408 - Savatage Hall of the Mountain King 1987

"Hall of the mountain king" was, and remains, the most aggressive Savatage album ever. All four members of the band do an outstanding job. Up front you have the challenging and virtuoso guitar playing of Cris Oliva (R.I.P.) and the insanely emotional screams of Jon Oliva, backed by the tightness of Johnny Lee Middleton on bass and Steve "Doc" Wacholz on drums. Four musicians at a new start of their career and a god-sent producer make this is a total Metal attack. Criss Oliva's chilling guitar lead before the first words are sung marks the perfect beginning to this Savatage classic.