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Savatage's Legacy: Caffery Defends Band Amid Controversy

3/18/2025

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SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery responded to backlash over the band's revival without the late Criss Oliva, stressing the need to honor their legacy. Current member Zak Stevens, who stepped in for Jon Oliva, now faces his own challenges as Jon battles multiple sclerosis and a troubled past marked by drug-related arrests.

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SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery responded to backlash over the band's revival without the late Criss Oliva, stressing the need to honor their legacy. Current member Zak Stevens, who stepped in for Jon Oliva, now faces his own challenges as Jon battles multiple sclerosis and a troubled past marked by drug-related arrests.