JON OLIVA'S PAIN: 'We Put Everything We Had Into This Recording'

April 14, 2008

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band fronted by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has issued the following update:

"Our new CD 'Global Warning' has been released throughout Europe and scheduled for its U.S. release on May 6th.

"We are thrilled to report that 'Global Warning' has received amazing reviews so far and beyond anything we ever expected. Critics around the world are considering this not only a mastepiece from JON OLIVA'S PAIN but one of the best CDs Oliva has ever created in his 28 years of recording! The album is diverse and full of every emotion possible. Fans and critics alike are fully embracing the complexity and variety of music on this CD. We put everything we had into this recording and it looks like it is going to pay off.

"On touring news: JON OLIVA'S PAIN, MANTICORA and MASTERSTROKE will embark on our 15-city Euro spring tour next Wednesday April 23rd in Hamburg, Germany. Festival dates, South America shows and a host of other touring plans will be announced in the coming weeks.

"Don't forget to stay tuned for final U.S. touring info which should be confirmed very soon.

"JON OLIVA'S PAIN, MANTICORA and MASTERSTROKE have also been confirmed to play with the mighty SCORPIONS on May 7th in Madrid, Spain. This promises to be a show not to miss.

"So for now it is back to rehearsal, press for the new CD and preparing for the upcoming tour.

"2008 promises to be a very busy year for JON OLIVA'S PAIN and we hope that you will all join us when we bring the party to your city."

JON OLIVA'S PAIN European tour dates with MANTICORA and MASTERSTROKE:

Apr. 23 - DE - Hamburg @ Headbangers Ballroom
Apr. 25 - NO - Haugesund @ Karmygeddon Metal Festival
Apr. 26 - DK - Copenhagen @ The Rock
Apr. 28 - DE - Aschaffenburg @ Colos-Saal
Apr. 29 - AT- Wien @ Planet Music
May 01 - CH - Pratteln @ Z7
May 02 - IT- Piacenza @ Fillmore
May 03 - IT - Florence @ Viper Club
May 06 - ES - Vitoria @ Azkena
May 07 - ES - Madrid with THE SCORPIONS
May 08 - ES - Barcelona @ Salamandra 1
May 10 - GR - Athens @ Gagarin
May 11 - GR - Thessaloniki @ venue tba
May 13 - DE - Essen @ Turock
May 14 - NL - Tilburg @ 013

JON OLIVA'S PAIN U.S. tour dates with CIRCLE II CIRCLE and MANTICORA:

Sep. 20 - Bourbon Street - Tampa, FL (JON OLIVA'S PAIN & CIRCLE II CIRCLE only)
Sep. 27 - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA - ProgPower USA IX (JON OLIVA'S PAIN only)
Sep. 29 - Pop's - St Louis, MO
Sep. 30 - Legends Music Cafe - Addison, IL
Oct. 02 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI
Oct. 03 - I-Rock - Detroit, MI
Oct. 04 - Agora Ballroom - Cleveland, OH
Oct. 10 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
Oct. 11 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC

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