
Chris Akin sits down with Johnny Lee Middleton to dig into a release that’s been sitting in the vault for decades... and the stories behind it are every bit as wild as you’d expect. From the band’s return to the stage to the truth about the old days, image, MTV, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and where Savatage goes next, this conversation goes places you probably won’t expect.KILLER PRICE ON SAVATAGE’S MADNESS REIGNS FROM THE GUTTER 1990 ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4wM0fleIf you’ve ever wondered why this band still has fans packing venues all over the world, this one answers that question without pulling any punches.GET YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Watch CMS commercial free with no publishing delay by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comDisclaimer: All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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