# Prelude to Madness guitar solo

> Criss Oliva's guitar solo on Prelude to Madness by Savatage (1987). From the album Hall of the Mountain King. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Savatage, 1987, from *Hall of the Mountain King*. Solo by *Criss Oliva*.

An instrumental that adapts classical themes into a dazzling guitar showpiece.

Prelude to Madness by Savatage is #8 in our ranking of the best Savatage guitar solos. The solo is played by Criss Oliva and the song was released in 1987.

## In our lists

- [The Best Savatage Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/savatage-guitar-solos/) — #8

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Prelude to Madness?

Criss Oliva played the solo on Savatage's Prelude to Madness (1987).

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