Savatage - Anaheim Devastation 1990 Full Concert

Savatage live at Jezebel's, Anaheim, CA - August 26, 1990
Jon Oliva - Vocals
Criss Oliva - Guitar
Chris Caffery - Guitar
Johnny Lee Middleton - Bass
Steve Doc Wacholz - Drums
Guest: Ray Gillen - Vocals
City Beneath The Surface
White Witch: 5:33
Of Rage And War: 10:07
She's In Love: 15:42
Mentally Yours: 19:27
Twisted Little Sister: 25:14
Strange Wings (vocals Jon and Ray Gillen): 31:19
Rock 'N' Roll (vocals-Ray, drums-Jon): 35:32
Gutter Ballet: 40:45
Hounds: 46:54
The Dungeons Are Calling: 54:27
Sirens: 59:05
Power Of The Night (vocals-Chris Caffery): 1:03:15
Hall Of The Mountain King: 1:07:53

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

I love how Doc's drums take up about 85% of the stage.

[@michael88863]

I'm sorry to all the so called BIG4 but Savatage is the BIG1 - No band compares with Savatage ........ BEST ROCK/METAL band ever. Criss.....RIP my man

[@TheMertolumert]

big four is the puppet , manowar is the master, savatage is the remaster 🤣

[@barcori]

Let me know what do you smoke? Thanks in advance.

[@falseflag42]

Concur

[@zedddddful]

Savatage are such a premium and exclusive metal band it is a privilege to listen to them not everyone is worthy of them.

[@falseflag42]

@@barcoriSavatage have so many colours in their pallete the others have a few.

[@thorthunderlungs5171]

Criss was a fucking BEAST.

[@jayclauss3198]

+Jim Jones You obviously don't know good music!!!

[@rustyangel3631]

+Jim Jones when we want your opinion we'll give it to you.

[@meyer412]

Clearly Jim Jones is just a douche bag looking for attention.

[@meyer412]

Wow....are you even old enough to be on a computer?

[@thorthunderlungs5171]

Jim Jones I can literally smell your douchebaggery seeping through my phone. Knock it off.

[@grapowski]

Brings tears to my eyes seeing how Jon was happy, feeling that energy, along with his brother... You can feel when Savatage was truly one. Wish I could've seen that show... That's probably the best gig I've never seen.

[@thewurm9177]

I was there. Incredible energy and power The moment Ray Gillen came up to sing Strange Wings with Jon was electric. They had fun indeed...

[@mrstentakel6173]

I Agree

[@RScott413]

In 1990, at the Ballard Firehouse in Seattle I bought Jon FOUR LONG ISLAND ICED TEAS and drank 4 of my own BEFORE the shore. He was GREAT to talk to and a genuine guy. You're right, he was happy and it stinks that we were denied these guys right when they were going to get bigger. Jon just stood out in the middle of the floor with us drinking. Most people didn't know who he was but I remember a guy saying "I think that is Jon Oliva right there" and Jon turned to him and said "Good, now get me a long Island tea" then looked down and said "Oh yeah, that's right, I have this one. Now get me two of them". Jon was worried about the joint's gear and said that it was probably going to fail before they finished. Yep, just under a hour and the sound went south

[@andrejz8954]

Man, everybody always compliment Chris, and of course he's prolly the main engine behind it all, but my favourite's got to be Jon. My favourite vocalist for long while now, and can't believe how good his voice holds up here. All the growls and shit, wow just wow. I also noticed the first time that even when the dude talks all enthusiastic, I just can't seem to get enough of his voice. Seriously his voice is like a drug to me, lol :)

[@ZacMetal99]

Savatage are my favourite band. I worship Criss and his guitar playing ability (as well as the rest of the band of course). I know they were never as big as they would have liked, but hopefully it counts that some random 16 year old kid from Melbourne is playing Savatage tracks with his mates in garages and venues. R.I.P Criss. /,,/

[@johnp8815]

ZacMetal99 To that 16 y/o and his mates, they are becoming bigger now than ever, Let's wait and see what the future brings for Savatage, and people like us that know great music!!!!!! Rock On!!!!

[@Misfit1026]

ZacMetal99 I know Johnny Lee Middleton, I passed along your comment to him. I know he greatly appreciates your love of the band and their music. I too am a fan and have been since I was younger than you. I was just lucky enough to have been born in the right decade to be able to grow up seeing them play all the time along with all the other Metal Bands of the 80's. I'll let you know what he says. He has your KZbin name, maybe he will reply to you, he is a busy guy. He loved Criss as much as anyone, so I know it means a lot to him to know people still care. I know John Olivia too, I will pass along this message to him too, he will really appreciate the kind words about Criss.

