Heaven and Hell - The Band Geeks with Emily Nacchio

This is our cover of Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath.
From Band Geek episode 118. Subscribe to the podcast at riotcast.com or check out the full video episode here: • Band Geek 118 Emily ...
Emily Nacchio - Vocals
Andy Graziano - Guitar
Richie Castellano - Bass
Vin Innocente - Keyboard
Andy Ascolese - Drums
Mixed and Edited by Richie Castellano

[@sdf71]

I wish I could give this a thumbs-up every time I watch it - wow, she can sing this song!!!!!

[@scripteaze]

no she cant. She sounds like a girl. She doesn't sound evil enough, this is like debbie gibson, tiffany, madona types

[@deyarnobbs5387]

Eyes on the keys. EYES. ON. THE. KEYS.

[@Hethern]

HaHa, my thoughts exactly!!

[@elinino5275]

Best "seat" in the house 🤣

[@trackerbuckmann1627]

She's an amazing singer, too. Just wow.

[@guybruno7914]

wow, didn't even notice there was a keyboard player :)

[@RonTimmonsM1]

I didn't see any keys? 🤣

[@glenncunningham6397]

Am I the only one who thinks this is one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time?

[@valuecalc]

Glenn, no. You're not alone in that thought. The guitar 🎸 riffs are beyond believability.

[@danrao3707]

NOPE!

[@SicFromTheKush]

End of the Rainbow by hammerfall, reminds me a lot of the riff

[@DurbanNiks101]

NO

[@chebrneck]

so does an upvote mean you are the only one or, ... I'm confused. lol

[@brianr9968]

Apparently I’m 6 years late commenting on this one but it just surfaced in my feed. This cover is AMAZING girl and boys! I think the dark side suits Emily extremely well, and while we must give credit to RJD and Tony for blessing us with this timeless work of art, Emily and band have created a cover to be proud of. The energy, passion and darkness resonates in the spirit of Sabbath, and the guitar work is top shelf. THANK YOU for sharing this with us. I shared this video with my metal for breakfast friends, and they all raise their glasses in your honor for this one…magnificent! 🤘🏻👊🫡

[@AndyGrazianoNYC]

cheers!

[@trowerz]

I revisit this often..HAIL RJD🤘

[@adriannorris1486]

Whoever drafted in Emily to sing this......is a genius!

[@nightstalker2217]

her sister is part of the band

[@Wood_butcher]

4:53 tho...

[@Yanto-Bardic]

AND She looks much better in Lyrca that Ronnie ! :O)

[@spencerbutterbaugh6104]

Everybody is a critic. Instead of trying to compare this band and singer with the original they should listening to them now not in the past. They sound very good and so does the singer. She has a good voice is and not trying to be someone else. Thanks for letting me hear them.

[@chebrneck]

There is so much talent in that room. That Geezer bass line is killer.

[@aceofspades5786]

better than you mate

[@chebrneck]

@@aceofspades5786 yep. Do you feel better now?

[@pacoonate2034]

So much talent!!!

[@pacoonate2034]

You guys are great

[@leagueofotters2774]

@@aceofspades5786 Better than you as well.

[@dt1056]

Nothing beats the feeling when everyone in a band "nails it" while performing a song. Chills and euphoria at the same time... This cover is providing those feelings to us the viewers but also the musicians I'm sure! Great, Great cover!

[@warptek]

Even a female singer has to reach deep to sing this song. Dio was a one of a kind vocalist.

