# Strange Wings guitar solo

> Criss Oliva's guitar solo on Strange Wings by Savatage (1987) starts at about 2:10. From the album Hall of the Mountain King.

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

Ray Gillen adds guest vocals as Oliva delivers a moody, dynamic lead.

Strange Wings by Savatage is #12 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/) — #12

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Strange Wings?

Criss Oliva played the solo on Savatage's Strange Wings (1987).

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