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Savatage - Poets and Madmen (2001) album front cover

Savatage - Poets and Madmen (2001)

Savatage - The Wake of Magellan (1997)

Savatage - Ghost in the Ruins – A Tribute to Criss Oliva (Live) (1995)

Savatage - Japan Live '94 (1995)

Savatage - Dead Winter Dead (1995)

Savatage - Handful of Rain (1994)

Savatage - Edge of Thorns (1993)

Savatage - Streets: A Rock Opera (1991)

Savatage - Gutter Ballet (1989)

Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King (1987)

Savatage - Fight for the Rock (1986)

Savatage - Power of the Night (1985)

Savatage - Sirens (1983)

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Savatage – Pioneers of Progressive Metal

Savatage is an American heavy metal band formed in 1979 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Over the years the band evolved from traditional heavy metal into progressive metal and symphonic rock, becoming one of the most influential bands in the genre.

Savatage also laid the creative foundation for the later project Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Origin: Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA
Founded: 1979
Genres: Heavy metal, progressive metal, power metal
Years active: 1979–2002 (sporadic activity afterward)

The band is famous for combining heavy riffs with orchestral arrangements and theatrical storytelling.

Founding Members

Jon Oliva – Vocals, Keyboards

Born: July 22, 1960 – Florida, USA

Early Life

Jon grew up in a musical family and began playing piano as a child.

Facts

Nicknamed “The Mountain King”
Main songwriter and creative leader of Savatage
Later became a major composer for Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Criss Oliva – Guitar

Born: April 3, 1963 – California, USA
Died: October 17, 1993

Early Life

Criss was Jon Oliva’s younger brother. The two formed the band together.

Facts

Considered one of the most underrated metal guitarists
Known for melodic solos and emotional playing
Tragically killed by a drunk driver in 1993

Band Members

Paul O'Neill – Producer & Lyricist

A major collaborator who helped shape Savatage’s concept album era and later created Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Zak Stevens – Vocals

Joined in 1992, bringing a more melodic vocal style.

Al Pitrelli – Guitar

Later became a major member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Discography

Studio Albums

**Sirens (1983)
**The Dungeons Are Calling (1984)
**Power of the Night (1985)
**Fight for the Rock (1986)
**Hall of the Mountain King (1987)
**Gutter Ballet (1989)
**Streets: A Rock Opera (1991)
**Edge of Thorns (1993)
**Handful of Rain (1994)
**Dead Winter Dead (1995)
**The Wake of Magellan (1997)
**Poets and Madmen (2001)

Most Famous Albums

Hall of the Mountain King (1987)

The album that made Savatage internationally known.

Gutter Ballet (1989)

Introduced the band’s piano-driven progressive metal style.

Streets: A Rock Opera (1991)

A full concept album telling the story of a troubled rock star.

Fun Facts

Savatage pioneered metal concept albums before they became common in progressive metal.
The band’s song Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 later became a huge hit for Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Their music frequently combines classical piano with heavy metal riffs.

Trivia

After the death of Criss Oliva, the band continued with help from producer Paul O’Neill.
Many Savatage members later joined Trans-Siberian Orchestra tours.
Their album Dead Winter Dead includes a storyline about the Bosnian War.

Did You Know?

Savatage helped influence later progressive metal bands like Dream Theater.
Their album Streets: A Rock Opera was inspired by real-life experiences of Jon Oliva.
The band was one of the first metal acts to combine theatrical storytelling with symphonic elements.