BLACK SABBATH: 'The Dio Years' Digital Distribution Details Revealed

March 22, 2007

Black-Sabbath.com has released the following information about the digital distribution and other related events in connection with the launch of the "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" collection:

* March 26 - Premiere of "Ear in the Wall" [Link]

Starting Monday, March 26, go to www.mp3.com to hear a premiere exclusive of the brand-new track "Ear In The Wall" from the upcoming CD, "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years". MP3.com will also be featuring an interview with Ronnie James Dio, and BLACK SABBATH will be highlighted in their newsletter, so sign up by going to the site now!

* March 27 - Premiere of "Shadow of the Wind" [Link]

Yahoo! Music Unlimited exclusive early digital single of "Shadow of the Wind" from "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years". Get "Shadow of the Wind" as a Yahoo! Music Unlimited exclusive digital single starting on March 27 (a week before release date!).

* April 3 - Launch of "The Dio Years"

All digital retail outlets will offer the radio edit of "The Devil Cried" bundled as a bonus track with purchase of the entire "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" CD

* April 3 - Real/Rhapsody "Dio Years Bonus Track" Offer [Link]

Real/Rhapsody will be offering "Neon Knights Live" bundled as an additional bonus track with purchase of the entire "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" CD. This will be the only place "Neon Knights Live" will be available outside of the very limited Rhino Handmade release of "Black Sabbath - Live At Hammersmith Odeon".

* April 3 - Wal-Mart Exclusive Disc [Link]

Wal-Mart stores nationwide will be offering a limited edition 2-pack of "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" CD along with a DVD of the VH1 Classic "Hangin' With Heaven and Hell" interview at a special low price.

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