A mainstay of the American hard rock scene since the early ‘70s, Paul O'Neill originally organized Trans-Siberian Orchestra to write a series of rock operas, but when the band's Christmas-themed debut arrived in 1996, they became instant icons of the holiday season. Composed of a massive ensemble of choirs, classical strings and rock instruments, Trans-Siberian Orchestra blasted away the wimpy, maudlin tunes of Christmas past. Like a big-budget action director, O'Neill doesn't shy from spectacle. He'll turn your Christmas holiday into a heart-stopping extravaganza.