Besides SAVATAGE’S greatest hits and classics, such as “Hall Of The Mountain King”, “Gutter Ballet”, or “The Wake Of Magellan”, the album booklet gives some real insights into the band with personal memories of Jon Oliva, with rare pictures and press quotes to the two past performances at Wacken Open Air. “Return To Wacken” is based on the setlists of these memorable performances at Wacken Open Air 19 and it celebrates the return to the stage of one of the world’s greatest progressive metal bands with each and every song. In 2007, the year of the band’s 25th anniversary, Jon Oliva announced the final split up of the band. By doing this, they reached a huge number of followers worldwide and their albums often occupied the highest positions in the charts all over the world. The band did not only extend their artistic range album after album, but also the general borders of the heavy rock genre itself.
Soon after they paired with producer / co-writer Paul O’Neill, their progressive metal sound became defined by emphatic orchestrations and a strong melodic component, paired with catchy melodies and complex arrangements. Founded in 1981 in Tampa, Florida, by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva, Savatage quickly got noticed for their powerful metal albums. A selection of classic studio songs, that the band played live at Wacken in their now two historical shows at the world-famous Festival.
Now, in 2015, for the first time in over a decade, Savatage will return to the stage as part of a big live celebration at the Wacken Open Air.To celebrate the reunion performance, SAVATAGE and earMUSIC releases the ultimate “Return To Wacken” on June 19th 2015 through earMUSIC. PR 722.The wait has come to an end! The reunion of one of the world’s greatest progressive metal bands, anxiously awaited by fans, has moved within reach. ^ a b "Metal/Hard Rock Album Sales In The US As Reported By Sound Scan".Recording Industry Association of America. ^ a b c d e f "Billboard Chart Positions".^ a b c d e "Savatage - Chart history".Singles List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Streets: A Rock Opera Narrated Version + The Video Collection Ghost in the Ruins – A Tribute to Criss Oliva "-" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. Albums Studio albums List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
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