Savatage - Jesus Saves (Official Music Video)

You're watching the official music video for Savatage - "Jesus Saves" from the album 'Streets: A Rock Opera' (1991)
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Over 20 years, 11 albums and hundreds of performances around the globe, Savatage’s dynamic music - which mixes elements of thrash, progressive, power metal and classic hard rock- earned the band a passionate cult following.
Founded in Tampa, Florida by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva, Savatage saw their many musical triumphs overshadowed by personal tragedy. Albums such as 1987’s “Hall of the Mountain King” - their first of eight collaborations with producer and mentor Paul O’Neill - and 1991’s riveting “Streets: A Rock Opera” continue to be celebrated to this day. The death of Criss Oliva on the heels of the breakthrough success of 1993’s “Edge of Thorns” altered the group’s trajectory considerably.
The band experienced a renaissance with their 1995 album “Dead Winter Dead,.” and continued to display a flair for theatricality of their own on their final two albums. An epic reunion performance at 2015’s Wacken Festival before 80,000 fans - showed proof that the crowds will never be gone.
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[@Varg84]

Criss Oliva had the best riffs.

[@secondskin9057]

Chris was a god so as jon

[@SouthernSkeptic]

And the best solos.

[@SouthernSkeptic]

@@secondskin9057 Jon is a musical genius. Criss was a guitar genius.

[@williamf4733]

Dominicque c u on Encino

[@MoreMetal]

Ever!!¡!!¡!!!!!!

[@myway43]

The one band I really wished I had gotten to see live.

[@fytos76]

I feel lucky.

[@MohammadKahhaleh]

me too

[@daronolenus3911]

I saw them at the United Center in Chicago. I had the privilege of seeing them as a opening band for Tesla🤔🤔. Absolutely mind blowing Savatage opened with a song 24 hours ago. Chris's opening riff literally gave me goosebumps. I felt sorry😥😥 for Tesla they couldn't compete with Savatage the most underrated band ever in my personal opinion.

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Same. I did get to see Jon Oliva's Pain IN 2009.

[@SouthernSkeptic]

@@daronolenus3911 Though I agree Tesla has always been an excellent live band as well.

[@yayonne11]

Criss Oliva was already one of the best guitarist in the business at this time and he was still getting better, imagine where he could be and how he could play today if that motherfucking drunk didn't take his life?

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Fuck that POS that killed Criss.

[@jaimericardovargasflorian870]

ONLY GOD KNOWS THIS...BECAUSE CRISS PLAYS IN HEAVEN...SOMEDAY WE WILL KNOW THIS TOO

[@dragomirminkov6843]

Still one of the BEST songs, EVER written.

[@i.c.y.]

agreed.

[@SavatageOrDeath]

Streets is the best album ever created....And Savatage the best band ever...

[@muratyasar7148]

no doubt bro

[@janguchelaar5836]

Agree man

[@SavatageOrDeath]

@@janguchelaar5836 12 yo comment man!! Still the best album ever! \m/

[@AbdulT74]

It's a metal opera 🤟

[@mitchelltheawesome1]

Truly a man of culture. Streets is literal perfection from front to back. The rare concept album that doesn't let its narrative get in the way of the songs.

[@thepotatochipbag3801]

Man Savatage has some of the most kick-ass songs I've ever heard

[@marcomozzi3729]

RIP Criss... miss you...

[@PepeSilvia22]

still one of the best guitar tones I've ever heard :)

[@ironknights466]

Criss still makes an impact on my life even after all this time....hammerjacks and all.....he was an amazing soul...and as a current in transition guitar player...i wonder what it could have been.....god bless him and his family...cause even after all these years some of us mourn him still.

[@ronaldyarush9907]

Yeah, Hammerjacks

[@ernie3877]

Brilliant song and … WHAT A VOICE !!!

[@diegodz7510]

from Italy to the States 🇮🇹 Oliva in our ❤️

[@brianhovind5186]

YOU PRAISE HIS NAME!!!!!!SAVATAGE ROCKS!

