JON OLIVA'S PAIN featuring mainman Jon Oliva (ex-SAVATAGE), have announced that Orlando's very own SEVEN KINGDOMS have been added to the line-up for their June 16th show at the Ritz in Ybor City (Tampa) as they kick off the 25th anniversary tour of The Hall Of The Mountain King. Seven Kingdoms is fresh out of the studio and will play lots of awesome new cuts from their forthcoming album at this show.
Oliva recently issued the following update as the band gears up for their European tour and warm-up show in Tampa, FL:
"With the passing of our dear friend and guitarist Matt LaPorte just a year ago, it is time to get the machine back up and running. I miss performing live, and the timing of the 25th anniversary of Hall Of The Mountain King makes this the perfect opportunity. We will perform what I consider one of the best and most important records of Savatage's career, and this is of course another chance I get to honor my brother Criss, one of the greatest guitar players ever. I am still going through old tapes and recordings, and can't believe what a talent he was and how he continues to inspire me. I hope you can attend this special show, we will be leaving it all on stage every night with you, the legions, by our sides. See you soon and much love to all!"
Drummer/producer Christopher Kinder adds: "This is a celebration of the life and music that we feel is worthy of this tour. Hall Of The Mountain King is a staple to many heavy metal fans around the globe, and it certainly deserves a party. The band has been in rehearsal mode for quite some time now, and really sounds fantastic. A few more weeks and we will all be on auto-pilot. It's going to be epic! This opportunity — and there will only be these 15 shows — comes along once in a lifetime, and we have prepared a very special night for all who attend."
The band's schedule is now as follows:
June
16 - Ritz Theatre - Tampa/Ybor City, Florida
23 - Brückenforum - Bonn, Germany
24 - Graspop Festival - Dessel, Belgium
25 - Biebob - Vosselaar, Belgium
27 - venue tba - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
29 - Turock - Essen, Germany
30 - Dokkem Festival - Raard, Netherlands
July
3 - Colos-Saal - Aschaffenburg, Germany
4 - Zoetermeer - Boerderij, Netherlands ,
5 - Biebob - Vosselaar, Belgium
7 - Byscenen - Haugesund, Norway
9 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
10 - Live Club - Milan, Italy
12 - Bang Your Head Festival - Balingen, Germany
13 - 013 - Tilburg, Netherlands
15 - Garage - London, UK
***If you plan on making this show in Florida and need tickets, PM me or just somehow let me know as we are selling tickets for the show
FULL SHOW DETAILS -
Jon Oliva's Pain celebrates the 25th Anniversary of "Hall of the Mountain King" and Doctor Butcher in Florida playing the entire classic Savatage album front to back! Plus they will play classic tunes like Gutter Ballet and more..
Date : Saturday, June 16, 2012
Venue: The RITZ Ybor...1503 East 7 th Ave, Ybor City Florida
(813) 248-9210
7:30pm - Doors
7:30 -8:45 Pre party in the front bar with RETRIBUTION
(featuring Damond Jiniya formerly of Savatage)
9pm – 9:30 - Worlds Divide
9:45 – 10:45 – Jet City (The Ultimate Tribute to Queensryche)
11:00 – 12:30AM JON OLIVA'S PAIN
12:30 – 3AM: JOP Meet and Greet and after show party with Damond and RETRIBUTION !
Ticket Price- $25.00 in advance and day of show.
Parking for the Ritz is located in the parking garage directly behind the venue.
Discount Hotel Information:
Don Vincente - 813-241-4545 (tell them Carla at The RITZ said to get "The RITZ Ybor" Rate) 1915 Republica de Cuba · Tampa, FL 33605
Corner of 14th St and 9th Ave
Tel: (813) 241-4545 · Toll Free: 866-206-4545
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District (tell them Carla at The RITZ said to get "The RITZ Ybor" Rate)
1700 East 9th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, USA 33605
Tel: 1-813-769-9267
Ybor City (Old Tampa) is a fantastic mix of clubs, restaurants and bars...something for everyone and all within walking distance of the Ritz. The Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel is just minutes away and it's there that you can party 24/7.
Don't miss this once in a lifetime metal event!
Bacon, Morrisound and Crown Royal.. It's a Magical Experience... but we talked about it briefly then, before it got to management, so it just worked out. 
