I find this explanation to be forced and full of political B.S.
In other news, Jon Oliva has issued the following statement regarding the current status of SAVATAGE:
"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."
Now, several years back there was to be a " savatage reunion " at Progpower USA. and due to " legal issues " they weren't able to call it Savatage. ( Supposedly Paul O'Neill owns the rights ). From things I've read and heard this is also a reason why there is a Jon Oliva's Pain, because he had no outlet for nonTSO material.
I know many of you don't give a crap, but for those who do.
In other news, Jon Oliva has issued the following statement regarding the current status of SAVATAGE:
"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."
Now, several years back there was to be a " savatage reunion " at Progpower USA. and due to " legal issues " they weren't able to call it Savatage. ( Supposedly Paul O'Neill owns the rights ). From things I've read and heard this is also a reason why there is a Jon Oliva's Pain, because he had no outlet for nonTSO material.
I know many of you don't give a crap, but for those who do.
