Name: Poets And Madmen
Brand: Savatage

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Catalogue number

0217050EMUBL

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-03

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Orchard

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Sales:8.875

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4029759170488

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2 / LP

Artist

Savatage

Genre US

Metal

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Savatage is an American progressive heavy metal band hailing from Tampa, Florida. Originally formed in 1978 as Avatar, the band underwent several lineup changes before disbanding in 2002. However, they briefly reunited in 2014-2015 and have since reformed again in 2023.
Known for their unique blend of heavy metal and progressive rock, Savatage has left a lasting impact on the music industry. Their powerful and melodic sound, coupled with thought-provoking lyrics, has garnered them a dedicated fan base worldwide.
Influenced by bands such as *Halford*, "Jon Oliva's Pain", and *Virgin Steele*, Savatage has carved out their own distinct musical style. With albums like "Hall of the Mountain King" and "Streets: A Rock Opera," they have proven themselves to be masters of storytelling through music.

Poets and Madmen is the eleventh studio album by American heavy metal band Savatage, released in 2001. It was their last album before their 12-year hiatus, which lasted from 2002 to 2014. The album has a loose concept inspired by the career and death of journalist Kevin Carter, but has much less narrative in the lyrics than the previous two rock operas (Dead Winter Dead and The Wake of Magellan) penned by Paul O'Neill. Everything said in the album is fiction, except with regards to what is sung about Carter. The album is also noted as it is the only Savatage album to not feature a title song from the album, although the title was taken from lyrics to the track "Symmetry" from the band's 1994 album, Handful of Rain.

Poets And Madmen

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