[@ZacMetal99]

+Misfit1026 Thank you so much, it makes it that much better to know my words do not fall on deaf ears :) /,,/

[@christianchristofides8523]

Fucking oath, I'm another one of those 16 year olds from Melbourne doing the exact same thing, love these guys to death, RIP Criss 🤘🏼

[@scottnorman408]

When I was 16 I got to watch Savatage at Astro Skate in Tarpon Springs. I was so stoked to see them as I was younger and couldn't watch them at the clubs. It was a send off show before going out on tour. 1985 I believe. They were my favorite band.

[@chadcarter9649]

Without a doubt the most underrated heavy metal band of all time. Long live SAVATAGE!

[@Muthafuca]

This title goes to almighty Riot. Savatage comes close second though.

[@steves8623]

this is why I'd rather see a concert in a smaller venue than a huge arena anyday...you can tell the energy between band and crowd was intense....Olivas' solos are epic

[@richtc8053]

Criss was the greatest metal guitarist🎸 of all time... My opinion.

[@Toddzilla1967]

Ray Gillen and Criss Oliva...two that left us long before their time. Badlands' first album and Savatage's Hall Of The Mountain King are still two of my all-time favorites, even in 2016. Thanks for the great music.

[@sandiduran6538]

I am glad to read on the thread the news that Savatage is bigger than ever has already been shared. Come join the Savatage Family! Savatage forever in groups on facebook. Also like the page We Want Savatage Back. Miss you, Criss. ♡♡♡

[@blindcynic]

man, of course I knew how good Criss is, but what really surprises me the drummer. Doc is really killing those drums. heavy drummer.

[@irocitZ]

They call him Doctor Kill Drum... 🤘😝🤘

[@DarrylHoffman]

I was there on that Sunday night.It was great for a sunday.I keep say time and time again how Underrated Savatage Are.It makes me sick.The Olivia Bros.Jon the Best and Cris R.I.P.❤ Everything they do it's from my Heart . Savatage forever.

[@kahafa1985]

THIS IS A REAL METAL CONCERT!!!! RIP Chris!!!

[@darkfrost1901]

"City Beneath The Surface" is so fucking sick!

[@kurtspaller4869]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It brought back many great memories. I loved this band. Followed them in Tampa til I couldn't. Most under-rated band ever. ROCK N ROLL FOREVER. P.s. played it loud for the neighbors, I think I scared the shit out of them. HA. I WILL WEAR MY SAVATAGE TSHIRT WITH PRIDE. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SHARING. ❤

[@thorpenator9148]

I met Chris in Cleveland hanging out in the back of the club, he appeared to be a little shy...I don't think he knew how much we loved his amazing talent.

[@einaroneeye]

Great band, they were on fire here. Saw them on the Hall of the Mountain King tour opening for Dio, with Megadeth as second on the bill. Great night of metal. Sav has so many killer tracks...love 'em!

[@TommyLent]

I'm a 51-year old dude from The Bronx. I was turned on to them after "Streets" came out in 1991. I was blown away. I eventually wound up getting their earlier albums and loved them. Never got to see them live unfortunately. They look like they totally rocked live. "Streets" is one of my favorite albums of all time. Certainly one of the best concept albums ever. Glad some of them reached a level of success with TSO. But Savatage in this era with Chris Oliva & his bro were untouchable.

[@larryrodriquez9782]

Tommy Lent saw the Streets tour in Santa Clara California and got Jom to sign my bar napkin

[@ronnyhaden5893]

I agree with you Savatage. Is awesome streets is my favorite too Go Savatage

[@AyBi_Studio]

Criss tone is so good it hurts me we can't sound it recorded properly on live shows. Pure talent, zero mistakes made and super complex solos. The best.

[@luizfreitas1315]

When i was an young metalhead I used to walk miles away just to watch these guys playing and finally buy the fine vinyl of Dungeons are calling one of the best metal albums ever.... Criss lives forever in our metal hearts...thanks Jon for keeping rockin after all these years Jon is a rare artist who can play, sing, compose and whatever needs to bring the house down and here in this concert he nailed big time

[@mtnkng1]

Killdrums is a BEAST!

[@buttondiet]

I have seen many bands, I have loved many bands over the years and I have a strong grasp on metal. But if I was to show someone one live performance video to showcase what metal is all about ... This be it. This is pure metal perfection. intense!!

