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.
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Heaven & Hell Lyrics
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Under pressure
Lost it cages
A prisoner
The first to escape
I am wicked
I am legion
A lie
The number is one
I, I, I
Everything that I see is for me
Yes, I am giant
I'm a monster
Breaking windows
In houses
Buildings of glass
Rebel rebel
Holy outlaw
Ride together
Don't try it
The power's in one
I, I, I
I am standing alone
But I can rock you
I, I, I
On the edge of the blade
But the knife can't cut the hero down
I am virgin
I'm a whore
Giving nothing
The taker
The maker of war
I'll smash your face in
But with a smile
All together
You'll never
Be stronger than me
I, I, I
Right here on my own
But I still rock you
I, I, I
Don't follow behind
Just leave me on the outside
I, I, I
I am standing alone
But I can shock you
I, I, I
On the edge of the blade
But no one makes the hero bleed
(No, no, no)
I am hunger
Feed my head
All together
You'll never
Never make the hero bleed
(No, no, no)
In Heaven & Hell's song "I," the lyrics describe a fierce and powerful character who is angry and feeling the pressure of their circumstances. They are a prisoner who has managed to escape and are now a force to be reckoned with. This character is described as wicked and legion, with strength in numbers, but ultimately lies and the number one is what defines them. The character is a giant and a monster, breaking windows and rebelling against the status quo. They are a holy outlaw who rides with others but is ultimately the one with the power.
The lyrics continue to describe this character as both a virgin and a whore, a paradox that represents their ability to both give and take, to make war and do harm with a smile. They are a force to be reckoned with and will never be weaker than those around them. The character is hungry for more, and their appetite drives them forward. They will never be defeated, and no one can make the hero bleed.
Overall, the lyrics portray a character who is fierce, powerful, and determined to overcome any obstacle in their path. They are unrelenting and will never be defeated. The repetition of "I, I, I" emphasizes the individualistic nature of this character, who stands alone but can still shock and rock their audience.
Line by Line Meaning
I am anger
I am consumed by anger
Under pressure
Feeling immense pressure
Lost it cages
My anger has caused me to lose control
A prisoner
I am trapped by my rage
The first to escape
I am the first to break free from my own rage
I am wicked
I am evil
I am legion
There is strength in my numbers
Strength in numbers
My power grows with each additional ally
A lie
My strength in numbers is a deception
The number is one
The true number of strong individuals is only one
I, I, I
I am the most important thing
Everything that I see is for me
I believe that everything exists for my benefit
Yes, I am giant
I feel larger than life
I'm a monster
I am monstrous in my actions
Breaking windows
Crashing through barriers
In houses
Dominating domestic situations
Buildings of glass
Conquering difficult challenges with ease
Rebel rebel
I am a rebellious spirit
Holy outlaw
I am an outlaw in pursuit of a noble cause
Ride together
We move forward as a united force
Don't try it
You will not succeed against us
The power's in one
It only takes one strong leader to win
I am standing alone
I am a solitary figure
But I can rock you
I have the power to affect others
On the edge of the blade
I am in a dangerous and precarious place
But the knife can't cut the hero down
I am a hero who cannot be defeated
I am virgin
I am untouched, pure
I'm a whore
I am a sellout, a traitor
Giving nothing
I am not generous or giving
The taker
I take what I want
The maker of war
I am a creator of conflict
I'll smash your face in
I am violent and aggressive
But with a smile
I am deceitful, masking my true intent
All together
Our strength lies in our unity
You'll never
You can never
Be stronger than me
Match or exceed my power
Don't follow behind
Don't try to imitate me
Just leave me on the outside
I am an outsider, and I do not belong with others
I can shock you
I can be surprising and unexpected
On the edge of the blade
Barely hanging on, in a precarious position
But no one makes the hero bleed
I am an invincible hero who cannot be defeated
I am hunger
I am consumed by desire
Feed my head
Satisfy my cravings
Never make the hero bleed
The hero cannot be harmed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GENE SIMMONS, ROBERT A. EZRIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Gary Dubois
This is their most underrated song of all. Love this tune.
Tro Rt
This may be the best Sabbath/Dio track ever! After a 1,000* listens, it never disappoints.
SAB FAN
CRAZY how much incredible music Iommi/Geezer/Dio have written…..🤦♂️
hi
Seriously one of the best metal bands ever. Every single band member was a total beast at what they did. From Dio's monster vocals to Tony's monster riffs and perfect tone, they were the best.
Francis steger
I agree man🤘miss RJD
Robert Frias
The creepiest riff in the history of EVERYTHING! This is a song that explains Heavy Metal Period. If you don't get this, you get nothing... Ronnie absolutely is I in every sense. There is no doubt that he is the center of the universe in his world and NO ONE may challenge him. This is METAL...
Ronald Goff
Toni and Geezer calmy standing onstage while thunder and lighting pour from their guitars!
Ronald Goff
Calmly
Francis steger
Insane🤘