Tampa, FL – December 05, 2024 – Legendary US prog metallers Savatage are pleased to announce their first headlining shows since 2002.
EMP presents
- EMP and Rock Hard present:
Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle *
Monday, June 16, 2025 – London, United Kingdom – Shepherds Bush Empire
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex 457 *
Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Munich, Germany – Tonhalle *
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
Vocalist Zak Stevens explains: „As you can imagine, there are so many special things running through my mind at these shows. For the first time in over 20 years, we get to play a series of headlining shows that bring us right back to all the incredible fans that have given us so many unforgettable memories over the last three decades. This is our chance to give something back to those who have supported us all these years!“
As part of this long-awaited return to the stage after just over a decade, the iconic line-up, consisting of John Lee Middleton, Zak Stevens, Chris Caffery, Jeff Plate and Al Pitrelli, will also perform at the following festivals:
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Leeuwarden, Netherlands – Into The Grave Festival
Sunday, June 22, 2025 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Rockfest
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Thessaloniki, Greece – Rockwave Festival
„All these great festival shows will be incredibly well received. It’s hard to even imagine the level of excitement around these shows,“ continues Zak.
Savatage founder Jon Oliva expresses his disappointment at not being able to be there this time, but is also very happy for his bandmates: „I’m very excited that the guys are playing some shows. Unfortunately, for health reasons, I won’t be able to join the guys for this run of shows, but hopefully that’s only temporary. I will continue to work in the studio on new music for the future of the band. These shows are going to be great and I will be working with them to prepare them for you. I know you will love it!!! Myself and the guys are very excited and ready to let it rip! Thank you all for the support over the years and we can’t wait to rock with you!“
Get in the Sava mood with the tour trailer:
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https://savatage.com/
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Photo credits: Josh Ruzansky