[@erinmeade994]

+Christopher Lovell I agree, they were firing on all cylinders on this night and they were a v-12, turbo charged beast!

[@tommygforce6530]

Saw Jon Scream, Chris Shred @ The Thirsty Whale w/10’ ceilings, that cracked with the onslaught of Savatage! Power from lyrics to riffs, THEY control The Night! 🤘🏻 “Raise The Fist Of The Metal Child” 🤘🏻.....& Ray Gillen !!!!!........ R.I.P. to him & Chris.

[@jeffwilliams4813]

I was actually there, still have the ticket stub, I was @ front row to the right speaker soaking up cranked up Savatage and my friends band was the special guest, that place got packed and it was loud, good memories

[@Warhawk-uk2zr]

The most under rated god damn band in history !!!!

[@sebastianrawk]

Savatage & Ray Gillen =FUCKING EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fotisbaxevanis3493]

wish i had a time machine!

[@kevfla]

RIP Criss Oliva

[@booandgome]

Have watched a lot of drummers in my day. None hit harder than Steve. Absolutely crushes it behind that kit. Fun to watch.

[@SteVen-cd3tc]

I remember this show. I was in college at CSU Fullerton. A friend at the time and I saw many shows at Jezebels. This one in particular was awesome. I couldn't hear or talk and my neck was killing me in class the next day. One of the best shows I've ever seen. I will always remember opening with "City Beneath the Surface", a favorite of mine and one I thought I wouldn't hear. After that it just got crazy. Great fun! Makes my day seeing this video.

[@GusStorms]

Ste Ven do you realize how lucky you are man , I don't think any metal concert can top this performance , all of the savatage and members were beasts here!!! I think if savatage stuck with this lineup they would have gained more popularity , their stage presence is pure pure metal!!

[@stormcorrosion176]

Awesome man.

[@mattaylor8935]

I'm still here because of this Band

[@hizlivecesur2214]

Amazing guitarist Criss..amazing guitar tone And amazing song..HOUNDS and solo..impressive

[@mikefoley249]

I got to see them in Dallas....what great and humble...they loved the craft

[@agemikalsen5640]

What a fucking great band, RIP Criss.

[@st.evil-1]

I've loved Savatage since Dungeons, shit Criss was the reason I started playing guitar. I was fortunate enough to see them open for Dio and Megadeth. Blew both of them away. Never got the cred they deserved. RIP Criss and thanks for all the kick ass metal 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kevfla]

I saw Savatage lots of times here in Tampa. Always an awesome show!

[@jackelwood1283]

Saw them with Testament and they really gave Testament a run for their money!! Savatage kicked ass!!!

[@earlsworld70117]

Savatage was the shit. Great concert in their prime !!

[@vonRichthofen7]

It doesn't get more metal than this band. Period.

[@zor8nUFO]

Savatage at their Peak, what a show.

[@BuckleysGhostLive]

1 of the greatest bands of all time, such amazing talent in each and every member.

[@glorynightshade3476]

OH MY GOD SO DAMN HEAVY!!!

[@enterthedome]

Excellent show. They don't do metal like this anymore. Thanks for the upload.

[@bryanpplan]

This is so awesome, I keep coming back to this. Best line-up for sure. I now get why they called Steve Wacholz "Dr Killdrums" haha. And how amazing was Power of the Night! Jon playing upside down guitar (as he's a leftie and Chris isn't) and Chris Caffery doing some brutal vocals.

[@speedwayanywhere6845]

OMG I needed this. I've been to Criss's garave. Long live the Tage !!!

[@amaxamon]

I remember plunkin' down $$$ for VHS bootlegs like this, back in the day!

[@simpleman238]

Same here lol

[@TOMMYBENICE66]

true story back in 90 i seen them in boston my buddy snuck us backstage we were drinkin there beer and watching them get ready while the openers were on . they were scrabling for a light man for spotlight . i said i would love to do it i had exp and knew where all the solos were they said prove it and im still grinning .they brought me beer and a joint haaaa it was awesome . after the show we went on bus and drank till stupid .on the ride home we spun the truck around 3 times on hway in front of state police . i dont know how they let us drive home we had weed booze etc .what a night got autographs and a steel gtr pick also great bunch of guys

[@ofenblase2091]

Saw they first in BERLIN some months later in autumn 1990. The WALL was away. Good to remind. DR: KILLDRUM was the name of drummer! One of my favourite bands.

