"The world is full of kings and queens, who blind your eyes and steal your dreams, it's HEAVEN AND HELL!" (1980); this week Steve brings in an album from his favorite band BLACK SABBATH! The first album from the RONNIE JAMES DIO era!

"The world is full of kings and queens, who blind your eyes and steal your dreams, it's HEAVEN AND HELL!" (1980); this week Steve brings in an album from his favorite band BLACK SABBATH! The first album from the RONNIE JAMES DIO era!

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April 2, 2026 · 1h 25m · Season 3 · Episode 13

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This episode discusses the album 'Heaven and Hell' by Black Sabbath, marking the beginning of the Ronnie James Dio era.

Send us Fan Mail Heaven and Hell is the ninth studio album by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released on 18 April 1980. It is the first Black Sabbath album to feature vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who replaced original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in 1979. Produced by Martin Birch, the album was a commercial success, particularly in the United States, where it reached number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum for one million sales.[3] In the UK, it sold well eno...

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