SAVATAGE Announce 2025 European Festival Appearances During Spring/Summer

Savatage is gearing up for a series of highly anticipated live performances in 2025, marking a return to live stage that was signaled by the announcement of their presence at Brazil’s 2025 Monsters Of Rock. As previously revealed the band’s lineup will feature Johnny Lee Middleton (bass), Chris Caffery (guitar), Al Pitrelli (guitar), Jeff Plate (drums), and Zak Stevens (lead vocals), who will take the stage at several renowned festivals across South America and Europe.

Confirmed Savatage 2025 Tour Dates:

• 04/19 – São Paulo, Brazil – Monsters Of Rock
• 04.23 – Santiago, Chile – Masters Of Rock
• 06/13 – Leeuwarden, Netherlands – Into The Grave
• 06/19-22 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
• 06/26 – Barcelona, Spain – Rock Fest

While Jon Oliva, the mastermind behind Savatage, will not perform on stage due to serious health challenges, his involvement in the upcoming shows remains deeply significant. Oliva has been battling a fractured spine, multiple sclerosis, and ménière’s disease, which have prevented his participation in live performances.

Oliva elaborated on his absence in a recent Facebook post via the Savatage Legion group. The statement reads:

“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 Meniere’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”