No Escape - Jon Oliva's Pain

[minorhiccup]

Legendary voice... but Jon, you have a heart-attack coming right on cue. Lose the weight, not the music.

[michael88863]

fucking hell i haven't seen Jon since 1997 circa Savatage - The man is enormous. I actually feel sorry for him. Losing Criss must have been the most horrible thing. Still, killer music I don't care how big he is just hope he looks after his health.

[MrReefer2]

This is a man who hasn't seen his own dick since Gutter Ballet.

[ifoundsage]

@MrReefer2 At least he has one, you dickless piece of shit.

[MrReefer2]

@ifoundsage fuck off little wanker

[ifoundsage]

@MrReefer2 You couldn't fuck your way out of a paper bag. Get the fuck out of here.

[TheRPJ3]

damn, he looks like my cousin but with longer hair...still sounds amazing too.

[Mitsyrules]

Oswald Cobblepot started a metal band?

[Stratfan68]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lifesleepdeath]

the drugs and booze took their toll on his physical self, but his spirit is stronger than most people. We Sava fans know this. Keep Rocking Jon!!

[omuroth88]

god bless jon oliva :) the most epic voice in the world !!!!!!

[Strap1205]

Awesome voice even after all these years!! Jon´s so fucking amazing in every way!!!!

[TheAxe4Ever]

Say hello to Criss for us all Matt. We'll miss you bro. R.I.P.

[lostveggas]

RIP

[smbrTube]

RIP, Matt.

[blazer90815]

I have loved Jon's voice since "Mountain King"......super talent.......rock on my bro...

[avreon]

I believe Jon has an illness because he looks amazing in the early days of Savatage (When The Crowds Are Gone video for example). Perheps the death of Criss triggered something in him ... I don't know but he IS the Mountain King and he made and still does a big influence on my life.

Long live the Mountain King!

[Gormug]

I don't care about his weight. I just hope he doesn't die because of it... He still is the Mountain King and screw all you who just comment about his weight... he is one of the best singers and a great song writer. The song is great and still some people just focus to bitch about his weight. What the fuck guys?! Hail to the King that's all I can say

[numbskull1974]

@Gormug Criss is watching over him, he will be around for a long time!

[MINARD734]

@Gormug I too, hope he fixes his weight for the same reasons. Cuz I wanna hear more from him in the years to come. He's amazing!

[MawBTS]

I thought Rob Dukes and Yngwie Malmsteen were the biggest fatasses in metal, but this guy is even bigger!

[snatchsour]

My God that's just not healthy, Lord have Mercy I can't watch this!

[creativebollocks]

They should rename this album "Food Festival"

[Strap1205]

C´mon people! Face it! He´s a GENIUS!!! He has created so many awesome music projects and he has been already in hell as well!!! But he came back and he is STILL rocking and making good music!!! So FUCK YOU if you laugh about him!!!! ROCK ON MOUNTAIN KING!!!!

[krelbar]

No escape....from the Chinese Buffet, apparently.

[MetalNiller]

I'm a huge Jon Oliva fan, and I love his vocals! But its seems to me that he is getting unhealthy fat :(

[GuitarXpert]

Poor guy who had Jon Oliva's finger being pointed at.

[Bang4URBux]

what the fuck, colonel sanders fucked him, i guess in the 80's he cocaine to maintain the weight, but now its KFC gone mad

[ribosradagast]

He looks like the Penguin! 

[redossie72]

@ribosradagast You got that right...LOL

BUT he can still rock you like there is no tomorrow.

[Strap1205]

@ribosradagast But he still IS the Mountain King! And he still fuckin ROCKS!! ;-)

[TheWhiteSupremacy]

OMFG, he sits down every once in a while...not a good sign

[Maysticha]

Caraca,essa banda tem que lançar um dvd, urgente!!!!

[fluffygutss]

that's a killer voice

[cottjeff]

jon is an awesome vocalist he takes a back seat to no one as a vocalist or song writer hope he keeps going many years

[panagiotis444444]

savatage



[AnimeFreak1983]

Thanks for posting this. i've yet to have the pleasure of seeing them live.

Jon has such an amazing voice. I wish singers like him weren't so hard to find.

