Savatageâ??s Grand 1995 Concept Album â??Dead Winter Deadâ? was unquestionably an important, albeit transitional, record for Savatage. It boosted the groupâ??s European following and it found Oliva reclaiming a more active role in the band.
â??On â??Dead Winter Deadâ?? we completed the storytelling we started on â??Streetsâ??, and we also took the counterpoint we established on â??Handful of Rainâ?? even furtherâ?, said Paul Oâ??Neill.
The LP reissue edition is becoming available as 180g Double 12â? Black Vinyl LP, along with a Limited Collectorâ??s Edition on Heavyweight Red Double Vinyl. Both editions are mastered for vinyl, reissued with the original cover design, specially enhanced artwork, including a 16-pages LP booklet with extensive liner notes by Clay Marshall and carry an exclusive, previously unreleased live bonus-track. Exclusive to the Limited Collectorâ??s Edition is a 1996 European Tour Poster Replica.
LP. - INCL. 2 BONUS TRACKS
Digitally re-mastered edition of this 1995 album from the Heavy Metal crew. Over a career spanning 12 albums and countless live performances, Savatage has become a band of staggering power and limitless creativity. Formed by Jon and Criss Oliva in the early '80s, Savatage quickly established itself at the cutting edge of the hard rock world. Tempering savage metal attacks with haunting orchestrations and a distinctive melodic sense, the band has pushed the artistic envelope of their genre and, in the process, garnered a large world-wide following.
"Dead Winter Dead (2011 Edition)" is a remastered CD release of Savatage?s iconic 1995 concept album, brought to you by Edel:Records. This progressive metal masterpiece tells a powerful story set during the Bosnian War, blending heavy riffs with symphonic elements and intricate storytelling. The 2011 edition offers enhanced sound quality and bonus material that deepens the listener's experience of this ambitious narrative journey.
Savatage, formed in Florida in 1979 by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva, are pioneers of progressive and symphonic metal. Known for their theatrical approach to songwriting and groundbreaking albums like "Hall of the Mountain King," "Gutter Ballet," and "Streets: A Rock Opera," they have influenced countless bands worldwide. Their blend of classical influences with hard rock has earned them critical acclaim and a loyal global fanbase.
Edel:Records is an established German music label renowned for its high-quality releases across various genres. With decades of experience in the industry, Edel:Records supports both legendary acts and emerging talents, ensuring exceptional production values on every project.
This special edition CD is essential for fans seeking to rediscover one of Savatage?s most celebrated works or newcomers eager to explore epic storytelling through music at its finest.
The musical basis has also undergone significant changes, almost every song on this album has a full-fledged symphony orchestra. In combination with soulful texts, such a neoclassical sound creates a soft and gentle atmosphere, there is an amazing feeling of being there, as if you were right there - in Yugoslavia, among the horrors of war. John Oliva added fuel to the general cauldron of raging emotions, a couple of songs he sang (“I Am” and “Doesn't Matter Anyway”) simply amaze with their anger and negativity, John’s infernal voice is the best suited for the parties of villains. Among the most wonderful tracks you can distinguish the touching lag "This Is The Time", the hurricane symphonic action movie "Dead Winter Dead", and simply the breathtaking instrumental "Mozart And Madness". Also, Savatage could not do (and even less so on such an orchestral album) without its signature polyphony, it can be heard in the pair of the final tracks "One Child" and "Not What You See". Summing up, we can conclude that, this disc may not be the best work of the group, but it definitely deserves attention. Mostly because of the awesome atmosphere and mood that comes with listening to Dead Winter Dead. Great job.
Evripidis T. - 10/Sep/2017
One of the finest moments from this symphonic metal band that turned into trans siberian orchestra!! If you like Queen in a more metal way this is it!
Gustavo Francisco D. - 26/Dec/2014
Savatage es una de mis bandas favoritas. No conozco otra banda del metal siquiera parecida, desde las orquestaciones, los arreglos corales, el concepto, la historia todo tan bien elaborado. Como si eso fuera poco la voz de Zak Stevens y las guitarras de Al Pitrelli y Chris Caffery cautivan y emocionan. Esta edición 2011 viene en un digipack muy bien diseñado y además incluye dos bonus tracks que no son para nada despreciables.
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