[@mojoi_iv_v7_i975]

Never seen this until now. Seeing Ray up there on stage with Savatage singing Rock and Roll with Jon on drums is absolutely priceless. LOL Chris Oliva letting Caffery take a solo on 'Rock and Roll' and giving him an 'ataboy' in the process. Really brings tears to my eyes. RIP. Chris and Ray.

[@ironbleepingmaiden]

Love this band very underrated. They have a lot of great music.

[@bjoern_thun_dersteel]

Legends!

[@meyer412]

Perfuckingfection. Caffery nailed the vocals on Power of the Night. And love his shredding too. Criss fucking Oliva. Nuff said. Jon, one of my all time fav metal singers. Doc, fucking AWESOME drummer. I want this concert on dvd!!!!!

[@uncledodad]

Every song badass!!!

[@blackdragon4829]

This is real Heavy Metal!! Savatage live i will never forget. I miss the kind of music today. Especially live.

[@TheBeaver50]

absolutely awesome ...So many memories seeing them in north Carolina area a few times around this area .

[@thorpenator9148]

I met Chris, very easy going guy, it was the Edge of thorns tour...my third time seeing them live. Chris was chilling in the back of the club, way before the show, and some chick asks him, where is the hall of the mountain thing, referring to his brother, I will never forget because I was, and still am a fan of Chris's genius.

[@Manowar13Athens]

Man...Jon what a true musician and performer! He sing's, plays the piano, then the drums, then grabs the guitar etc....

[@RScott413]

Damn.. . Criss Oliva fking shredded so hard I have loved his tone and his crunch since 85

[@Metalmelting]

Another of my Favourite Bands of all times !!! Love every record !!! Specially the Oliva's Brothers era.From Sirens album until poets and madman and all the solo projects,Mad Butcher,Circle II Circle,Jon Oliva's Pain,Chris Caffery albums,etc.They Always Topped my Fav List !!! And mr.Malmsteen..Fuck You engreid copy of Ritchie Blackmore,,Chris Oliva can Blast you in every concert !!! Long Live The Sava Family !!! Cheers and Life On !!!

[@jasonrussell3252]

Saw Savatage couple times in St.louis.. Both killer shows..

[@lulusunshines]

It's simply unbelievable how Criss Oliva's notes fit the music

[@borizh]

god bless whomever filmed this and god bless Criss RIP

[@milehigh8382]

I needed to go back in time and get rocked, mission accomplished!!! Love you criss and Jon forever!!!!!!!!

[@ellisonlowrimore7751]

This is SAVATAGE!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@travistrent9840]

Doc. was the man! RIP Criss love you brother!

[@sandoval353]

thanks a lot for uploading such a great video !

[@1996pnut]

i fuckin love these dudes still

[@michaels6316]

saw Savatage many times at the old Rocket Club in Tampa...they always put on a great show...had to see them live to really appreciate how great a guitarist he was....still have the newspaper back in 93 detailing his death...devastating...RIP Criss...

[@michaels6316]

***** Tampa used to have a 2/3 day outdoor concert called Livestock every yr and Savatage played there a few times a drunk driver hit a car driven by Criss Oliva and killed him on contact.....very very sad...i will never forget reading about it in the papers...couldnt believe it..RIP.Criss..

[@toneman8478]

I got into this band off the E of T album and it just mind f**ks me Savatage never got the recognition they deserved.. Just watching this live concert footage shows how friggin talented these guys were at the time. And to see Ray up there was badass.. Those of you who got to see this show I envy you because this was pure electrifying

[@mikefoley249]

I was talking about how they NEVER got that nod....timing was crucial

[@setifaast]

The thing about Criss is he was so modest given that prodigious ability.

[@EWALTEWALT]

Love how doc lifts the drum stick every second beat and throws the stick every time there is a one beat rest

[@SpicyTexan64]

Oooo such skills 😂

[@EWALTEWALT]

20:42 haha

[@jvp726]

jon criss and steve started as a 3 piece band,Jon played bass, he played drums briefly but started the band avatar on bass

[@chud67]

Thanks for posting this! I am grateful to have seen the classic lineup of Savatage (with Jon and Criss Oliva) back in 1988, and also saw Black Sabbath with Ray Gillen (in I believe his very first show with them) in 1986 I think (both shows in San Antonio, Texas). But to see Savatage and Ray Gillen on the same stage in this video is incredible! Thank God someone recorded this back then, and posted it on KZbin. Very cool. R.I.P. Ray Gillen, and R.I.P. Criss Oliva.

