CHRIS CAFFERY (SAVATAGE): “[PAUL O’NEILL] Tried To Get The SCORPIONS To Do [“Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)”]”

photograph of guitarist Chris Caffery on stage playing guitar.

Guitar virtuoso Chris Caffery, known for his work with Savatage and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, is celebrating two decades of his solo career with a powerful new compilation titled 20 Years of the Music Man, dropping June 13th internationally via Metalville Records. This special release features 21 tracks handpicked by Chris himself, blending fan favorites, personal milestones, and never-before-heard gems that showcase the heart and soul behind his music. More than just a retrospective, the album is a heartfelt thank-you to fans, friends, collaborators, and mentors who’ve been part of his musical journey — including a touching tribute to the late Paul O’Neill and Chris’s own mother, both of whom were instrumental in shaping his path.

To dive deeper into the stories behind the songs and reflect on two decades of solo success, Metal Express Radio Backstage brings you an interview with Chris Caffery, hosted by Bryce Van Patten. From behind-the-scenes insights to personal reflections and future plans, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the life and legacy of one of metal’s most passionate and prolific guitarists. Don’t miss this interview with Chris Caffery, with new news about the upcoming Savatage album and tour!

Coming June 13th on Metalville Records!

A strange landscape with an old pocket watxh on one side and an hour glass on the other, with misty snippets of Chris Caffery album covers in between.

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  • Bryce Van Patten

    Bryce is an audio engineer and a graphic designer here at Metal Express Radio. From the day he purchased his first album (Machine Head by Deep Purple), he has had a passion for heavy music, which has influenced his whole life. Bryce is from the great Pacific Northwest in USA, and has played in metal bands like Babylon, Holy Terror, The Wild Dogs, Warhead and Egypt through the 80s. He had his first interview for the Portland, Oregon publication The Rock Rag with guitarist Paul Gilbert in his Racer X days. Then he was honored to get to have drinks, and talk for an hour with the legendary Dan McCafferty of Nazareth for his second interview. In 2013, he spent an amazing hour talking to Andi Deris of Helloween, which was the high point of his heavy metal journalism.   In the year 2001, he formed Man in Black Music Publishing. They released recordings by several local bands, and in the spirit of the old Metal Massacre compilations, he created a 2-album series called The Defenders of Metal. The albums featured classic styled Metal bands from all around the world, with bands from Australia to England, and from Argentina to Russia. Currently, he is the producer/creator/vocalist of the Metal band The Black Tuesdays.

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