Jon Oliva's Pain

The Profile

Jon Oliva's Pain is the solo project/band led by Jon Oliva (best known as the leader of Savatage). The project released its debut album Tage 'Mahal (2004) followed by Maniacal Renderings (2006) and Global Warning (2008). The music draws heavily on Savatage-era songwriting, piano and dramatic vocals.

Founded by Jon Oliva after Savatage's end in 2002; several tracks were written with his late brother Criss Oliva in the 1980s. Albums reviewed on DeBaser include Maniacal Renderings (2006) and Global Warning (2008).

Two DeBaser reviews praise Jon Oliva's Pain for continuing the Savatage legacy. Maniacal Renderings (2006) and Global Warning (2008) are noted for strong vocals, piano work and melodic songwriting. Both reviews recommend the albums to Savatage fans. Critics highlight songs co-written with Criss Oliva from the 1980s.