BW&BK; has received the following press release:

There’s been much speculation of a forthcoming BLACK SABBATH reunion with the original line-up with OZZY OSBOURNE at the helm, but founding member Geezer Butler (bass) has adamantly denied such rumors.

“Black Sabbath’s HEAVEN AND HELL are currently in discussions with various record labels about recording a

brand new studio album in 2008” says Butler.

Heaven And Hell featuring Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice, represent one of Black Sabbath’s most successful periods.

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, Black Sabbath, RAINBOW) shares the spotlight on lead vocals, and joins original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus drummer Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath) as they embark on a major 11-date UK arena tour starting at Newcastle Metro Arena on Sunday, November 4th.

The band is named after their critically acclaimed 1980 studio album Heaven And Hell featuring the breakout hit 'Neon Nights'. Ronnie James Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1980 and the band went on to release four albums including 1980's Heaven & Hell, 1981's Mob Rules, the 1982 live album Live Evil and 1992's Dehumanizer.

Heaven and Hell’s UK tour continues at the Glasgow SECC (November 6th), Sheffield Arena (November 7th), Manchester MEN Arena (November 9th), London Wembley Arena (November 10th), Brighton Centre (November 11th), Birmingham NEC (November 13th), Cardiff Arena (November 14th), Nottingham Arena (November 15th), Plymouth Pavilions (November 17th), Bournemouth BIC (November 18th).

Heaven And Hell recently released a box set - Black Sabbath – The Dio Years, plus a DVD Heaven & Hell Live at Radio City Music Hall which reached #2 in the UK charts.

Click here for the UK tour press release.