I represent a band with label connections and yet cannot seem to find a vocalist of such caliber .

[lvlustaineHero]

The only reason he's fat is because he let him self go and he didnt care once Criss died

[MercuriusWarrior]

i have seen them live on graspop, he is fatter live :s

[manzi71]

Jon Oliva is twice the singer of Ronnie James Dio.Really!

[Metalfreakydoo]

@manzi71

1. different style of singing, 2. no!

they both are genius, but dio is untouchable^^

[XxDrSatan]

he's pretty good. actually they all are. just not a fan of the genre.

[thegates4]

jon rules end on the fuckin story!!!!! 6 fuckin stars

[straightcleaner]

Age effects us all in some way. But he can still sing great!

[pcspiers]

@treeant123 and u'll always be a twat. Get back under ur rock u bellend!

[treeant123]

@pcspiers The elven guys took my rock :(

[Potmendsthesoul]

HOLY HELL HE GOT HUGE!

[ShanghaiArtStudio]

Well said pcspiers. But I love the guys so much, I'd be broken if he passed away cause he wouldn't take care of his health better.

Love u Jon

[Ezraveen]

man he`s fucking fat

[Maysticha]

O nosso Jô Soares do METAL!!!!!!!!

[Cell2677]

he sounds like another singer.... i just cant think of his name..... someone help me here,,,,

[TheSodaFreaK]

R.I.P.

[T3HM3T4L]

Wiki: "Death

On February 17, 2009, Jon Oliva suffered a severe heart attack. He died shortly after at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. After which Jon came back alive and continues to live to this day. Yay!" he ain't dead

[TheSodaFreaK]

Damn! Thats one tough ass dude!

When I checked it didn't say he came back.

[snave86]

ya i saw that, i was freaked out for a sec

[nstygatr]

man I love his voice.

Part of my vocal pattern is based around Jon.

Nice presence.

Right up there with DIO, HALFORD and DICKINSON.

I love it

[pukje1234]

19-03-2010 013 tilburg yessssssssssssssssssssssssss

[ZZombyWooff]

You damn retards who take yourselves and Jon too seriously, go to hell. really.

self-irony is healthier, and I think we who can relax and take this all with humour are even more bigger fans than these kids who sends death threaths to all who mock Jon's weight.

Now that is something that Jon woulds approve.

Grow up, Jon is himself making fun of his weight, retards. Self-irony, self-irony... Stop living in your sick little worlds.

[DrFlaxWebFLOO]

@ZZombyWooff Yeah. We get that. But still, I do NOT approve of people who mark him down because of his weight.

[T3HM3T4L]

Woah, I didn't even notice what a big guy was singing 'till I read your comment O_o

What does it matter if someone's bigger or skinnier or whatever? Do what the hell you like and appreciate talent if it's there, don't be a superficial dick like MTV and all the rest.

[TheSodaFreaK]

He died today = /

[T3HM3T4L]

Woah O-o can you post a source please?

[Heartborne7thSeeker]

@T3HM3T4L Dude you are a real hero! I would give your comment 5 stars if I could!

I wish more people where like you!

May the gods of metal smile upon forever! :)

[MrSirOzz]

Ya know the people that criticize Jon....He's been rocking for close to 30 years, which is alot longer than some of you pukes have been alive. If you are to shallow to see beyond what is on the outside and not for the talent or the music...then dont listen. Dont want UN-fans like that around

[upshaw666]

its so sad seeing jon like this such a great man with great talent

[unknowndm7]

jon oliva !!!!!!

what a voice guys...

[koshevatsky]

what a fat ass as well

[onepolej]

i hope all the assholes who are making fun of this incredibly talnted man beacuse of his wait will burn in hell, i would like all you assholes to know that this man was one of my heroes and one of my biggest influnces(beacause i sing)and the next person who makes fun of him i will track you down and cut your dick off

[DrFlaxWebFLOO]

@onepolej Dude. Cool down. If they can't take the guy for his talent, then they're not worth having in the fan base.

[ChrisHaHaHaHa]

he sure is a BIG influence yeah...

[TheKickassdrummer]

I would be too embarrassed to take the stage if I allowed myself to get that disgustingly fat...

