A previously unreleased SAVATAGE live album, captured on June 29, 1990 at the Palace in Los Angeles, is set to see the light of day soon, according to founding vocalist Jon Oliva. The recording comes from the band’s legendary “Gutter Ballet” tour and features the classic touring lineup of the era: Jon Oliva on lead vocals and piano, the late Criss Oliva delivering his iconic lead guitar work, Chris Caffery on guitar, Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, and Steve “Doc” Wacholz on drums.
Jon shared the news of the forthcoming live album through a social media post on Monday, January 26, confirming that its release is drawing closer: “The triple live album with Criss is being turned over to the record company this Monday, the 26th, and it will be coming out soon. This is live from the Palace in Los Angeles on the ‘Gutter Ballet’ tour, and in my opinion, it’s one of the best shows we ever did. Criss and I were absolutely on fire that night — his playing was incredible, my singing was strong, and yeah… I was pretty funny too. We’ve remixed and mastered the entire show, and it sounds absolutely amazing. The song list is fantastic, and the energy from that night really comes through. This is truly a must-have for every real SAVATAGE fan. I can’t wait for you all to hear it”.
According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows:
01. City Beneath The Surface
02. White Witch
03. Of Rage And War
04. She’s In Love
05. Mentally Yours
06. 24 Hrs. Ago
07. Legions
08. Strange Wings
09. Hounds
10. Temptation Revelation
11. When The Crowds Are Gone
12. The Dungeons Are Calling
13. Holocaust
14. Sirens
15. Power Of The Night
16. Hall Of The Mountain King
17. Gutter Ballet
18. Thorazine Shuffle
19. Devastation
Three tracks from SAVATAGE’s 1990 show at the Palace had already surfaced on the 1995 live album “Ghost In The Ruins – A Tribute To Criss Oliva”. These were “Gutter Ballet”, “When The Crowds Are Gone” and the instrumental “Post Script”, which was actually recorded during the band’s soundcheck rather than the concert itself.
