Nachdem seit Jahren immer wieder Gerüchte über eine eventuelle Reunion kursieren, hat sich Mastermind Jon Oliva nun mit einer offiziellen Presseerklärung an die Öffentlichkeit gewandt, in der er erklärt, daß keine weiteren Aktivitäten unter dem Banner Savatage geplant sind.

Er fühlt sich von Jon Oliva's Pain vollkommen in Anspruch genommen und die restlichen Mitglieder sind mit dem Trans Siberian Orchestra ebenfalls gut beschäftigt. Und natürlich darf man nicht vergessen, daß letzteres auch wesentlich mehr Geld abwirft als Savatage.


Hier der Originaltext der Pressemitteilung:



Hi, this is Jon Oliva, and I would like to set the record straight regarding any Savatage reunion tour rumors. After careful consideration by management, former band members and myself, I would like to release this official statement regarding Savatage:

The Trans Siberian Orchestra is growing at an amazing rate. Our 2nd non-Christmas record (Nightcastle) will be released later this year. Following that, TSO will immediately begin recording ist next Christmas record while planning year- round touring and possible overseas performances.

Due to increasing demand for the TSO brand, Savatage is unable to plan any future concert appearances. TSO has become a year- round responsibility and it is impossible to shut down this massive operation in order to perform any Savatage shows.

Jon Oliva's Pain is the vehicle fort he continued release and performance of my metal music. It requires the balance of my time and energy, and I am happy to be recording and touring with such talented musicians. Our 3rd CD, "Global Warning", will be released in Europe via AFM Records in mid April 2008. Jon Oliva's Pain is as close to Savatage as you can get!

I hope this puts to rest any more speculation about the availability of Savatage in the future. Should you have any further questions, please direct your emails to me at ckindercash@hotmail.com or send a message to webmaster@jonoliva.net

Thanks, and we look forward to bringing the "Pain" to you for many years to come!

Sincerely,

Jon Oliva