Just one day before the release of their long-awaited and previously unreleased live album “Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)”, US metal legends Savatage unveil a brand-new video for ‘Gutter Ballet (Live 1990)’ – a powerful visual tribute to one of the most celebrated eras in the band’s history.
Far more than a standard live clip, the video serves as a unique time capsule, weaving together rare memorabilia, archival material and excerpts from the original ‘Gutter Ballet’ music video and live performance footage from Savatage‘s legendary 1990 tour. The result is a moving retrospective that captures the ambition, energy and spirit of a band at the peak of its powers.
Originally released in 1989, “Gutter Ballet” marked a turning point for Savatage. Blending heavy metal intensity with theatrical songwriting, classical influences and emotional depth, the album expanded the boundaries of the genre and cemented the band’s place among metal’s most visionary acts. Its title track remains one of Savatage‘s most iconic compositions and a cornerstone of their legacy.
The video arrives as the final preview of “Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)”, the long-lost official live recording that finally documents Savatage‘s acclaimed “Gutter Ballet” era on stage. Featuring the classic line-up of Jon Oliva, Criss Oliva, Chris Caffery, Johnny Lee Middleton and Steve “Doc” Wacholz, the album captures what many fans regard as the definitive chapter in Savatage‘s history.
Recorded during the extensive 1990 tour across Europe and North America, the album features 19 tracks spanning the band’s classic catalogue, including ‘Sirens’, ‘Power Of The Night’, ‘Hall Of The Mountain King’ and, of course, ‘Gutter Ballet’.
Reflecting on that era, Jon Oliva recalls: “The Gutter Tour was Savatage at its live show peak. It was six months where madness definitely reigned in the gutter. Enjoy it, friends!”
Arriving tomorrow, June 26, 2026, “Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)” offers fans a rare opportunity to experience the band during one of the most important and influential periods of their career, with the album fully restored, remixed and as powerful as ever.
Watch ‘Gutter Ballet (Live 1990) (Official Video)’ here: https://youtu.be/Zh396-CKdpU
Pre-order “Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)”: savatage.lnk.to/MadnessReignsFromTheGutterPR
The release of the live album coincides with Savatage’s highly anticipated 2026 “Prelude To Madness” tour, marking the band’s return to European stages and giving fans the opportunity to celebrate the enduring legacy of one of heavy metal’s most influential bands. For tour dates and further information visit: www.savatage.com.
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Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)
Line-up Packaging Details:
Jon Oliva – Vocals, Keyboards
Criss Oliva – Guitar, Vocals CD:
Chris Caffery – Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals Double-CD, 6-panel Digipak, 20-page Booklet
Johnny Lee Middleton – Bass, Vocals
Steve “Doc” Wacholz – Drums LP:
3x 180g LP, black Vinyl, 33rpm, 8-page vinyl-sized
Tracklist: Booklet + special eye-catcher: side F features
1. City Beneath The Surface an engraving of the cover picture
2. White Witch
3. Of Rage And War
4. She’s In Love
5. Mentally Yours
6. 24 Hrs. Ago
7. Legions
8. Strange Wings
9. Hounds
10. Temptation Revelation
11. When The Crowds Are Gone
12. The Dungeons Are Calling
13. Holocaust
14. Sirens
15. Power Of The Night
16. Hall Of The Mountain King
17. Gutter Ballet
18. Thorazine Shuffle
19. Devastation
Duration:
over 90 minutes
