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In the late 1980s and early '90s, heavy metal was on the rise, and at the heart of it was Criss Oliva—a virtuoso guitarist and co-founder of the legendary band Savatage. "Criss Oliva: The Voice of a Shattered Soul" is a biopic that takes us inside the mind and life of a troubled genius, tracing Criss’s journey from his early days in Tampa, Florida, to becoming one of the most respected guitarists in rock history. The film will explore Oliva’s deep musical bond with his brother Jon, their creation of Savatage, and how their groundbreaking albums like Hall of the Mountain King and Gutter Ballet pushed the boundaries of heavy metal. Through gripping musical sequences, we’ll see Criss’s technical brilliance and his role in pioneering symphonic metal, fusing complex riffs with orchestral arrangements that would influence generations to come. However, Criss’s story is not just one of triumph. The film will delve into his personal demons—the pressure of fame, his internal struggle for self-acceptance, and his relationships within the chaotic rock world. Alongside his brother Jon, Criss's bond with his bandmates and his love for his wife will be at the center of his emotional conflict.
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Fan Casting Steve Wacholz(Doc)

Role added by kamsismith on November 30, 2024

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Description of Steve Wacholz (Doc):

Steve Wacholz is an American heavy metal drummer. He is best known as the drummer of Savatage from 1977, 1979–1994. His hard-hitting playing style earned him the nickname "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (simply "Doc") by his bandmates, as he was known for using a large three-kick drumset and extra large 3S drumsticks.

 

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  • fabriciohanoi One Guy you can Thin tô make Criss , os that one that makes Steve Clark on Def Leppard biopic he is pretty similar tô Criss

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  • fabriciohanoi Please do This movie , i can imagine The end with The acidente and playing believe , many guitars players doing covers around The world playing savatage in The credits, please do It for Criss and Jon they deserve It

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