[ZZombyWooff]

heh heh, he looks like penguin man by danny devito, from batman returns.

[TheBestGuitarSoloEVR]

rotfl, he is fat, i saw them at stage and he was sitting in a damn chair! ROCK ON!!! RIP CHRIS!!

[ZZombyWooff]

heh lol. it is healthy to be self-ironic. I know jon oliv.. I mean jabba the hutt and everyone else is making jokes about his weight. Grow up. I hate these little fans who are taking everything so damn seriously. "I FUCKING KILL YOU YOU FUCKER" etc etc If I make a little joke about their idols.. jesus christ.. can you imagine that?!

[DrFlaxWebFLOO]

@ZZombyWooff It's not that, exactly. It's the fact that you're being superficial. Criticize the music if you don't like it. But Oliva has contributed to Metal and Hard Rock over the years, and he still puts on a great show, regardless of how many pants sizes he has gone up.

[theinmortal6]

I hope he will recover his health

cool voice,anyway

[coco0178]

all those who just says something about the size of a man in music they just don't listen the song so all those who do that don't fucking call yourselves metalheads go watch maddona britney spears or something...

[richard1860]

Jon Oliva's Pain i hate you you finsh savatage back to your minds jon remamber holy of the munten king remamber that old days i hope you will do that cos that is the only real heavy metal bye jon i hate you

[DrFlaxWebFLOO]

JOP didn't finish Savatage. Trans-Siberian Orchestra did. And Criss Oliva's Death in '93 began the downfall, you dumb piece of shit. Savatage is incomplete without the great Criss Oliva on guitar. And JOP is the next best thing to Savatage. Jon Oliva is a metal God. Fuck you, good sir.

[pcspiers]

why is every fucker so hung up over his weight..it's not fucking cat walk it's a metal gig!..jesus ppl...listen to the music and stop judging the guy on his size!

[Heartborne7thSeeker]

@pcspiers very well said! :) I totally agree with you!

[MrSatanica]

@pcspiers Exactly! It's music, not a porn show like fucking Lady "I shave my pussy" Gaga or other degenerated MTV crap.

[treeant123]

@pcspiers hes still fat

[obijohnson]

Jon Olivia is the physical embodiment of pain. Almost makes obesity seem metal... I do wish he'd stay healthier though, I'd hate to see him go.

[pooplo12]

i was at same plane with these guys!

[backwoodsrd]

I remember the basement, used to wait by the back door and set up drums for a free cup and saw tracy lords with pantera new years eve 87 anyone remember warlock at on the rocks?

[stewieBH]

Fat bastard Oo

[Mathijsweb]

Is the michelin logo based on this guy?

[tomm294]

did he intentionally hit himself or was it an accident

[Stony6988]

watch jon hit himself in the head with the mike at 2:20, i laugh out loud every time i see it!

[MaxPayne72]

Accident.

[psychowildchild]

Olivia man, he's an inspiration to me as a musical genius but it pains me to see him this way.

[RojizoMaster]

he might be overweighted, but he still can sing like a god

[algi80]

No, when he sang like a God that was on Mountain King. :(

[maidenfans]

jon oliva is the singer of the best band ever!

[nstygatr]

I had a chance to shake his hand after a gig at this little shit hole in dallas we were playing with Pantera. This night and the next it was all about savatage. Been a while but I think it was a place called the Basemennt. Anyway I think Jon is one of the best!

[TheKickassdrummer]

sad to see john has let himself go physically. He needs to spend a little bit of time in the gym.

[Swenrik]

I hope tath to but he should get some heart attacks son.

[Riprandycriss94]

if he dies than music will truly be dead. no criss oliva, no randy rhoads already. without john what will we do

[Scorpiuszeroone]

Jon Oliva is a endless supply of quality music and lyrics. I hope he can take care of himself and be with us for many years to come. We've already lost one Oliva. Long live! \m/

[jmbaulk]

geez i love jon oliva and savatage !! i'm very sad to see john oliva let himself go physically ... still i highly respected and loved in the metal world.

[neonroret]

Have heard better...

[DrFlaxWebFLOO]

Coming from some twat who just uploads videos of his dogs. Jon Oliva is a living legend. He has a brilliant voice. His song writing skills are unparralled. And he's a nice guy who has been through hell and back. Fuck you, sir.

