Savatage Is Back: After a Triumphant South American Return, the Band Prepares for “Madness Reigns” European Headline Tour and Festival Run!

After a decade-long hiatus, Savatage made a triumphant return to the stage, launching their long-awaited world tour in South America, which marked their first performances in the region in over 20 years. The tour commenced with a highly anticipated performance at the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Monsters of Rock Festival in São Paulo, Brazil, where the band shared the stage with fellow rock titans like Scorpions, Judas Priest, and Europe. Thousands of passionate fans packed the venue, wearing Savatage merch and raising signs and posters in celebration of the band's return. The show was marked by nostalgic hit songs, opening with "The Ocean" and "Welcome", performed live for the first time since 1998. One of the most emotional highlights of the night came during a touching moment when a pre-recorded video of Jon Oliva performing "Believe" played out, followed by a heartfelt slideshow tribute to Criss Oliva — leaving the audience visibly moved and solidifying the show as one of the most unforgettable in the band's South American tour.

Building on that momentum, Savatage co-headlined a killer show at Espaço Unimed, again in São Paulo, with legendary band Opeth. The band then traveled to Chile for their long-overdue debut performance, finally fulfilling the dream of Chilean fans who had waited a lifetime to see them live. The South American leg of the tour concluded in a powerful performance at the Masters of Rock Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 26th. Across each performance, fans were treated to an epic and nostalgic setlist packed with fan favorite songs from Edge of Thorns and The Wake of Magellan, handpicked by Jon Oliva himself. The epic return of Savatage to the stages in South America solidifies that the band’s legacy is as alive and powerful as ever.

And for the European fans, get ready! Following their massive success in South America, Savatage will hit the road across Europe this summer. The tour includes several headline shows, some of which sold out within hours, as well as major festival appearances. And that’s not all — fans can expect a few special surprises along the way. Stay tuned for updates and announcements at:

https://savatage.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thisissavatage/
https://www.facebook.com/savatage
https://www.tiktok.com/@thisissavatage?lang=de-DE
https://youtube.com/@thisissavatage?si=H1ENxgNJgNvj_PeU

SAVATAGE
"Madness Reigns" European Headline Tour and Festival Run 2025

EMP presents
* EMP and Rock Hard present:
Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle * SOLD OUT
Monday, June 16, 2025 – London, UK – Shepherds Bush Empire
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex 457 *
Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Munich, Germany – Tonhalle * VENUE UPGRADE
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz

Festivals:
Friday, June 13, 2025 – Leeuwarden, Netherlands – Into The Grave Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Clysson, France – Hellfest
Sunday, June 22, 2025 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Rockfest
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Thessaloniki, Greece – Rockwave Festival.