[@mikeralston777]

When I came Tampa after high school to be a rockstar, the first live show I saw was Savatage and Nasty Savage at the Fairgrounds Expo Hall. NS was typically brutal, but I remember Savatage totally kicking my 19 year old ass around the room. They had just released "Power of the Night," and it was arguably their peak. When I joined the Army a few years later I took "Hall of the Mountain King" and "Power of the Night" with me to basic, bragging them up to everyone. I probably saw them another four or five times before Criss died at Livestock4. I was there, watching Saigon Kick and Anthrax the night he died. During a scheduled appearance the following night on 98Rock, my band Teer and I eulogized Criss and shared Savatage memories, instead of pimping our song. They were the best band ever from Tampa, and he was an elite guitarist.

[@heavyrules6699]

I searched for Teer on youtube and found heaven's not enough, is that your band or a different one?

[@tomasjonsson7141]

Streets is a musical masterpice 😺😺😺

[@deadlynightshade1658]

Brilliant song by a brilliant band. It is a shame that they did not get as much recognition as they should have.

[@javiervega5654]

Savatage rules for sure😎☝️the BEST solo guitars,,,for the almigty Cris oliva (R.I.P) but nota forgotten,,,,voice Mr John oliva🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tonyguarino5256]

These brothers were insane with their musicality. I am completely impressed 😮

[@xsandinistax]

Gutter Ballet, Streets and Edge of Thorns are simply MASTERPIECES...Savatage is an awesome band, Johh is an amazing voice, Criss(RIP) still is a great guitarist and its pity that this band didnt get the recognition that deserves....ofcourse i do not forget Hall of the mountain king as a great moment of the band.....

[@bangermetal09]

And Hall of the mountain king is such a great álbum too

[@frogger2513]

Are you fucking kidding me? God damn this is good. Intended

[@2000bananas]

Rest In Peace, Criss.

[@petek9078]

Saw TSO a few nights ago..man you can hear it in this song

[@user-tv5fl3oh5i]

Одна из самых лучших культовых групп хэви метал. обожаю их, можно слушать бесконечно.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Savatage was the best!! Okay, I'm a little biased because I'm a Florida guy and I followed them since their days as Avatar. Criss absolutely kicks ass! Notice I said "kicks" instead of "kicked". Because his guitar screams from beyond.

[@andreasvarsos8116]

Any old Avatar/ Savatage memorabilia in your archives?

[@jaimericardovargasflorian870]

Criss was an alien .a Master. A guitar god R.I.P CRISS OLIVA

[@diamantiabalossantospromot3176]

Being in the area Tampa have got to see then so so many times live! Criss one the most underated guitarist!

[@Mojra80]

Jesus realy saves!!!! But this song is very melodical and great! :))))

[@stpepe3708]

The Epitome of a great heavy metal band. So many 10/10 albums... Those guys had the magic touch

[@cat1racer]

I agree ! Wow I had privilege of sharing the stage with them in Dallas and without a doubt, nothing but professionals. The sound guy was also very talented .. I told him,it was a sat night, (hectic),, that was the best sound we have have ever had, super tight.

[@fearofnot6433]

Never heard this band...ROCKS! :)

[@panqake4318]

LISTEN TO ALL THEIR SONGS

[@RoadieRon]

The entire album is a rock opera, with a drug dealer turned rock star named Jesus, he's the protagonist in the story.

[@chromeyes]

Kick ASS. The whole album needs to be listened to, from start to finish, to really get it all. Amazing.

[@PaulC39]

Yeah and that I have a number of times. I bought the CD after it came out. Impressive.

[@sagittarius7569]

John Oliva - one of the *Amazing* & *BEST* singers of Heavy Metal music of all time !

[@Littlehands91]

I know its not about Jesus Christ, but when I hear this song, and believe I can't help but to picture Jesus in bad ass leather vest rocking out to some metal! I love Metal. I hope it never dies.

[@unclejackluminous1470]

Jesus loves you. Be not afraid.

[@jaimericardovargasflorian870]

TODAY HE WILL BE IN THE TOP OF THE BEST GUITARIST.

[@robettinger9518]

What's shocking about that I hope he plays some too...guitar that is....

[@f.santos762]

Some Headbangers hate Jesus. More Jesus loves them all and I believe he would like Power Metal. Haha

[@codybakula]

Wish music like this would make a come back. Amazing

[@madrocker900]

Savatage is a monster of Metal.Such Oliva as Zak Stevens are excelent vocalists.Up the Metal!

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

savatage.........probably the best metal band ever.

[@mitchelltheawesome1]

Definitely the most underrated. They never got the recognition they deserved.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

@Narciso de Almeida This ain't 1955 lol.

