Recent content by SavaVIMan

Go to Blabbermouth.net!! I couldn't copy the link. Jon Oliva just announced a new Savatage album(s)!! It's a final farewell to fans!!!! There's an interview. He's so fucking excited!! They are starting recording in June with album release next April. AND TOUR!! He said he's got enough...

This rumor has been repeated on and off for the last 20 years. I say no. If anyone can get them to do a show, it would be Glenn for PPUSA XXV. Last band to play. Last song - "When the Crowds are Gone". Shit.

I just listened to this for the second time. I'm a huge Helloween fan. The cool thing about the three singers is their harmonies are AMAZING!! Three different voices, but the harmonies are incredible. Really great album. I can't believe all three of these guys got together for this. Are...

"Night of the Living Shred" - Joe Stump. My son had him at Berklee. Course title - Neo-Classical Shred Lab. Bought a CD directly from Joe. The doubling of a shredded guitar is a sonic overload!!

You can have mine.

Can be defunct or active. Bands you never get tired of listening to. Here's mine (I'm old, so you may see oldies!!): 10. Helloween 9. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 8. Metallica 7. Ozzy (Solo) 6. Guns ‘N Roses 5. Dream Theater 4. Edguy 3. Boston 2...

I still remember where I was the first time I heard I heard "Eruption" on the radio. I just sat there with my mouth open and listened. Someone had brought the guitar back into rock music...with an exclamation point!!! Then, while still in shock, I hear the best version of "You Really Got Me"...

Barlow is one of the best metal vocalists I have ever heard. Is it just me, or does that cover look strangely like TSO's first album?? Just scored a CD.

They only did one pro-shoot - Live in Japan. It was the Handful of Rain tour - the first tour without Criss Oliva (RIP). Quality is great - audio and video. It was pretty much a one-time lineup with Alex Skolnick on lead guitar. Jon Oliva sings very little. Most of the vox are Zak Stevens...

I must be bored to spend time on this!! You can put them in an order if you wish. I keep my top 5 in my head, but after that, it was difficult. This is what I settled on: 25. Something Wicked This Way Comes – Iced Earth 24. Labyrinths of Truths - Soul Spell 23. Walk On - Boston 22...

Thanks, everyone. I saw them wit Tarja. I can't listen to the operatic voice all the time, but it's a nice change of pace for me. Will start there.

I've seen them and always liked them. What albums would everyone here recommend to start my NW collection??

I am a huge Manticora fan. Got to hang with the band on a few occasions. This album is heavy beyond heavy and is different from their previous endeavors. The music is a wall of sound so monsterous that the vox are often obliterated. It's almost scary. The artwork in the liner is disturbing...

Wow - Just listened to the first album. Great stuff!! Really good description of Sabbath + Airplane, both of which I was around for. What's your recommendation for subsequent CDs??

I love this band - especially live!!!