Savatage singer Jon Oliva was arrested in Florida this week for driving under the influence and possession of cocaine. According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, Oliva was arrested at 3:43 a.m.…
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Chris Caffery Talks Spirits Of Fire, Savatage, Paul O’Neill, Criss Oliva And TSO
By Andrew Catania I spoke with Chris Caffery about his current project Spirits of Fire, and about Criss Oliva, Paul O’Neill TSO and Savatage! So how were the TSO…
The Late Criss Oliva: Often Ignored By Today’s Heavy Metal Guitarists
When I read guitarists influences, I read the usual suspects. In the Heavy Metal guitar community, I rarely, if ever, hear the name of the Late Criss Oliva from Savatage.…
Savatage’s Criss Oliva’s Amazing Guitar Solos
The late Criss Oliva had some amazing guitar work and solos on Savatage’s records. This YouTube video represents some of Criss’s work. Criss often isn’t included in the discussion of…
A Look Back at Savatage’s Criss Oliva
By Andrew Catania A skilled composer, a master player and a penman that inscribed magical lyrics through his excellent penmanship – Criss Oliva is a name that will forever shine…