[@GuitarMan14141]

Totally! Dio is way up at a Bb on the first note, wow. (Goes up to high C# on the second syllable of heaven in chorus!) In this vid they're up a half-step but I agree it feels like this is right in her wheel house where it is. edit: shout out to her manual "echo" at 3:19 lol

[@EmilyNacchio]

Thank you! This is a huge compliment. It was quite an undertaking and I'm grateful I had the opportunity to have a crack at it! (And the manual echo is one of my favorite little personal flairs I added 🤣🔥🤘🏻)

[@josiahsegovia9248]

@@EmilyNacchio damn you can sing this is my favorite song you did great

[@lorrimarr1308]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnOxY2Wgrrh8m6M Gillan is Gillan

[@SicFromTheKush]

It's excellent, 2 versions i like better, a random band called Division takes a weird attempt at it and nails it, and Benedictum, is hands down the closest version to Dio. I have to mention te awesome Manowar version as well but that takes 4th to me i put this in 3rd that ive ever seen

[@jamieforbes3661]

The tone of that SG is freaking gorgeous! Nice job guys!

[@TheRavensOmen]

I wasn't aware that Boris Johnson also plays drums! He's just full of surprises.

[@edmundreyes2847]

yeah right after he was released from the hospital...

[@yamiah03]

You mean it’s not Owen hart?! 🤔

[@ahmo2]

Well, he is a gifted fucker, aren`t he, mate?

[@IRATEPROSTATE]

I was going to say Julian Assange

[@darkalone32]

I really thought it was Ed Sheeran tbh

[@martytracey6205]

Three years, and still the BEST cover of this song on KZbin!

[@pulaski1]

I'll bet that 30 years from now this version won't have been bettered.

[@daveh7186]

Try Liliac

[@pulaski1]

@@daveh7186 Liliac are pretty good, and _great_ for a bunch of kids, but they still have a lot of growing to do, musically speaking.

[@EmilyNacchio]

@@pulaski1 that is an incredible compliment. Thank you. 💜🔥🤘🏻

[@slider2]

6 years and still not beaten!

[@watchshowandtell7138]

I never get tired of listening to this performance, top notch vocals and instrumentation!

[@NoThankYouReally]

So much good has already been pointed out I'll point out one last thing. MASSIVE props to either the keyboardist OR whomever edited this video for keeping the keyboardist's eyes off the uh.....scenery? Herculean effort.

[@buzzshytyear3358]

Just a Professional 👍

[@locologo940]

Emily’s voice is effing PHENOMENAL!!! Get it girl!! And of course she’s beautiful!

[@arkaninee]

What an insane cover. Everything is SPOT ON. I literally listen to this now over the original. The vocals are amazing, the guitar, everything. Well done

[@trickysparrow]

Whaaat ??? Her voice is no where Ronnies..

[@DonVaillancourt]

@@trickysparrow Yes it is. She sings exactly the same way he does.

[@Algastar]

Same man, I've listened to this cover like dozens of times. I just love their tone and over all energy lol

[@thomaslawrence6038]

Your tone def bro.

[@rgat5150]

I agree. The tone, tempo and all around sound is amazing.

[@cplmackk1]

Damm I love her voice. Perfect for this song!

[@luigimarino4353]

She's perfect at all

[@phillipeaton4225]

@Great White kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5yviHZjmNF2oM0 Try this

[@CB-xr1eg]

@Great White Ok bye, we won't miss you...

[@hoosiermaker2358]

@Great White 100 bucks says the great white chump has ZERO music/singing ability. All he is good at is whining like a little kid. I bet your parents are real proud. Now go away and try to erase that big L on your forehead.

[@powley1089]

Love her voice and jeeeez she’s hot

[@kentamplin]

Awesome!

[@armandocarlos3805]

Holy crap!!! Thee Ken Tamplin!!! Dude I loved your work in Magdallan, you and Lanny Cordola, if I remember correctly? It’s been so long!! I love you guys man, sorry to geek out for a minute. Peace bro!

[@confusedtuba4443]

Love u Ken!

[@EmilyNacchio]

Thank you Ken! It means the world that you would tune in! 💜🤘🖤🔥

[@jackocasablanca1229]

@@EmilyNacchio Hello, Emily! ❤

[@Chrisknight14]

Love your vocals in this tribute Emily...

