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A previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio/Black Sabbath song from 1979 called "Slapback" has been shared online by the estate of late Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls. "Slapback" is the second track that Nicholls' step-son Gary Rees has shared from a rehearsal recording that was made during the pre-production for the "Heaven and Hell" album.Rees had this to say on YouTube: "This latest upload from the Geoff Nicholls estate I believe is called 'Slapb...

The song was on a cassette alongside music that made Black Sabbath's 1980 album 'Heaven and Hell.'

The song was on a cassette alongside music that made Black Sabbath's 1980 album 'Heaven and Hell.'

The song was on a cassette alongside music that made Black Sabbath's 1980 album 'Heaven and Hell.'

The song was on a cassette alongside music that made Black Sabbath's 1980 album 'Heaven and Hell.'

The song was on a cassette alongside music that made Black Sabbath's 1980 album 'Heaven and Hell.'

A demo thought to be titled Slapback featuring Ronnie James Dio and Black Sabbath was released by Geoff Nicholls' stepson in March 2021.

Has another rare Black Sabbath recording from the metal legends A clip containing a purportedly unheard Black Sabbath tune with the presumed title "Slapback" emerged last week from Gary Rees, Nicholls stepson and the executor of his estate, as Blabbermouth reported. The previously unreleased song from a 1979 rehearsal tape is said to feature Dio alongside classic Black Sabbath rockers Tony Iommi on guitar and Bill Ward on drums. Its not known for certain who played bass on the recording, howe...

Iommi, Ward. When "Heaven And Hell" was released in April 1980, the album was met with effusive reviews for the bands return to form on metal masterpieces like "Neon Knights" and the title track. The album reached No. 9 in the U.K. and No. 28 in the U.S., where it was also certified platinum. Released on March 5, "Heaven And Hell: Deluxe Edition" added several bonus tracks that have never been made available in North America, including versions of "Children Of The Sea" and "Die Young" rec...

Lansing, MI, USA / Q106 Rock On! | WJXQ | Jackson, Battle Creek & Lansing Feb 2, 2021 7:30 AM A demo recording of the 1980 Black Sabbath classic, “Heaven And Hell”, has surfaced online. The unreleased footage was captured during pre-production sessions for the project, which marked the legendary band’s first with Ronnie James Dio after Ozzy Osbourne was fired by the group. The 1979 recording features keyboardist Geoff Nicholls on bass in place of founding member Geezer Butler, who was abs...