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Released in 1981, 'Mob Rules' is the tenth studio album by Black Sabbath and the second featuring vocalist Ronnie James Dio. The album is noted for its heavy sound and darker themes, continuing the band's legacy of pioneering heavy metal. Tracks like 'Mob Rules' and 'The Sign of the Southern Cross' showcase Dio's powerful vocals and the band's signature riff-driven style. The album solidified Black Sabbath's place in the metal genre and is often regarded as one of their classic works.