[@rallilalli]

Man oh man.. What the heaven and hell is going on! I could not possibly be more impressed with this performance. This got to be best cover ever!

[@musicnut1433]

Excellent cover!!! Ronnie would be proud!! Beautiful solo! Loved Emily’s vocals!! The way she accentuated the lyrics just like good old Ronnie! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@williamdegrey]

Best cover I've ever heard of Heaven and Hell. Most singers try to sound like Ronnie or have way to weak voice, but this was very good.

[@EmilyNacchio]

This was a wonderful compliment. Thank you Mikael! 🤘

[@scottylee468]

I like motion device they do some covers and I like that when I mean it's not like a powerful super powerful like hypnotic whatever but I like old girls voice and it seems like it was better when she was like 12 then when she grew up her voice but if you haven't heard that and copy and try motion device

[@pulaski1]

I feel that "very good" understates how good the vocals are - rock bands used to spend $millions in studio time and not get vocals, and the instruments too, that sound this good.

[@itsyeboijosh4488]

@@EmilyNacchio i could not get enough of your cover, I love the way you sing! You're a real artist, you sing with emotion! Your cover of Alanis Morrissette's You Oughta Know is super, i love it! You are awesome!

[@alexanderdjorovic1551]

Sara singt auch super von motion device band

[@scottkuhl2737]

I have watched this video often and sometimes prefer this version to the original. Everyone is spot on. Emily's voice is pure power. More classic Metal!

[@MagnumXL420]

This is the best cover of heaven and hell that I’ve ever heard.

[@Yiannis2112]

Well, you were probably watching half ass, cover bands on yt, from amateur teen musicians. In this order: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZCQo4GGgqmNp9E kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXWrm6mwjJt3jK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4SZcqCGn9itf7s

[@joseolmos9841]

@@Yiannis2112 Hey I liked the the one by Death Angel. It might be better that this one by the bank geek.

[@Yiannis2112]

@@joseolmos9841 The other two by Solitude and Manowar are a step above DA's cover. For me that is. Can't compare with Lowe and Adams.

[@Roi878]

If anyone didn't catch it, you dis honor the master.

[@MrBoyria]

@@Yiannis2112 yeah na she rocks

[@williamcreaganiii1793]

Loved this cover. One of my favorite songs and you did it beautifully. Talented musicians all Thank you

[@TheThemattyo1]

Absolutely captivating at the highest degree.....she nailed it " those guys are Elite musicians.

[@stealthrider4414]

Another masterful cover . You guys rock and Miss Emily is just Amazing !!! Thanks you guys.

[@luvrealdeal]

Still really digging this arrangement. I saw the “heaven and Hell” tour in the small city of Casper, Wy. I lived on the Wind River Rez then. This song blew us away as did the entire show. Great playing and vocals too.

[@russelladams9147]

The guitar tone is just perfect.

[@RichieCastellano]

Thanks!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@RichieCastellano I love how you kept Tony's feel.

[@SpikeF14]

By far one of the best covers of this classic !!!!!!!!!

[@DANFORTHPAPE1]

She sings this so well it's a perfect alternative vocal to the original IMAO.

[@acebrockton1828]

Love the singer's tone, no need for the Dio impersonations, you got this, own it. Great job and a really cool voice! The work you put in is very evident! Great job!

[@OliverTrist]

I’m hearing so much here… Her vocals….a little Doro Peche maybe? Lead guitar… just a touch of Floyd… Love the arrangement!

[@Wykydsynr1]

Emily does a great job. I especially like her vocals as she's wrapping up the song.

[@jtinnac1895]

Except she didn't know the lyrics - had too keep reading them off the ipad.

[@matteoamantedelcane6670]

@@jtinnac1895 So what?

[@leoashmore1971]

Best remake of a song ever! Been watching this for a year and it never gets old!

