Dio gives the go-ahead to rock in March 2007 at Winnipeg's MTS Centre (Photo by Kent Hart)

Out of Shadows, Shining Ever-Bright

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[26 April 2007]

by Adrien Begrand

After catching the reunited '80s-era, Ronnie James Dio-helmed Black Sabbath on tour in Canada, Begrand looks back on an oft-neglected period in the metal titans' career.

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GREAT article man.
You’re a good writer.
Cheers!

Comment by V from Boston — April 26, 2007 @ 2:54 pm

Strong voice, that Dio, but his antics are embarrassing.

Comment by Sam S from Willowdale — April 30, 2007 @ 1:17 pm

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