Wow! I've been a fan of Saviour Machine for about 6 or 7 years now and I must say I'm DELIGHTED to see them mentioned here!
Yes, the have toured the U.S... I've seen them live twice, in fact. Once was in 1999 in Elgin, IL on Halloween night with Rackets & Drapes and Wedding Party - one of the greatest shows I've ever been to! .... Just a little memory to relate: On the SM website there ought to be pictures of a burning flag where the flames are in the shape of a cross, and another where they form the Saviour Machine mask (something of a Phantom of the Opera vein that runs common through SM's history). I was at that show and I remember seeing that as it happened. Whew, what an experience! The other show was at Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, IL in 2001. Actually, I only caught the last few sngs of the encore because I was over at the Main Stage watching the STRYPER reunion show! haha! Anyway, it's said that the Cornerstone show would be their last in the U.S. They have performed at Christmas Night In Germany in the past, perhaps they still do/will?
Anyway, the Legend series: The whole series is about the prophecies of the End Times. Legend I is about the prophets and their visions from the Old Testament. Legend II is about the prophets their visions from the New Testament, minus the Book of Revelations. And Legend III is all about Revelations, but because the whole book is about End Time prophecy, it takes up two volumes, hence III:I & III:II
As for Leged II being boring, I wouldn't agree. It's "not as good" as Legend I but that's only becuase Legend I was a phenomenal success for the band. For those just checking out Saviour Machine, I recommend listening to Legend I, Saviour Machine I, and their self-titled demo album. Legend III:I is a great listen, as well.
Eric Clayton is definately one of my favorite ocalists to listen to. He is dramatic, intense, talented, and passionate. A very humble and gracious man with a true vision of theatrical performance! Saviour Machine is arguably one of the greatest live best I've even seen!
~Tammy Z~