[@jimmyandersson59]

@Narciso de Almeida what makes you Think that they are Satanic?

[@Magirk38]

I will ALWAYS love Criss! Savatage rox!

[@joeincogno265]

Saw Savatage in 87/88 at a little club just northwest of Tampa called the Rocket Club. The tour was for the Hall of the Mountain King album. I learned about Savatage by watching a local music video channel called V32. They played videos for the title track and my favorite song on that album, 24 Hours Ago. Chris Oliva is definitely one of my favorite guitar players. Excellent band!

[@69draven73]

That Guitar pick slide on the string I've always loved in Savatage Songs Criss was Amazing! 🤘🤘

[@svcodemonkey]

This band has influenced me more than any other! Chris made the guitar speak to your soul! RIP

[@federicoperriconi827]

Great band and song

[@Grafo7771]

I hate it when most people think that being a Heavy Metal Head or getting to be a HEAVY METAL ROCKSTAR is easy. Their 100% WRONG on that. It takes Guts, Talent and a Positive Attitude. It's not Easy At All. I became a Metal Head because i inherited from my dad. Who used to play in a band in the early 80's but because because of his negativity he didn't make it through the hard test. And eventually negative rough life comes next.

[@italianstallion9148]

Jon Oliva actually plays drums on this track! Wow, they sound incredible and also his voice is godly!

[@SouthernSkeptic]

Jon can play pretty much anything.

[@luka_apic]

​@@SouthernSkeptic that's why he is a god. He and his brother are litearlly gods

[@DeadLake69]

R.I.P. Criss Still have great sound.

[@JoaoSilva-kz1ox]

Jeeeeesus Christ !!!! like literallyyyy!!! :)

[@adrobel7718]

All of these are good

[@RockHistoryTube]

One of the best metal songs of ever.

[@anastasios15279]

JESUS SAVES!!!

[@stefanoperoni6059]

this is pure energy for my soul!!!

[@johnturner112]

I'm glad I got to see them on the Gutter Ballet tour, up close and personal in San Antonio. Doc on Drums, Criss and Chris on guitar, Johnny on bass, and Jon on evil glares and wails.

[@dimetime99]

Man, I'm jelly!!!

[@user-gc9gx5ur7v]

Now tell me, isn't this the most awesome riff ever?? R.i.p. Criss and Paul!

[@BigKexpress]

Epically brutal

[@punkrock1989]

I love the drum kit design!!

[@unclejackluminous1470]

I noticed that too. Triple bass drum and skulls!

[@punkrock1989]

@@unclejackluminous1470 It's just amazing how cool it looks without going over the top man😍. I'd pay top money for that kit and that's no joke. I also love the red cymbal frame around it too, matches the colour scheme of the kit.

[@gsmith7309]

Such a underrated Metal Band 😢❤

[@wiz3904]

This song dominates. RIP, Criss.

[@Nuisance_Bear]

A great under-appreciated thrash metal band. I wish I could sing like this man.

[@10redjet]

Savatage Saves!

[@emilianobenaglia3018]

CHE DIO VI BENEDICA!!!💎❤️❤️❤️⚡⚡⚡🌄🙋🏻🙏🏻

[@brianbeers411]

Unbelievable

[@YVONNEMAPLES]

I went to the benefit concert they had after he died and man that was a sad sight cause John was wearing sunglasses at night cause im sure he was crying but he still rocked on

[@henrynoone3595]

That was the first song i listened to when i was a little boy. Time passes by like wow.

[@gregoryvigneault1824]

The solo is impossibly radd

[@fabiorosario6206]

Que vozzzzz.... nada mais a ser dito

[@janguchelaar5836]

Paul O'Neill saves !!! R.I.P. man .

[@user-jk8bb6wm1s]

What a killer song!🌹

[@TheSteveBoyd]

I've been subscribed for ages, and I have clicked that bell. I've waiting for so many years to see the notification from my favorite metal band pop up in that upper right-hand corner. All you asked is we "Believe". I hear about all of the things Jon Oliva has been through over the past several years, and as a fan of 35+ years it breaks my heart. If somehow you see this, Jon, just know we're still out here. We DO still believe, and we're celebrating the announcement of a new Savatage record in '24!! If it is of any comfort, you have legions of fans standing behind you. Hail The Mountain King!! 🤘🤘

[@MrKamy4u]

2:22 OMGGGGGGGGG WHAT A SOLO OMG

[@PaulC39]

Very good video for this song. Listening to the intro to it on the album is cool. I read there was dialog between the other tracks and they were taken out by Atlantic. A masterpiece of a concept album by Savatage.

