The Heaven and Hell 2007 Tour was a global concert tour by Heaven & Hell in support of Black Sabbath's The Dio Years compilation CD.[1][2]
| World tour by Heaven & Hell | |
 Australian tour poster | |
| Associated album | The Dio Years |
|---|---|
| Start date | 11 March 2007 |
| End date | 18 November 2007 |
| Legs | 7 |
| No. of shows | 98 |
| Heaven & Hell concert chronology | |
History
editThe idea for a 2007 Heaven & Hell concert tour was brought about when Rhino records informed Tony Iommi's management that they would like to include previously unreleased material for the Dio Years compilation.[3] After it emerged that no suitable material was available, Iommi contacted Dio and suggested they record some new songs together.[3] After the successful recording sessions, the band decided to tour.[3]
Sample set list
editThe following is the set list from Heaven & Hell's concert at Air Canada Centre in Toronto on 22 March 2007.[4]
- "E5150"
- "After All (The Dead)"
- "The Mob Rules"
- "Children of the Sea"
- "Lady Evil"
- "The Sign of the Southern Cross"
- "Voodoo"
- "The Devil Cried"
- "Computer God"
- "Falling Off the Edge of the World"
- "Shadow of the Wind"
- "Die Young"
- "Heaven and Hell"
- "Neon Knights"
- "Ear in the Wall" was played in some gigs.
Opening acts
editHeaven & Hell had various support acts. In the US Queensrÿche and Alice Cooper[5] after Rob Zombie - who had been confirmed as a US opener - was replaced by Cooper.,[6] though Alice Cooper was not actually an opening act, his Psycho-Drama tour dates were juxtaposed with theirs. Lamb of God and Iced Earth were the supports at UK concerts.[7] Canadian dates were supported by Megadeth and Down. During the Australian tour, the band Down led by ex Pantera lead singer Phil Anselmo were the supporting act. In May, Albany NY, Megadeth opened.
Tour DVD
editLive from Radio City Music Hall was recorded on 30 March 2007. The show was the first American show the line-up performed in 15 years.[8]
Tour dates
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Heaven & Hell at the Birmingham NEC -
Geezer Butler performing at the Birmingham NEC -
Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice performing at Spodek in Poland -
Dio at the NEC -
Tony Iommi performing at Spodek in Poland -
Dio performing in Binghamton, New York
References
edit- ^ Feniak, Jenny (11 March 2007). "Black Sabbath's day returns". Sun Media. Retrieved 17 March 2008. [dead link]
- ^ Getlen, Larry (25 March 2007). "NEVER SAY DIE! SABBATH ICON SAYS 'HELL' BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD ROCK THIS HARD". New York Post. Archived from the original on 29 March 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
- ^ a b c Wiederhorn, Jon (15 December 2006). "Half of Black Sabbath Reunite With Dio; Tour Begins in March". MTV. Archived from the original on 2 January 2007. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
- ^ Miers, Jeff (23 March 2007). "Black Sabbath Mark II in concert". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 17 March 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Queensryche's Geoff Tate to sing national anthem at Seahawks game". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 12 September 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
- ^ McLennan, Scott (6 September 2007). "Iconic fest teams Heaven and Hell, Alice Cooper and Queensryche". Worcester Telegram & Gazette News. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
- ^ Gregory, Jonathan. "Heaven and Hell to Tour U.K. With Lamb of God, Iced Earth". Bloodstock Metal news. Archived from the original on 29 August 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan. "Heaven And Hell Sets Date For Live CD/DVD". Billboard. Retrieved 17 March 2008.