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Savatage is an American heavy metal band formed in 1979 by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in Florida. Originally named Avatar, they changed to Savatage before releasing their debut album Sirens (1983). They became influential in U.S. metal, known for their evolution from power metal to progressive and symphonic styles. Their partnership with producer Paul O'Neill began with Hall of the Mountain King (1987), leading to critically acclaimed albums like Gutter Ballet (1989), Streets: A Rock Opera (1991), and Edge of Thorns (1993). The band was gaining momentum when Criss Oliva tragically died in a car accident in 1993. Despite this loss, the band continued with Jon Oliva and new vocalist Zak Stevens. Savatage released four more albums before going on hiatus in 2002. Members pursued other projects, most notably Trans-Siberian Orchestra. They reunited briefly for a 2015 performance and confirmed new material is in progress as of 2023, with a new album, Curtain Call, expected in 2026.
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Savatage is an American heavy metal band founded by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1979 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The band was first called Avatar, but, shortly before the release of their debut album Sirens (1983), they changed their name to Savatage, as Avatar was already taken by at least one other band. Savatage is considered to be an integral part of the American heavy metal movement of the early-to-mid-1980s and has been cited as a key influence on numerous metal genres. The band has re...
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