The announcement that metalheads worldwide had been waiting for finally came in December 2024, and the response exceeded all expectations. After a decade-long hiatus, legendary progressive metal pioneers Savatage have returned to the stage with their highly praised ‘Madness Reigns Europe 2025′ headline tour and spectacular festival performances, proving their legacy burns brighter than ever. […]
Review: Savatage & Induction Shepherd’s Bush Empire (June 16th, 2025) Reviewer / Photographer – Dan Mann When this gig was first announced I couldn’t get a ticket fast enough! I last saw Savatage back in 1990 at the Marquee (Charing X Rd), and I’ve been a fan of the band for many years. The added […]
Finally! 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. 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 […]
Review: Jon Oliva – Raise The Curtain AFM Records (June 21st 2013) Reviewer: Dan Mann I was waiting with some eagerness for this first solo album from Jon Oliva, having been a fan of his work for more years than I’d care to mention. For those of you unfamiliar with the name (shame on you) […]
Yes folks I’ll be chatting to the legendary Jon Oliva. I’ve been a big fan of his work since hearing Savatage’s ‘Devastation’ from their ‘Hall Of The Mountain King’ album. Jon has released his first solo album entitled Raise The Curtain (review coming soon) The 2 From ! is the superb Metal Church. I shall […]
Another mixture of new, old and rocking tunes. Starting the show is a fantastic track from Jason Jennings with Jon Oliva on vocals. 3-Play this week is T&N, White Flame & Sure Conviction. 2 from 1 is a band by the name of Dirty Paris. Also this week I’ll be playing tracks from Wayne Johnson, […]
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