[hellsreborn]

Wow. Learn to spell, retard.

[unconformistf1]

te voices don't sound much well in this live, but those men are really destructive machines

[paokntg19]

Testamentslayer you are not right

[cruelcriminal]

great voice! keep rock'n

[Insane4lifez]

He is so big.

[maurillion]

in fact, he is a perfect "penguin" for the next batman!!!!

[Testamentslayer]

damn jon got big, but he still one of the most bad ass vocals in Metal

[SavaFun]

i totally agree with you....

[TLPsoldier4life]

jon is a legend....I live in zephyrhills .i shit my pants when i found out that shane french owns the cd store here.fuckin cool.

[johnniechains]

great fucking metal voice, rip criss...

[coil3]

You can fuck off imo, if you criticize his music because of his weight. He is still great.

[ghida44]

fucking hell jon im looking at the poster of streets of a rock opera and i can't believe u keep putting on weight......enough american junk! and this music is clearly not the best you....miss you jon the real one....Savatage forever

[fenbass99]

i,m with you on this one but i bet he still gets more ass than me and you put together. Ive seen Jon quite a few times live and for me its a health issue. I could give a fuck less what he looks like onstage i just want him to be healthy and live a long life of rock an fuckin roll.

[ghida44]

ok cool but because i am a long term fan i do care about what he looks like and clearly the music he played recently can stand a chance agains his best Savatage days. Long live Jon Oliva!

[fenbass99]

Your right dude when i think about it. I'm a singer in a cover band and i try to stay in good shape for when im onstage. I just think fans see you in a better light that way. Jons gonna be in town on May 15th i'll let you know how he's lookin and soundin.

[ghida44]

cool thanks.......does anybody knows if he's coming to Europe in Summer?

[axelebest]

yep! tuska-festival in helsinki, finland in june

[vageloukos]

and also at graspop-belgium. in june

[AN0NYM00S]

He was in Flensburg, Germany last saturday. Damn that shit was good! Haven't hat this much fun in a long long time!

[yohanu]

Everyone complaining about his weight are obviously jealous posers.

[Hellhammerabadon]

When i saw photos of him when he had his mustache and his beard he reminds me a lot to Governor Ratclife from Disney's Pocahontas, LOL!, But well, he may have overweight but still he's fucking awesome, all hail Oliva brothers (R.I.P. Cris)

[thegates4]

jdpalm can fuck himself horrible comment to an awesome person

[jdpalm]

Yeah you probably weigh about 400 lbs too, f u a**wipe loser

[jdpalm]

Great singer, in his heyday, still sounds ok, but my god, I would be embarrased to be seen onstage like this....retirement time dude....

[Brutality169]

love this song

[jwvroman]

He should change the band name to Jon Oliva's Lardfest.

[metaldave08096]

wow, your a fuckking jerk, what does a man's weight have to do with his musical tallent??? We have eyes we can see that he is big. But who cares, he still fuckking rocks!!!

[jwvroman]

It'll have a lot to do with his talent if he has a stroke.  I assume you're in a band that plays out, right? Would YOU go onstage looking like a slob?

[metaldave08096]

If it bothers you that much then just don't watch it. Can't you just enjoy the music without the negative comments????

[brokensoul70]

I could not have said that better myself. I think these fags are just jealous, this man has done so much for metal while the haters might be a pimple on the ass of metal at best. Jon has been through a lot, when you lose someone close to you in such a senseless manner that you grew up with it does a lot to you and you never really get over it.

[chenOrhen4]

i hope he isn't doing stage diving

[jimoleon13]

Holy crap!! is this Jon Oliva ??

i cant believe it he has become like a wardrobe :S

[BoEJohnWayne]

I love Savatage, TSO, JOP, but holy shit I wish he would at least upgrade to chubby

He looks like my grandma here :( :( :(

[buttondiet]

AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!! Love you JON X

[TheTrueFortress]

Listening to this yet again ... WHAT a voice, eh? Terrific.

[TheTrueFortress]

Jon is a heavy metal legend. True, his obesity isn't doing him any favours, but as another person stated, we all have our problems. The man is a killer singer and a true musical talent. Jon Oliva's Pain is a great band, too.