[@mattaylor8935]

Chris Olivia the Great no on shares his light ,gone too soon RIP !

[@KevinZ2269]

WOW..this brings back amazing memories. I saw these guys in 1990 in hollywood on Vine st. BLEW me away. The drummer is a BEAST of a showman and a powerhouse ! LOL the PA actually BURST INTO FLAMES ATHAT NIGHHT ! literally. I saw smoke and flames coming from the speakers. We had to evacuate ! totally sick

[@Neueregel]

GREAT!!

[@tns4421]

They deserved the best but history made T.S.O. from Savatage ruins and they took the world by storm. I wish Savatage had those days the stage of T.S.O. Pure dynamite live legends!

[@PlaceStillMatters]

At the end of “Hounds” Wacholz reminded me of Animal from the Muppets. I mean that in a reverential way. Just awesome energy and showmanship.

[@wesfarias6714]

Killer band. Saw them in Sao Paulo, back in 1994. RIP Ray Gillen.

[@laudanum669]

So lucky I got to see them in the 80's and got to hang out with Jon, Criss and the rest of the band. They played at my local metal club several times. We had a practice studio above the club and we would party there after the show.

[@heavymetalsoul825]

Amazing Savatage, one of my favourite band of all time; ty for publishing

[@dominikfinweg663]

Die sympathischste Metal Band aller Zeiten!!!!! R.I.P. Chris! Ich liebe euch

[@bjoern_thun_dersteel]

Ja hoffentlich gibt es bald wieder Konzerte. R.I.P. Criss

[@the2fetters]

3rd time watching this show. Rage at there full might. I was sixteen at my friend’s house, he just got Sirens original pressing at release. I sat and listened to the whole album mesmerized. I loved it so much, my friend gave me the album. I just got my first drum kit and the first song I learned to play was Holocaust. Doc is an inspirational drummer, all the qualities, stage presence, performance, second to none. Saw them live at Wolfgang’s in San Francisco for the Power of the Night tour with the original lineup. The bassist was drunk as fuck! Savatage has always been one of my favorite bands. Everything thru Halls is unrivaled. Talent all over this band. These were the days we all lived the Metal life! Today’s music sucks. Thank god for these memories. 🤘🏻

[@Neueregel]

great gig

[@jordangorrell8176]

Sooooo Intense!! 3 Base Drums...!! Killer riffs, vocals (screams), Awesome band and video!!

[@meyer412]

+jordan gorrell AGREED!!!

[@jackelwood4471]

I seen them with TestAmenT and they ruled!!! TestAmenT was great as well!! I saw them at The Celebrity 🎭 Theatre

[@XarinaRavenrose]

Those 8 dislikes should be embarrassed and banned to vote on any youtube video ever !

[@attilapallagi5560]

oh my god, why didn't we have hd cameras, and mobile recording studios back then... this is one of the best concert I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot

[@Metalmelting]

Amazing Band,Great Concert,Awesome Times in Attitude from Band and Audience,Miss Too Much Ray Gillen and Criss Oliva!!! The Legends Never Die!!! Cheers and Life On!!!

[@tommygforce6530]

RIP Chris & Ray..... Incredibly METAL performance!! 🤘🏻❤️🔥🎸

[@daveexel77]

Of Rage and War was the first Savatage song I ever heard...taped it off my local college radio station which now only plays RAP, RAP, RAP...Jon Oliva would destroy that station!

[@stevebarker4681]

Man this is gold.

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

Chriss was immediately identifiable, he had a unique tone and manner of playing. Just like you can instantly tell if Brian May is playing, you know straight away if Chriss is playing. And in the same manner, Jon's vocals are also instantly recognisable and unique. So much pure talent in those brothers!

[@gorham296]

Holy mother! What i would have give to be there. Best band ever! But Sweden is far away....

[@alexandreknapen946]

Jon on drums for Rock and Roll with Ray on vocals what a surprise !!!

[@ericgerman4013]

This is awesome. So great to see. One of the most underrated classic metal bands of all time. Certainly one of my personal favorites.

[@speedwayanywhere6845]

This is some awesome edit, Thanx ya !!!!

[@jonsilence]

I was at the show....off the hook insane!

[@csrboltfan2643]

Doc was fucking KILLING IT !! .....as always !

[@jayclauss3198]

Thanks Gabriele for posting this awesome show.. I saw this tour in Pasadena MD with Trouble takes me back to that night....Those were the days!!!

[@danaevan]

Savatage kicks ass, fucking old skool Metal.......OH YEA!!