The collection is issued as both a 7-LP vinyl box and a 4-CD/Blu-ray boxed set on March 27, and it includes an illustrated book, liner notes by Hugh Gilmour, a replica tour book, and a poster.

A new Rhino box set, Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009, presents Ronnie James Dio’s final run with Black Sabbath members under the Heaven & Hell banner, spanning 2007–2009 and highlighting the Dio era’s closing chapter.

In a 2005 BBC Radio 2 interview, Dio discussed plans to collaborate again with Iommi and the concept that evolved into Black Sabbath – The Dio Years, which led to Heaven & Hell.

Following Dio’s 2010 death, the band paused activity after the 2009 studio album, with the Dio Years project marking a reconciliation with Black Sabbath.

The box set features Dio-era material from Heaven & Hell alongside Dio’s Black Sabbath highlights, including The Devil You Know, Live From The Radio City Music Hall, Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell, plus three tracks from Black Sabbath: The Dio Years.

Tony Iommi reflects on his time with Dio as precious, praising Dio’s generosity and performance.

Ronnie James Dio’s career and his 2010 passing are noted, along with his influence on heavy metal, his autobiography Rainbow In The Dark (2021), and his stints with Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell.

A 2026 Rock for Ronnie tribute concert is set for May 31 in Los Angeles to benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, with Lita Ford headlining.

The Rock for Ronnie event supports the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.

The May 31, 2026 Rock for Ronnie concert honors Dio in Los Angeles, featuring Lita Ford and benefiting the Dio cancer fund.

The article closes with credits and references to interviews and statements from Tony Iommi about Dio’s legacy and their collaboration.

The Heaven & Hell name originated from Black Sabbath’s 1980 album Heaven and Hell, chosen to distinguish the Dio-era lineup from Ozzy-era Black Sabbath.