[@da324]

Beth Hart singing I Don't Need No Doctor is the best remake for my money. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6mZioqMlrqSd7c

[@metalheadmalta]

This is, far and away, by a massive margin, the BEST EVER version of Heaven and Hell I have ever heard. That bass is insane, the drumming spot on, simply superb guitar work, keyboards to match, and a superlative voice... I hear this at least twice daily, and I never get tired of it...

[@johnlheneghan1630]

You are tone death, this is not the best

[@silviolandi7680]

really best cover never made in history, great sound, great mood, great voice, great Richie and great Band Geeks!!!!

[@donsmore]

Black Sabbath is my favorite band of all time. You guys absolutely rocked it! Great cover, keep on rocking.

[@steverobinson5363]

Ronnie is smiling at this one...Brilliant vocals by Emily and excellent job by the guys...very cool..

[@el-cata]

I get goosebumps every time I hear it. The band is awesome and Emily is superlative. Got addicted to her voice!

[@ThomasLoyd]

This is one of my absolute favorite songs from Black Sabbath! Props to y'all on it too! The Dark Minister Dio himself looks on in approval and appreciation from the Carousel called Life!

[@melaninfactor7857]

Have heard many covers over the years and without doubt this performance is right up there at the top.

[@JRFoltz]

Love the guitar players reaction to Emily's first breakout into Dio at 0:51

[@AndyGrazianoNYC]

thats the attitude it needs!

[@rossbrunson5122]

If a look could convey "F'ing Hell that's amazing!" it did!

[@EmilyNacchio]

I can't help but do impersonations... as well as be a goofball! I'm glad you guys enjoyed it! 💜🔥🤘🏼

[@mundicojr]

Richie, I live in Brazil and I'm a big fan of your work. What an amazing interpretation of the Black Sabbath's greatest song. The musicians are all fantastic and Emily is a beautiful girl with an incredible voice. Best wishes and long live Band Geeks.

[@tadeugiaretta3783]

mundicojr ...no no no ... RJDio The best.

[@sarge6870]

Black Sabbaths "GREATEST" song? You need to do some more research!

[@atimezaroonrojkirati6435]

Go Distribute around world for Black sabbath

[@johnmallios551]

Black Sabbath's greatest song post Ozzy; not all time.

[@Alinee37]

Traduz para o português também 🤣🤣

[@irinik786]

This is truly AMAZING. They nailed it!!!!!!!

[@burtvickers]

This was on point. Great Vocals ! incredible sound mixing on all the instruments ... Band Geeks never cease to amaze me.

[@txtamaman]

She's killer on this song.. brutal all the way around

[@CB-xr1eg]

@QuestionMan Well someone was right!

[@EmilyNacchio]

@QuestionMan thanks for saying that! 🤘🔥🧝‍♀️🌳

[@TranyaAddict]

The acoustic outro is the cherry on top, A+!

[@kodiak381]

Definitely the best cover. Would love to hear her sing Neon lights.

[@stvkmsk73]

flippin excellent, Emily is an awesome singer.

[@satch4u3]

Love how the lead guitar player hands off the guitar at the end of the solo to the bass player, while it's still ringing out. Very cool! and damn that girl can sing!

[@CB-xr1eg]

girl*

[@ChrizRockster]

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best!

[@timkohn7770]

That "bass player" is Richie Castellano.Maybe you've heard of Blue Oyster Cult? Get wise son

[@rickleblanc8900]

@@timkohn7770 Maybe there are still a few people on this planet who don't know this guy's name or Blue Oyster Cult. It happens. Get wise, bud

[@crashjunipero]

tone and everything is bomb! Emily is amazing!

[@Rocadamis]

Whoa! That guitar work was absolutely brilliant. Emily's voice is such a perfect rocker tone. Wow! So impressed with the whole band.

[@RockU2Death5150]

Emily is frickin' awesome! Wow! The tone, the power, and all that control -- the trifecta of an unbelievable vocalist. Keep on rockin'! 💜🎶

[@moonlitegram]

Good choice for the vocals. She's got a really good voice for this.

