SAVATAGE Eyes U.S. Tour Return | Rock Music News

SAVATAGE is plotting a U.S. comeback after nearly two decades off the road, with bassist Johnny Lee Middleton revealing they’re in year two of a ten-year plan to release new music and play shows stateside. While they’ve already secured European and South American dates for next year, bringing their epic live show back home is pricey — relying on the same high-cost crew from Trans-Siberian Orchestra. To make it work, they’re eyeing package tours or one-off gigs to draw bigger crowds. Fans are thrilled: their 2015 Wacken reunion and 2025 European/South American runs proved demand’s still massive. Drummer Blas Elias stepped in for Jeff Plate on recent European dates due to health issues, while the core lineup — Zak Stevens, Al Pitrelli, Chris Caffery, Middleton, and Plate — remains intact. Born in Tampa with the Oliva brothers and enduring despite Criss Oliva’s tragic passing, SAVATAGE’s legacy continues to roar loud in the metal world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ecc8e7906d417884