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Savatage

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Tampa, Florida
Status:
On hold
Year of creation:
1983
Genre:
Heavy/Power Metal, Progressive Metal/Rock
Lyrical themes:
Spirituality, Humanity, Fantasy
Last label:
SPV GmbH
Formed as Avatar, then changed their name to Savatage in early 1983.

Also see Doctor Butcher and Trans-Siberian Orchestra for albums with Savatage members.

Jon Oliva remained involved with Savatage for the period he was 'out' of the band by writing music and lyrics, playing keyboards and providing some vocals.

About the end of the band's activities, Jon Oliva recently stated in an interview to ...
Last known
Johnny Lee Middleton Bass
See also: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Jeff Plate Drums
See also: Machines of Grace, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ex-Metal Church, ex-Wicked Witch, ex-Chris Caffery, ex-Doctor Butcher
Al Pitrelli Guitars
See also: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Van Helsing's Curse, ex-C.P.R., ex-Widowmaker, ex-Megadeth, ex-Alice Cooper
Chris Caffery Guitars
See also: Chris Caffery, John West, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Tim "Ripper" Owens (live), Doctor Butcher, ex-Rondinelli, ex-Metalium
Damond Jiniya Vocals
Jon Oliva Vocals, Keyboards
See also: Jon Oliva's Pain, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Doctor Butcher, ex-Avatar
Past
Keith "Thumper" Collins Bass (1983-1985)
See also: ex-Krunch, ex-Avatar, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr
Steve "Doc" Wacholz Drums (1983-1993)
See also: ex-Avatar, ex-Crimson Glory
Criss Oliva Guitars (1983-1993)
(R.I.P. 1993) See also: ex-Avatar
Zak Stevens Vocals (1993-2000)
See also: Circle II Circle, Machines of Grace, ex-Wicked Witch, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Alex Skolnick Guitars (1994)
See also: Testament, ex-Legacy, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Ozzy Osbourne (live)
Jack Frost Guitars (2000-2001)
See also: Bird of Prey, Jack Frost, Seven Witches, The Bronx Casket Co., ex-Farley's Ritual, ex-Frost Bite, ex-Speeed, ex-Randall Frost Project, ex-Belladonna, ex-Marshall Law, ex-Lizzy Borden (live), ex-Metalium
Past (Live)
John Zahner Keyboards (1991)
See also: Crimson Glory (live), ex-Circle II Circle, ex-Jon Oliva's Pain
Andy James Drums (1993)
See also: ex-Predator
Jeff Waters Guitars (2002)
See also: Annihilator
Keith "Thumper" Collins Bass (1983-1985)
See also: ex-Krunch, ex-Avatar, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr
Steve "Doc" Wacholz Drums (1983-1993)
See also: ex-Avatar, ex-Crimson Glory
Criss Oliva Guitars (1983-1993)
(R.I.P. 1993) See also: ex-Avatar
Zak Stevens Vocals (1993-2000)
See also: Circle II Circle, Machines of Grace, ex-Wicked Witch, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Alex Skolnick Guitars (1994)
See also: Testament, ex-Legacy, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Ozzy Osbourne (live)
Jack Frost Guitars (2000-2001)
See also: Bird of Prey, Jack Frost, Seven Witches, The Bronx Casket Co., ex-Farley's Ritual, ex-Frost Bite, ex-Speeed, ex-Randall Frost Project, ex-Belladonna, ex-Marshall Law, ex-Lizzy Borden (live), ex-Metalium
Past
John Zahner Keyboards (1991)
See also: Crimson Glory (live), ex-Circle II Circle, ex-Jon Oliva's Pain
Andy James Drums (1993)
See also: ex-Predator
Jeff Waters Guitars (2002)
See also: Annihilator
Added by: sirmonarch Modified by: Azmodes
Added on: 2002-07-18 12:28:14 Last modified on: 2012-05-20 17:36:46
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