SAVATAGE has confirmed three European festival performances for spring/summer 2025. These shows will take place after the band’s appearances in April 2025 at Brazil’s Monsters of Rock festival and Chile’s Masters of Rock festival.
Confirmed SAVATAGE 2025 tour dates:
April 19 – São Paulo, Brazil – Monsters Of Rock
April 23 – Santiago, Chile – Masters Of Rock
June 13 – Leeuwarden, Netherlands – Into The Grave
June 19-22 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
June 26 – Barcelona, Spain – Rock Fest
SAVATAGE’s 2025 lineup will include Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery and Al Pitrelli on guitars, Jeff Plate on drums, and Zak Stevens on lead vocals.
Last month, SAVATAGE’s Jon Oliva shared the reason for his absence from the band’s upcoming performance.
In a post shared on Savatage Legion Facebook group, Oliva wrote: “Hello SAVATAGE fans, this is Jon Oliva. I want to set a few things straight for everyone. First of all, I am very excited for Johnny, Chris, Zak, Jeff & Al to play again. I feel it’s important for the fans to enjoy our music live, and believe me these guys will kick ass.
“As far as I go, I was going to do these shows but unfortunately, I’ve run into more health issues. I want you all to know that if there was any way I could do these shows I would, but my health issues are more serious than I originally thought.
“As most of you know I fractured my spine in 3 places and have recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis as well as Ménière’s disease. My doctors are working with me to get healthy again.
“I am working closely with the guys and will be involved in every other aspect of the show. I am 100 percent behind the guys doing this and I promise I will return [as soon as possible]. In the meantime, I am working in the studio on new material.
“I love you all and thank you for understanding my situation, I know my brothers will deliver the goods.
“Enjoy Sava Legions.
“Much love to you all. Jon Oliva“.
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