Jon Oliva's Pain euro tour announced/Seven Kingdoms added to Exclusive tour kickoff

[Metal_Camden]

JON OLIVA'S PAIN featuring mainman Jon Oliva (ex-SAVATAGE), have announced that Orlando's very own SEVEN KINGDOMS have been added to the line-up for their June 16th show at the Ritz in Ybor City (Tampa) as they kick off the 25th anniversary tour of The Hall Of The Mountain King. Seven Kingdoms is fresh out of the studio and will play lots of awesome new cuts from their forthcoming album at this show.

Oliva recently issued the following update as the band gears up for their European tour and warm-up show in Tampa, FL:

"With the passing of our dear friend and guitarist Matt LaPorte just a year ago, it is time to get the machine back up and running. I miss performing live, and the timing of the 25th anniversary of Hall Of The Mountain King makes this the perfect opportunity. We will perform what I consider one of the best and most important records of Savatage's career, and this is of course another chance I get to honor my brother Criss, one of the greatest guitar players ever. I am still going through old tapes and recordings, and can't believe what a talent he was and how he continues to inspire me. I hope you can attend this special show, we will be leaving it all on stage every night with you, the legions, by our sides. See you soon and much love to all!"

Drummer/producer Christopher Kinder adds: "This is a celebration of the life and music that we feel is worthy of this tour. Hall Of The Mountain King is a staple to many heavy metal fans around the globe, and it certainly deserves a party. The band has been in rehearsal mode for quite some time now, and really sounds fantastic. A few more weeks and we will all be on auto-pilot. It's going to be epic! This opportunity — and there will only be these 15 shows — comes along once in a lifetime, and we have prepared a very special night for all who attend."

The band's schedule is now as follows:

June
16 - Ritz Theatre - Tampa/Ybor City, Florida
23 - Brückenforum - Bonn, Germany
24 - Graspop Festival - Dessel, Belgium
25 - Biebob - Vosselaar, Belgium
27 - venue tba - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
29 - Turock - Essen, Germany
30 - Dokkem Festival - Raard, Netherlands

July
3 - Colos-Saal - Aschaffenburg, Germany
4 - Zoetermeer - Boerderij, Netherlands ,
5 - Biebob - Vosselaar, Belgium
7 - Byscenen - Haugesund, Norway
9 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
10 - Live Club - Milan, Italy
12 - Bang Your Head Festival - Balingen, Germany
13 - 013 - Tilburg, Netherlands
15 - Garage - London, UK


***If you plan on making this show in Florida and need tickets, PM me or just somehow let me know as we are selling tickets for the show

FULL SHOW DETAILS -

Jon Oliva's Pain celebrates the 25th Anniversary of "Hall of the Mountain King" and Doctor Butcher in Florida playing the entire classic Savatage album front to back! Plus they will play classic tunes like Gutter Ballet and more..

Date : Saturday, June 16, 2012
Venue: The RITZ Ybor...1503 East 7 th Ave, Ybor City Florida
(813) 248-9210

7:30pm - Doors
7:30 -8:45 Pre party in the front bar with RETRIBUTION
(featuring Damond Jiniya formerly of Savatage)
9pm – 9:30 - Worlds Divide
9:45 – 10:45 – Jet City (The Ultimate Tribute to Queensryche)
11:00 – 12:30AM JON OLIVA'S PAIN
12:30 – 3AM: JOP Meet and Greet and after show party with Damond and RETRIBUTION !

Ticket Price- $25.00 in advance and day of show.

Parking for the Ritz is located in the parking garage directly behind the venue.

Discount Hotel Information:

Don Vincente - 813-241-4545 (tell them Carla at The RITZ said to get "The RITZ Ybor" Rate) 1915 Republica de Cuba · Tampa, FL 33605
Corner of 14th St and 9th Ave
Tel: (813) 241-4545 · Toll Free: 866-206-4545

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District (tell them Carla at The RITZ said to get "The RITZ Ybor" Rate)
1700 East 9th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, USA 33605
Tel: 1-813-769-9267

Ybor City (Old Tampa) is a fantastic mix of clubs, restaurants and bars...something for everyone and all within walking distance of the Ritz. The Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel is just minutes away and it's there that you can party 24/7.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime metal event!

 

[edgeofthorns]

Camden, where would you recommend staying if I was crazy enough to drive down for this?

~Brian~

 

[AngraRULES]

Camden, where would you recommend staying if I was crazy enough to drive down for this?

~Brian~

Stay at his house.

 

[Comic Book Dude]

Congrats Camden.....I gotta get to this show....it should be a KILLER night of music.

 

[Jasonic]

I am so jealous!!!!
We wanted to play this one SO bad, as it would have been the ultimate gig for GHOST IN THE RUINS and I think a major treat for all the Savatage fans.
I didn't know there was an open slot! Did someone cancel?

Camden, weasel us a slot on this show!!! ha!!!

CONGRATS MAN!!!

 

[AngraRULES]

I didn't know there was an open slot! Did someone cancel?

I don't think there was an open slot...

 

[Fizrider]

A Saturday Show?!?!?

And I have to be in NYC!?!?!

AGGGGGHHHHH!!!!

Great get, Cam. Rock it out.

 

[Jasonic]

I don't think there was an open slot...

I beleive there was previously a different band on this bill.
I only recall because our band had previously inquired about it.

Granted, as much as the fans might dig to hear more Savatage, the band might consider it a conflict of interest.

