"It has become necessary for me to set the record straight about any possible future SAVATAGE concert performances.
"After careful consideration by me, management and members of the band, I would like to make an official statement about the state of SAVATAGE.
"The TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA is growing at an amazing rate. Our second non-Christmas record ('Nightcastle') will be released [next] year. Following that, TSO will immediately begin recording its next Christmas record while also planning for year-round touring and possible overseas performances.
"As a further result of the ever-growing popularity and demand for the TSO brand, SAVATAGE is not planning to do any future concert appearances. TSO has become a year-round responsibility for all of us and the future looks to be increasingly more demanding. Therefore, it is not possible for us to shut down this massive operation in order to perform SAVATAGE shows.
"We hope this puts to rest any speculation that SAVATAGE will be returning to the stage.
"JON OLIVA'S PAIN requires the balance of my time and energy and I am happy to be recording and touring with such a great band and the continued release of my music. Our third CD, 'Global Warning', will be released in Europe via AFM Records in mid-April 2008.
"JON OLIVA'S PAIN is the closest thing to SAVATAGE that you're going to get!"
"Thank you and we look forward to bringing the 'PAIN' to you for many years to come."
Jon Oliva's Pain
Originally Posted by Atropos