[@jtinnac1895]

maybe she'll learn the lyrics for next time

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

Nope, she's got that annoying habit of nasal yarling that people seem to think lends aggression, doesn't mean she's good.

[@moonlitegram]

@@kevinmcguinness1113 she's good. move on.

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

@@moonlitegram girl does Eddie Vedder doing Dio, meh.

[@moonlitegram]

@@kevinmcguinness1113 ::yawn::

[@davgilmore6858]

I saw thaïs vidéo hundred times And i love it more ,each Time.thank You Geek Band and Emily.😃😃😃

[@noorazman2290]

Just one word = FANTASTIC

[@jimcarris3258]

I just have to watch this every once in a while, AMAZING version by all but Emily WOW WOW WOW

[@vincesh9336]

Every time I watch this performance I sing along louder and louder. Such a GREAT cover. RJD would be proud.

[@bobajobrobb999]

You guys produce some of the best covers I've heard. For a guy in a covers band it's really inspirational. A massive bonus that you film them too. Awesome!!

[@hoosiermaker2358]

Rob Brear he is also a guitar player for Blue Oyster Cult.

[@GarySoutham-nc8tp]

WOW....Very well done guys and Emily...love your vocals. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE TO WATCH YOUR ALL YOUR VIDEOS...THEY ROCK !

[@JawTooth]

I approve this video! Excellent

[@blackiefitzpatrick6611]

lol!

[@georgeadriangeorge]

Thanks, jaw!

[@zzzhaggy]

Came across this cover again... And again, it blew my mind... It's just perfect! The music is just great, and that lovely voice with a touch of rage is just beautiful. I fell in love with this song once again, my all time favorite!

[@rhythmetist]

Keep coming back to listen to this. Dio was a uniquely expressive vocalist, and Emily really does him justice.

[@ciccaroni]

Emily's voice is like Heaven, and you guys can rock like Hell😀 what a combination of talents. Amazing song amazing cover. Love your music ❤

[@clibano68]

What a great cover! Fantastic vocals Emily! Awesome!

[@timsahkelebek5901]

Best thing about this is they are clearly, visibly enjoying the music themselves, just look at them.

[@bokangleach]

OK -- WOW. This is the first cover of any Black Sabbath song I am truly impressed with (bit of an Iommi snob, here). Whodathunkit... Excellent job guys/gal.

[@anthonyjeannette8308]

Everything about it is just so spot on.,This is money. Great voice complimented by awesome guitar play. You'll be hard pressed to hear any better

[@Jellybeantiger]

the only thing I would change is the drums

[@MauBast777]

Amazing Performance - Great Cover - Great Band & Singer ! Loved it !

[@gregdonald9506]

Ronnie would be really proud. Best cover ever. Total pro’s.

[@ronditchen6664]

You cats nail that.That is the best cover of heaven and hell I've ever Heard great job.🤘🤘🤘

[@jpsheldon]

WOWSA!! Excellent rendition by you guys and Emily, wow she can belt it out!!!!!!

[@moodylicious]

love how we lapse into an Old English-like madrigal to close out the song. Killer job, guys!

[@fabribrusto7888]

So many vowels at the end of your surnames. Proud of you all. L'Italia vi guarda e vi ammira, bravi ragazzi, continuate cosi', siete fantastici

[@0num4]

🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@tunez6969]

WOW!!! Love the transition into the acoustic outtro ......... The sustaining guitar handoff WELL PLAYED!! Then the acoustic guitar, Just beautiful and brilliantly done.. Respect \m/

[@mike130557]

A brilliant rendition of a classic! Well done everybody! Emily, your singing was superb, and a nice appearance of the Graziano twins at the end!

[@AndyGrazianoNYC]

thanks - i hope more people stick around for that lol

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Great job with this song - been a Sabbath fan since the early 70's, especially the Dio years - you even remembered the nylon string ending, which most cover bands drop completely. Nice.