That happened to us last year with Circle II Circle actually.
The band agreed to have us on a bill with them, but their mgmt didn't go for it since they were playing primarily Savatage material last tour.

I understand, but from a fan's perspective, I could see them enjoying hearing more 'Tage than a QR Tribute (No offense to the QR tribute. I don't know them, but will assume they are good at what they do if chosen for this exclusive event).

 

[AngraRULES]

I beleive there was previously a different band on this bill.
I only recall because our band had previously inquired about it.

Gotcha. I wasn't aware of it. But in our case, Seven Kingdoms got contacted directly by JOP's management to play the show.

 

[Jasonic]

Gotcha. I wasn't aware of it. But in our case, Seven Kingdoms got contacted directly by JOP's management to play the show.

Oh that's totally cool man!!!
I certainly was not contesting WHY Seven Kingdoms would be added to the show. Just saying that as a member of what I believe to be the only current active US Savatage tribute, we would have LOVED to play this!!

Camden is a cool guy, as well as the rest of the Seven Kingdoms guys I have met, and I of course wish you all much success with the gig.

I know our vocalist is going for sure. I am still trying to work it out for myself.

 

[Metal_Camden]

Camden, where would you recommend staying if I was crazy enough to drive down for this?

~Brian~

Brian, look at the bottom of this reply. I have all the show info posted

Stay at his house.

HAHA totally down but my place is 2.5 hrs away from venue!!!

Congrats Camden.....I gotta get to this show....it should be a KILLER night of music.

Its going to rock man! we will be playing a bunch (hopefully all) new songs, using this as our warm up for a CD release show (or tour?) lol who knows!!!!

I am so jealous!!!!
We wanted to play this one SO bad, as it would have been the ultimate gig for GHOST IN THE RUINS and I think a major treat for all the Savatage fans.
I didn't know there was an open slot! Did someone cancel?

Camden, weasel us a slot on this show!!! ha!!!

CONGRATS MAN!!!

HAHA im not sure we can do that with the promoter in place. He makes sure he's got one if his bands on the shows best opening slot.

A Saturday Show?!?!?

And I have to be in NYC!?!?!

AGGGGGHHHHH!!!!

Great get, Cam. Rock it out.

Thanks mane! Ill be doing a ton of that for sure!!

Gotcha. I wasn't aware of it. But in our case, Seven Kingdoms got contacted directly by JOP's management to play the show.

I beleive there was previously a different band on this bill.
I only recall because our band had previously inquired about it.

Granted, as much as the fans might dig to hear more Savatage, the band might consider it a conflict of interest.

That happened to us last year with Circle II Circle actually.
The band agreed to have us on a bill with them, but their mgmt didn't go for it since they were playing primarily Savatage material last tour.

I understand, but from a fan's perspective, I could see them enjoying hearing more 'Tage than a QR Tribute (No offense to the QR tribute. I don't know them, but will assume they are good at what they do if chosen for this exclusive event).

Yes there were actually two openers besides the tribute band on this bill at first... I have no clue what happened. Kinder is a good friend of mine. Matter of fact there will be a Studio Update from Seven Kingdoms soon where he's eating the bacon explosion at the studio when he came and helped us with backing vocals Bacon, Morrisound and Crown Royal.. It's a Magical Experience... but we talked about it briefly then, before it got to management, so it just worked out.

Oh that's totally cool man!!!
I certainly was not contesting WHY Seven Kingdoms would be added to the show. Just saying that as a member of what I believe to be the only current active US Savatage tribute, we would have LOVED to play this!!

Camden is a cool guy, as well as the rest of the Seven Kingdoms guys I have met, and I of course wish you all much success with the gig.

I know our vocalist is going for sure. I am still trying to work it out for myself.

let me know if he needs a ticket!!! we have tickets!!!

FULL SHOW DETAILS -

Jon Oliva's Pain celebrates the 25th Anniversary of "Hall of the Mountain King" and Doctor Butcher in Florida playing the entire classic Savatage album front to back! Plus they will play classic tunes like Gutter Ballet and more..

Date : Saturday, June 16, 2012
Venue: The RITZ Ybor...1503 East 7 th Ave, Ybor City Florida
(813) 248-9210

7:30pm - Doors
7:30 -8:45 Pre party in the front bar with RETRIBUTION
(featuring Damond Jiniya formerly of Savatage)
9pm – 9:35 - Seven Kingdoms
9:45 – 10:45 – Jet City (The Ultimate Tribute to Queensryche)
11:00 – 12:30AM JON OLIVA'S PAIN
12:30 – 3AM: JOP Meet and Greet and after show party with Damond and RETRIBUTION !

Ticket Price- $25.00 in advance and day of show.

Parking for the Ritz is located in the parking garage directly behind the venue.

Discount Hotel Information:

Don Vincente - 813-241-4545 (tell them Carla at The RITZ said to get "The RITZ Ybor" Rate) 1915 Republica de Cuba · Tampa, FL 33605
Corner of 14th St and 9th Ave
Tel: (813) 241-4545 · Toll Free: 866-206-4545

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District (tell them Carla at The RITZ said to get "The RITZ Ybor" Rate)
1700 East 9th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, USA 33605
Tel: 1-813-769-9267

Ybor City (Old Tampa) is a fantastic mix of clubs, restaurants and bars...something for everyone and all within walking distance of the Ritz. The Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel is just minutes away and it's there that you can party 24/7.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime metal event!