Much respect and love for Mr. Oliva.

[jamburg48]

screw you ,listen moron it is slimming music

[semtexxrev]

I guess black isn't always slimming

[predador21]

It's sad that he gained so much weight, but I'm glad to see that his voice still in shape.

[greymalkin16]

If you want to see a skinny Jon Oliva just take a look at the front CD cover for Streets. I am surprised at how much weight he has gained, but then I haven't seen any video or pictures of him since then. I love Savatage and TSO and how much Jon Oliva weighs doesn't change that, but for his own sake and the sake of his loved ones, I hope he loses weight.

[sebastianroxxx]

hey now! WHAT A GREAT PERFORMER i WILL SEE YOU IN THE BURGH MONDAY

[killinburnin]

Jon Oliva is a genius

[Ludzburg]

OMG, I didn't thought he was so fat.

[killinburnin]

Jon Oliva is GOD Savatage has always been the greatest heavy metal band for me --- so respected band

[soapywater]

they are great live!!

[greenpowercr]

I see in Jon the grandfather i allways wanted, (wise, huge, friendly) but strong and rude at the same time, i'm so proud of that kind of humans, Jon Olive you are the master.

[AdrianRehn]

Did he gain all the weight after his brother died?

[akaboo69]

I would guess so stress kind of does that to people

[tacosauce82]

respect to you jon. you're the fuckin coolest muthfuker in the world!

[tacosauce82]

my older brother got that big too...just laying around eatin bad and drinking too much coffee. he went vegan because his heart was bad. after 4 months he lost a ton of weight. it can be done.

[djeikop]

Agreed, he's always been a big guy, but now he's just obese. He should seek some help, that can't be healthy.

[Britton001]

He used to be skinny as a rail. Even when I saw Savatage on the "Hall Of The Mountain King" tour with Dio. He's had a lot of shit happen in his life. Small, big he's still Jon and his voice hasn't changed at all. I had the honor of interviewing him a few years back, one of the highlights of my writing career.

[dadofg2005]

I love you plantguy666. Let's make a baby. We will name him DT.

[Metalstryke]

he actually wasn't this large back in the day, he got larger after Criss' death i feel that might have affected him alot

[plantguy666]

enough goddamn political correctness. Jon is awesome, so is 'tage. but shit it looks like he ate his former bandmates

[MDgspotter]

I think it's sad that when they came out with Hall out the Mountain King, the video did him great injustice to what all the bands of metal looked like and since he didn't look the part the band didn't get the national recognition they deserved... but that didn't stop me from loving every minute of their timeless music ..Please stick around Jon I have yet to ever see you play live ..Come to Syracuse NY for the next K-rockathon..We miss you Savatage!!!

[chrisslooter]

Jon is what he is. We are not all dealt the same deck of cards as far as bodies. He still performs at top level. Jon is a total metal legend. Playing the A game as long as possible.

Jon rules!!!

[maidenfans]

I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE REUNION!!!

[edgeofdrama]

I love Jon Oliva, I love his voice and everything he's accomplished and its not that I have a problem with his look. But this weight is not healthy. And I think he suffers under comments like these and everything...

This man should be known for his music, for his heart and for his voice. Not for being too fat.... so I hope he gets this problem fixed. for himself and for his fans.

[maidenfans]

jon you are great but please stay healthy!!!

We don't want to miss you!

MAKE A TRY!!!

[dadofg2005]

IN THE HALL.....OF THE BURGER KING!!!!!

I still love Jon and the 'tage though.

[Hellhammerabadon]

JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA

Dude, that was Epic, ALL HAIL SAVATAGE AND JON OLIVA!

[emoliciousss13]

omg -_-'

[CordBB]

ownage kurwa

[AustrianReaper]

I think he should make a diet

cuz with this weight it could easily happen that he gets problems with his health and I really don't want to miss his music

[1995gts]

Jon Oliva? This almost sounds and looks liek the band "HEART" LMAO

[Zandoren]

I'm amazed and disappointed at how rude some people on this site can be. Jon is an amazing man who has been to hell and back in several ways. Please, people, show a little more respect. We all have our vices.