I'm confirmed for the interview with Zak on 10.30.06
here's what I have so far, so are ones that were contributed by some of the UMOS members, plus some that I formulated over the last few days...
The last section is similar to what I used to come with Sludge more or less word association "light." Check it and let me know what you think?!
Zak Stevens
How did you first come to know the Oliva brothers?
You signed on for the Savatage album Edge of Thorns how exciting was that for you? And how nervous were you about fan acceptance of you as the new singer?
Edge of Thorns is a killer album, Im not a huge of the ballad type stuff but Sleep is nearing power ballad territory and its fantastic. Was it hard to record Handful of Rain since Criss was gone? In retrospect what do you think of that record?
Could you share some memories you have of Criss Oliva? Aside from a great guitarist what kind of a person was he?
You've had a couple of albums since replacing all the band members. Do you consider Circle II Circle more of a complete band or more like the Zak Stevens project?
How has your music progressed or changed since you parted with Savatage?
Favorite album from the Circle II Circle catalog so far?
With Burden of Truth its a concept album that is based on material that has been covered on the Da Vinci Code. Correct me if Im wrong but its more or less stating that Jesus and Mary of Magdalene were husband and wife and she was with child and their decedents are among us to this day?
Why cover this topic, was this something that you had in the works for a while?
The funny thing is that haven been raised Catholic I have seen the painting of the last supper for years, but at an early age maybe 7-8 years old I questioned people as to the figure to Jesus right. To me its clearly a female, among 11 and then Jesus.
The Da Vinci Code became a movie there was tons of controversy around it for obvious reasons. Did you get a chance to catch that movie and if so what did you think?
Was the Burden of Truth really wrap up recording on 6.6.06?
How quickly did this album come together? Was it a lengthy writing process?
If you had a gun to your head and were asked to pick the best track on Burden of Truth what would it be and why?
How is your reception overseas? Do you feel that the US can still be an important place for metal bands?
Have there been any discussions of live shows or appearance in the United States to promote Burden of Truth?
Are you planning take part in the fabled Savatage 25th Anniversary, whenever it actually comes together?
"reserve"
Please play along and say the first thing that comes to mind for each person, place or thing:
Tamp Florida
Jon Oliva
Criss Oliva
Wicked Witch
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Edge of Thorns -
here's what I have so far, so are ones that were contributed by some of the UMOS members, plus some that I formulated over the last few days...
The last section is similar to what I used to come with Sludge more or less word association "light." Check it and let me know what you think?!
Zak Stevens
How did you first come to know the Oliva brothers?
You signed on for the Savatage album Edge of Thorns how exciting was that for you? And how nervous were you about fan acceptance of you as the new singer?
Edge of Thorns is a killer album, Im not a huge of the ballad type stuff but Sleep is nearing power ballad territory and its fantastic. Was it hard to record Handful of Rain since Criss was gone? In retrospect what do you think of that record?
Could you share some memories you have of Criss Oliva? Aside from a great guitarist what kind of a person was he?
You've had a couple of albums since replacing all the band members. Do you consider Circle II Circle more of a complete band or more like the Zak Stevens project?
How has your music progressed or changed since you parted with Savatage?
Favorite album from the Circle II Circle catalog so far?
With Burden of Truth its a concept album that is based on material that has been covered on the Da Vinci Code. Correct me if Im wrong but its more or less stating that Jesus and Mary of Magdalene were husband and wife and she was with child and their decedents are among us to this day?
Why cover this topic, was this something that you had in the works for a while?
The funny thing is that haven been raised Catholic I have seen the painting of the last supper for years, but at an early age maybe 7-8 years old I questioned people as to the figure to Jesus right. To me its clearly a female, among 11 and then Jesus.
The Da Vinci Code became a movie there was tons of controversy around it for obvious reasons. Did you get a chance to catch that movie and if so what did you think?
Was the Burden of Truth really wrap up recording on 6.6.06?
How quickly did this album come together? Was it a lengthy writing process?
If you had a gun to your head and were asked to pick the best track on Burden of Truth what would it be and why?
How is your reception overseas? Do you feel that the US can still be an important place for metal bands?
Have there been any discussions of live shows or appearance in the United States to promote Burden of Truth?
Are you planning take part in the fabled Savatage 25th Anniversary, whenever it actually comes together?
"reserve"
Please play along and say the first thing that comes to mind for each person, place or thing:
Tamp Florida
Jon Oliva
Criss Oliva
Wicked Witch
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Edge of Thorns -