[@switchbladeromance1466]

Perfect song..getar is stunning 🎸🇬🇧🎸🇬🇧🎸🇬🇧🤘🤘🤘..second solo blows my kin mind♡♡♡♡♡

[@devilsson6660]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@CAbizzSwissPsy]

one of my sava-faves ;-)

[@healmind77]

Is the best ever band of the 80s

[@wiz3904]

This is an AWESOME song. Thanks for uploading.

[@liquidhandsoap6715]

Man Johnny laid down an absolute monster bass line on this one

[@tamabuku]

I saw them in 2002.... one of the best concerts I have ever been.....

[@dr.x3152]

Criss Oliva was an tremendous guitarist

[@LedSlash71]

one of the best metal song i've ever heard

[@charlesfitze2217]

yes he dose save alright

[@societydwellingifd8080]

*-JESUS SAVES-*

[@RobertWM]

great song :) Savatage is awesome!!

[@416kimmie]

Criss had just left my house and was on his way back to the bubba live stock when he was taken from us by that ass driving drunk. That;s me (the girl) in the beginging of the video and my ol'man riding his bike. We had a fricking awesome time making this video.

[@jagm6430]

Which girl? There's no girl..

[@jerbaldi]

i surely miss these guys...hope big brother gets his shit together cause they inspired an entire generation!

[@W.E.M.-yn8cn]

This song alone in the Top 100 Rock/Metal Songs of the 90ties. Right about the same time Black Sabbath released Dehumizer with it's Time Machine

[@quietone2916]

RIP 🪦 Criss you are not forgotten

[@brianbeers411]

Wow!!

[@danielagado1731]

what a great fuckin song jon oliva along with his little brother criss oliva are savatage and always will nobody else

[@Jason-nn9pl]

This kills!!! 🤘🤘

[@BRAVOFAT]

EXCELENTE BANDA.....DE LAS MEJORES DEL PROGRESIVO, ME ENCANTA

[@bassamnaji2831]

On 2:33 criss literally made the guitar talking! The best guitarist of all times!

[@mojoi_iv_v7_i975]

The first time I saw Savatage Live was in the early 90's on the Gutter Ballet tour at the Orpheum theater in Boston. It was a double bill with Testament. Fast forward to the early 00's, I am at a the Orpheum again to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra when they were still just playing theaters. At one point in the show between songs Chris Caffery reminisces how he and Alex Skolkick had played together on that stage years ago with their respective bands which was the same show I was at! At the end of the show (The TSO Show), I stand up to leave, turn around and who is standing right behind me in the aisle? Paul O'Neil who had come out to watch the end of the show. Nobody else knew who he was. I got a chance to talk to him there for a few moments. Super down to earth guy. RIP Paul...

[@Marioguitar]

I love the accents in the main riff

[@jasaranacemerlang]

Master piece

[@michaelperry6641]

🤘❤️🤘

[@tonysajkowski3534]

Grew up with music trippin on mescaline good times rolling in a buick grand national

[@JasonPhillipsXeariaN]

Nostalgic song for me. First song I ever heard from these guys as kid staying up way to late listing to 98 Rock out of Tampa. No one can replace Criss, but I'm glad they are still going strong.

[@bigstick5278]

98 Rock Ruled the Florida west coast.. They played a small short gig at the old original Thoroughbred Music on Hillsborough Ave. My band mates introduced me to these two brothers after the gig, they all went to school together. Late 70's was a Power house of heavy metal bands in the Tampa Area..Florida at that time and through the 80's was a hotbed for Rock..

[@midnightrunner684]

Make America Great Again

[@gornhorror]

Saw them a very long time ago in a very small place called Studio 1 in Newark N.J. It's not there anymore, but what a place to see a show if you were a rocker!!!

[@vincentrobinson9325]

BADASS 🤘😲

[@pascalmonfort9547]

Diamond !!!!

[@TheQ2004]

Cris Oliva was an amazing guitarist in my opinion

[@martinmueller5328]

This is some super awesomeness