1. A Heavy Metal group… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups with this name.
1. A Heavy Metal group composed of current and former members of Black Sabbath.
2. An electronic group from Contraseña Records who have released the Alive & Kicking (Single).
Heaven and Hell were a music collaboration featuring current Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler along with former members Ronnie James Dio (RIP) and Vinny Appice. Founding member Iommi decided to name the group Heaven and Hell as the original lineup of Black Sabbath (featuring Butler, Iommi, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne) is still active but on hiatus. [Please note: Tony Iommi owns all rights to the name "Black Sabbath" and as such can do with it as he sees fit. Heaven & Hell came into existence due to the band not wanting to play songs such as Iron Man and Paranoid, which would be expected of them if they toured as Black Sabbath. It has nothing to do with Ozzy Osbourne saying they couldn't use the Sabbath name.] Ward was originally part of the Heaven and Hell line-up, but it was announced on the fan-run Black Sabbath website that he was standing aside for Appice.
The possibility of a reunion of the lineup which created the Black Sabbath album Heaven and Hell in 1980 was first announced on the Spanish site Rafabasa on September 28, 2006; however with Appice in place of Ward the line-up is now that which recorded the 1981 album Mob Rules. Dio had previously announced that he and Iommi had written a new track for a proposed Black Sabbath box set consisting of music from the two periods in which he was present in the band. This set, Black Sabbath: The Dio Years, is a single-CD release featuring three new tracks, 'Shadow Of The Wind', 'The Devil Cried' and 'Ear In The Wall'.
The reunion was officially confirmed by an announcement on Tony Iommi's official website.
None of the new tracks feature keyboards but Scott Warren of Dio is the project's touring keyboardist.
The group did a world tour in 2007, and released a live CD/DVD recorded in New York called Live From Radio City Music Hall
Heaven & Hell's first full-length studio album is called The Devil You Know and was released by Rhino on April 28, 2009. The band embark on another world tour beginning in May 2009.
The band had several festival dates lined up for 2010 despite singer Ronnie James Dio's diagnosis with stomach cancer in December 2009. All of these dates were cancelled in April 2010 due to Dio's ill health, although it was not apparent whether he was suffering from a setback or just hadn't recovered as quickly as everyone had hoped. However, on 16th May 2010 an official announcement from his wife and manager, Wendy Dio, shocked music fans the world over announcing her husband's death from stomach cancer. He was 67 years old.
Heaven and Hell
Heaven & Hell Lyrics
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Do me a wrong, you're a bringer of evil
The devil is never a maker
The less that you give, you're a taker
So it's on and on and on, it's heaven and hell
Oh well
The lover of life's not a sinner
The closer you get to the meaning
The sooner you'll know that you're dreaming
So it's on and on and on, oh it's on and on and on
It goes on and on and on, Heaven and Hell
I can tell
Fool, fool
Oh uh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well if it seems to be real, it's illusion
For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life
Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer
And it's on and on, on and on and on and on and on and on and on
They say that life's a carousel
Spinning fast, you've got to ride it well
The world is full of kings and queens
Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams
It's heaven and hell, oh well
And they'll tell you black is really white
The moon is just the sun at night
And when you walk in golden halls
You get to keep the gold that falls
It's heaven and hell, oh no
Fool, fool
You've got to bleed for the dancer
Fool, fool
Look for the answer
Fool, fool, fool
The song “Heaven and Hell” by the heavy metal band Heaven & Hell is a classic anthem about the duality of life. The first verse describes how a person can either be a singer or a bringer of evil. It warns that if someone takes more than they give, they are a taker. The chorus repeats the phrase “it’s heaven and hell,” which becomes a refrain throughout the song.
In the second verse, the song pivots to describe how love can be seen as the answer to life’s problems, but no one bleeds for the dancer. This implies that love is a concept that’s easy to talk about, but harder to live out, as it can involve sacrifice and pain. The bridge warns that the world is full of kings and queens who can blind a person’s eyes and steal their dreams. The song concludes with the idea that in life, there are moments of truth and moments of confusion, but ultimately, it’s up to each person to look for the answer when they face their own heaven and hell.
Overall, the lyrics to “Heaven and Hell” celebrate the highs and lows of life, acknowledging that both can exist at the same time. The song encourages the listener to keep looking for meaning even when things are difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing me a song, you're a singer
As a singer, your job is to create music for people to enjoy and sing along to.
Do me a wrong, you're a bringer of evil
Those who intentionally harm others bring negativity and evil to the world.
The devil is never a maker
The devil is known for destruction and corruption, never for creating anything good or valuable.
The less that you give, you're a taker
Those who give little and take a lot from others are selfish and greedy.
So it's on and on and on, it's heaven and hell
Life is a cycle of good and bad, and both are necessary for balance.
Oh well
Accepting that life is unpredictable and often contains both successes and failures.
The lover of life's not a sinner
Enjoying life and all it has to offer is not a punishable offense.
The ending is just a beginner
The end of something often marks a new beginning or opportunity.
The closer you get to the meaning
As you gain greater understanding of something,
The sooner you'll know that you're dreaming
You may begin to realize that what you thought was reality is actually a mere illusion or dream.
So it's on and on and on, oh it's on and on and on
The cycle of life continues indefinitely.
It goes on and on and on, Heaven and Hell
The cycle includes both good and bad experiences, also known as Heaven and Hell.
I can tell
The singer is confident in their knowledge about the ongoing struggles of life.
Fool, fool
Calling someone a 'fool' implies that they are naive or unaware of the harsh realities of life.
Oh uh
An expression of uncertainty or being unsure.
Well if it seems to be real, it's illusion
What appears to be reality may actually be misleading and untrue.
For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life
Even when we think we understand the truth, there can still be misunderstandings and misunderstandings.
Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer
Love can be a solution to many problems, but often those who give it the most suffer the most in the end.
And it's on and on, on and on and on and on and on and on and on
The cyclical nature of life persists, continuing indefinitely.
They say that life's a carousel
Life is often compared to a carousel or merry-go-round, with its ups and downs and constant motion.
Spinning fast, you've got to ride it well
Making the most of the opportunities that come your way, even when things seem chaotic and difficult.
The world is full of kings and queens
The world is populated by people in power, who have the ability to influence and control others.
Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams
Those in power can limit your ability to see clearly and prevent you from achieving your goals.
It's heaven and hell, oh well
Life is full of positive and negative experiences, and we have to accept both to find balance.
And they'll tell you black is really white
People in power have the ability to deceive and manipulate the truth, making it difficult to distinguish between right and wrong.
The moon is just the sun at night
Things are not always as they seem; what appears to be one thing can turn out to be something else entirely.
And when you walk in golden halls
Entering a place of great wealth, power, or opportunity.
You get to keep the gold that falls
Those who seize opportunities can reap great rewards and success.
Fool, fool
Again, calling someone a fool implies a lack of understanding or awareness of the harsh realities of life.
You've got to bleed for the dancer
Gaining success requires hard work, struggle, and sacrifice.
Look for the answer
In the midst of all the difficulties and confusion in life, continue searching for the truth and the way forward.
Fool, fool, fool
Reiteration of the idea that those who are unaware of the harshness of life are naive or foolish.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Butler, Ronnie Dio, Tony Iommi, William Ward
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