[@Roboprogs]

I was watching it, and as they came up to the ending I thought "this was pretty good -- BUT, are they going to do the ending?" Yup. Nailed it. In total.

[@katalizator163]

Beautiful cover and amazing crew....phenomenal!

[@SLAMSTERDAMN]

That was absolutely smoking, great performance, utterly nailed. Emily wails.

[@valuecalc]

Incredible! Great band! And this lady sings briliantly! Heavy metal isn't just for the boys.

[@kbnikto6056]

OMG! Every time I watch this ( many ) it just gets better! Emily has such an awesome R&R voice and the group is soooo freaking tight. Love you guys. My go to feel good videos. Thanks!

[@funkyjones]

Emily sure kicks ass on this. Oh yeah, and the rest of you guys nailed it too.

[@garmisra7841]

Great performance guys ! Sweet vocals from Emily and Andy G really has the Iommi phrasing down.

[@AndyGrazianoNYC]

thanks gar

[@davidfarrell5574]

Passionate vocal performance bravo ❤,fantastic version of this classic.

[@Richman-iw4tv]

This isn't bad. Not many people can sing as good as Dio. He was truly one of the most underrated front men of all time. Nice cover.

[@bobk2314]

Dio is one of the best of all time...

[@G1llmanBlacklg00n]

Underrated by who? He was one of the greatest voices in heavy rock!

[@johnwick-og7dr]

Execuse me as the cover of BS song this is stunning

[@steverivet6958]

Brutal cover. Great guitar work, vox, and it's cool how Richie moves from finger picking to a pick at the tempo change.

[@alanporter9556]

I love the chemistry and vibe these guys have together. It's like they are actually having fun jamming, and someone happen to catch it on video.

[@Smokeflink]

That’s a cover! Best cover I’ve heard. Amazing job all the way through

[@TwoTrakMind]

Very nice! Love her voice. I love the transition to the acoustic at the end, too!

[@jean-louisbolteau7877]

Each song of the Band Geeks is a pleasure for my ears. You're so great !!! Thank you so much !

[@pocketboul]

awsome i listen it 3-4 time a day loll she sing so good ...the drummer is awsome and both guitarist ...stunning band !!!

[@TS-tq7yb]

I really miss Mr. Ronnie James Dio....gone too soon.

[@DENIEL381]

I'M NOT A METAL GUY BUT I LIKED RONNIE. RIP

[@kennysailer2961]

Amen Rock and Roll shall live on RIP Ronnie!!!

[@bigmaxy07]

What a masterpiece of rock. How good is it when it takes off at the end! Wow stunning.

[@High9231]

My wife entered the room and asked if that is Doro. I guess that is a compliment :)

[@awffp1890]

Your wife knows who Doro is. Never leave her.

[@High9231]

@@awffp1890 never planned to :)

[@zokzok5038]

Marko Stamenovic dobar si 👍

[@brucekwak2420]

Yes I heard I went out the back door while she asked that question

[@DRAGONZxFIRE]

BEST DIO COVER .... EVER .... huge fan Emily , great job

[@Yanto-Bardic]

Excellent! You Guys (& Gals) are Sooo GOOD!. Rock ON!!!

[@wavetech_]

Excellent. Great job! Imo the best cover of this song on KZbin. Dio changed my life, and I can safely say this cover has been extraordinarily well done! Kudos

[@jeffkasper8540]

Ha, I just love it. Great job. Everytime I listen to this, So do my neighbors!

[@chrishowells1773]

What can I say! A stunning cover of one of Black Sabbath's finest moments. All of you guys nailed it, but special credit to the guitar work and Emily's powerful and passionate vocals.

[@thehudda]

All I'm saying is that the Keyboardist has the best view!

[@Keyswiz71]

Being shoved at the back does sometimes have its compensations!