Unlike “Dead Winter Dead”, which was written primarily on piano, Savatage’s third concept album “The Wake of Magellan”, originally released in 1997, is undeniably a guitar-oriented record. Oliva credited that to Chris Caffery and Al Pitrelli contributing several riffs, but O’Neill believed it also stemmed from having a more stable line-up. “The Wake Of Magellan was our third concept album and the second with the new line up. For all of us, it was an enjoyable album to make”, said Jon Oliva. “I was very, very happy with Magellan”, added Paul O’Neill. “One of the things I always thought gave Savatage an advantage is that on first listen, a lot of songs come across as great music that’s enjoyable to listen to, but the more you look, the deeper it becomes. With Magellan, like the ocean itself, there’s so many little things hidden in there. I wanted it to be like a movie you enjoy the first time, but you enjoy it even more the second, third, fourth or even the 20th time.” The LP reissue edition is becoming available as 180g Double 12” Black Vinyl LP, along with a Limited Collector’s Edition on Heavyweight Transparent Orange Double Vinyl. Both editions are mastered for vinyl, reissued with the original cover design, specially enhanced artwork, including a 12-pages LP booklet with extensive liner notes by Clay Marshall and carry an exclusive, previously unreleased live bonus-track. Exclusive to the Limited Collector’s Edition is a Lenticular Cover Card.