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JON OLIVA: 'To Me SAVATAGE Was Never SAVATAGE After CRISS Died'
Metal-Temple.com / Rock Hard writer Orpheus Spiliotopoulos recently conducted an in-depth interview with SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: I'd like to ask you why you left SPV Records and how [much] better do you feel it is with AFM Records now? Jon Oliva: "The SPV...November 9, 2006
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: Touring Plans Revealed
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will begin the first leg of its European tour on March 31 at the prestigious ProgPower UK Festival. The band will then return to Europe for the summer festival season and will play many all-acoustic dates between festival appearanc...November 6, 2006
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CHRIS CAFFERY Remembers Late SAVATAGE Guitarist CRISS OLIVA
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has posted this message on his official web site: "Today [Oct. 17] is the day we lost one of the greatest musicians ever. He was also a dear friend, a brother. "Criss Oliva [SAVATAGE guitarist] was taken from us 13 years ago. Some of you a...October 17, 2006
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: 'Maniacal Renderings' U.S. Release Date Announced
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will release its sophomore album, "Maniacal Renderings", in the U.S. on November 7 via Locomotive Records. "Maniacal Renderings" entered the German national chart at position No. 86 upon its release in September. The follow-up to 2...October 17, 2006
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JON OLIVA Changes Mind About Auctioning Acoustic Guitar
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva has abandoned plans to auction off his red acoustic guitar which was used to write and record the JON OLIVA'S PAIN "'Tage Mahal" and "Maniacal Renderings" albums as well as the upcoming 2007 TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA release. This guitar has also traveled with JON OLIVA'...October 14, 2006
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JON OLIVA Auctioning Acoustic Guitar
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva is auctioning off his red acoustic guitar which was used to write and record the JON OLIVA'S PAIN "'Tage Mahal" and "Maniacal Renderings" albums as well as the upcoming 2007 TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA release. This guitar has also traveled with JON OLIVA's PAIN on tour an...October 13, 2006
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CHRIS CAFFERY: New Instrumetnal Track Posted Online
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has uploaded a new instrumental track, entitled "In the Midst", to his MySpace page. Caffery recently completed work on his new solo album, "Pins and Needles", tentatively due in early 2007 via an as-yet-undetermined label. The follow-up to 2...October 12, 2006
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CHRIS CAFFERY Reveals Plans For SAVATAGE DVD
Chris Caffery, guitarist for SAVATAGE/TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and solo artist, recently spoke to Metal Asylum just before rehearsals started for the TSO tour about his latest CD, "Pins and Needles", and the future of SAVATAGE, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Asy...October 9, 2006
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Out In the Cold
Jack Frost's talents are undisputed. His tenure in SEVEN WITCHES and his all-too-brief time in SAVATAGE were proof enough of the man's guitar prowess, and his last solo record, the raucous 2004 outing "Raise Your Fist To Metal", was a fun smorgasbord of different styles and vocalists held together b...October 9, 2006
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SAVATAGE: 2002 Festival Clip Featuring ANNIHILATOR Guitarist Available
A rare live video clip of SAVATAGE performing at a 2002 festival with a lineup that included ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters and vocalist Damond Jiniya has been posted online at YouTube.com. Waters was filling in for guitarist Al Pitrelli (ex-MEGADETH),who was unable to make the dates due to comm...October 5, 2006
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ELVENKING: New Album Details Revealed
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING has posted the following message on its official web site: "After the successful release of 'The Winter Wake' album and after having toured Europe supporting JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the mastermind of the legendary SAVATAGE, ELVENKING are ready to enter the studios t...October 2, 2006
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HEAVEN'S CRY, CIRCUS MAXIMUS Confirmed For PROGPOWER EUROPE 2007 Festival
Canada's HEAVEN'S CRY and Norway's CIRCUS MAXIMUS have been confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2007 festival, set to take place October 7, 2007 in Baarlo, Holland. Headlining the event will be JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva. Bands interested in playing next year's fe...October 2, 2006
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SAVATAGE: 'Super-Rare' Live Video From 1992 Posted Online
A "super-rare" video of SAVATAGE performing the song "Tonight He Grins Again" on the Tampa Music Awards in 1992 has been posted online at YouTube.com. The clip, which is believed to be some of the best existing live footage of the band's "Streets" lineup (Jon Oliva, Criss Oliva, Steve "Dr. Killdrums...September 26, 2006
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: First U.S. Date In Support Of New Album Announced
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has announced the first U.S. date in support of its sophomore album, "Maniacal Renderings". The band will play the Bourbon Street Nightclub in New Port Richey, Florida on Saturday, November 25. Support at the show will come from MO...September 26, 2006
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: 'Maniacal Renderings' Enters German Chart At No. 86
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has entered the German national chart at position No. 86 with its sophomore album, entitled "Maniacal Renderings". In other news, JON OLIVA'S PAIN has been confirmed as the headliner of next year's ProgPower Europe festival, set to...September 23, 2006
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