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Oliva
Oliva formed in the early 1990s in what was then Czechoslovakia, with Petr Hošek on vocals, Petr Chudoba on guitar, Jan Schneider on bass, and Vlastimil Šunka...
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Armageddon
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Big Brother
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Can't Get Away
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Father Time
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I Know
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Soldier
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Soul Chaser
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Stalker
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Ten Years
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The Witch
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Oliva formed in the early 1990s in what was then Czechoslovakia, with Petr Hošek on vocals, Petr Chudoba on guitar, Jan Schneider on bass, and Vlastimil Šunka on drums. Their debut album 'Armageddon' came out in 1993, and its title track became one of their most recognizable songs. The band's lyrics sometimes addressed social and political topics, which led to occasional friction with authorities.
They released five studio albums between 1993 and 2019, including 'Ztracený ráj' in 1995 and 'Revoluce' in 2009. While Hošek and Chudoba remained consistent members, the lineup saw changes over time, with musicians like Martin Chyška and Miroslav Penner passing through. Songs like 'Big Brother' and 'Soldier' show their heavy metal style with melodic touches.
Oliva developed a following in the Czech Republic and found listeners elsewhere in Europe. Their music combined heavy riffs with more reflective moments, as heard on tracks like 'Father Time' and 'Soul Chaser'.
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