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Released 20 years ago

Maniacal Renderings

Jon Oliva's Pain · 2006

68 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal

A powerful blend of heavy metal riffs and progressive melodies interwoven with dramatic storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dramatic storytelling elements

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2006, Jon Oliva's Pain was at a critical juncture following the legacy of Savatage. 'Maniacal Renderings' marked their third studio album, showcasing Oliva's evolution as a solo artist while continuing to explore darker themes and complex musical arrangements. This release followed their previous album, 'The Dark,' and solidified their presence in the heavy metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Ozzy Osbourne· Rob Zombie· Per Fredrik Åsly

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Through the Eyes of the King 4:35
  • 2 Maniacal Renderings 7:45
  • 3 The Evil Beside You 4:51
  • 4 Time to Die 4:26
  • 5 The Answer 5:38
  • 6 Push It to the Limit 3:02
  • 7 Who's Playing God 4:16
  • 8 Timeless Flight 6:53
  • 9 Holes 5:10
  • 10 End Times 7:51
  • 11 Still I Pray for You Now 3:17
  • 12 Only You 10:42

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