Savatage's 1987 album "Hall of the Mountain King" is a landmark release in heavy metal, blending intricate musicianship with epic storytelling. The album's title track, a metal adaptation of Edvard Grieg's orchestral work, stands as a testament to the band's creative reach.
- The album was produced by Paul O'Neill and Savatage, and recorded at The Record Plant in Hollywood, California.
- "Hall of the Mountain King" was Savatage's fourth studio album and their first to be released on a major label, Atlantic Records.
- The album features the hit single "24 Hours a Day," which received significant airplay on MTV's "Headbangers Ball."
Savatage was an American heavy metal band founded in 1979 by brothers Jon and Criss Oliva. They were pioneers of the progressive metal genre, known for their intricate songwriting and operatic vocal style. The 1987 release of "Hall of the Mountain King" marked a significant moment in their career, showcasing a more polished and ambitious sound that would define their subsequent work.
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