Official Release:
"Jon Oliva's -Tage Mahal" is now the official name for the solo project of Savatage mastermind, Jon Oliva.
Although "The JOP" (Jon Oliva Project) was an easy way for fans to associate it with Jon, the band has been looking for a variety of creative ways to promote the new record and thought the name didn't leave much to the imagination. Along with the name change, The web-site will be undergoing a series of changes in the coming weeks to reflect the name and the attitude of the new record.
"Tage Mahal" will be performing a "sneak preview" of the new record at Prog-Power V in Atlanta, GA. on September 16 & 17. This is the premier metal festival in the US. Make your plans to be there and remember that this show sold out in under 2 weeks last year. Tickets go on sale May 1. Further information can be found at: www.progpowerusa.com
"Tage Mahal" is currently in week 2 of recording. Jon is joined, both in the studio and on tour, by the former members of Circle II Circle: Chris Kinder, Kevin Rothney, Matt LaPorte and John Zahner. The album is scheduled for a late spring/early summer release.
Further information regarding Jon Oliva's "Tage Mahal" can be found at the official site: www.jonoliva.net
"Jon Oliva's -Tage Mahal" is now the official name for the solo project of Savatage mastermind, Jon Oliva.
Although "The JOP" (Jon Oliva Project) was an easy way for fans to associate it with Jon, the band has been looking for a variety of creative ways to promote the new record and thought the name didn't leave much to the imagination. Along with the name change, The web-site will be undergoing a series of changes in the coming weeks to reflect the name and the attitude of the new record.
"Tage Mahal" will be performing a "sneak preview" of the new record at Prog-Power V in Atlanta, GA. on September 16 & 17. This is the premier metal festival in the US. Make your plans to be there and remember that this show sold out in under 2 weeks last year. Tickets go on sale May 1. Further information can be found at: www.progpowerusa.com
"Tage Mahal" is currently in week 2 of recording. Jon is joined, both in the studio and on tour, by the former members of Circle II Circle: Chris Kinder, Kevin Rothney, Matt LaPorte and John Zahner. The album is scheduled for a late spring/early summer release.
Further information regarding Jon Oliva's "Tage Mahal" can be found at the official site: www.jonoliva.net
