The line-up of the 2026 edition of Elbriot gets some prominent additions. Next to Powerwolf being the headliner the legendary Savatage will perform at Grossmarkt, Hamburg. So far also confirmed are Thy Art Is Murder, Danko Jones and Orden Ogan. Elbriot 2026 will take place on August 8th, 2026 at Grossmarkt Hamburg and here is... Continue Reading →
SAVATAGE announced European Summer Tour 2026
Metal veterans Savatage announced the “Prelude To Madness” tour, including some headliner- and festival shows in Europe. Metalheads in the greater Hamburg area can look forward with excitement since Savatage will play the Wacken Festival as well as Elbriot 2026.
First bands announced for WACKEN OPEN AIR 2026
On the last evening of the festival, the first bands for the 35th Wacken Open Air 2026, which will take place from July 29 to August 1, 2026, were announced to loud cheers during an epic multimedia show on both main stages. The highlights of this anniversary edition will include headline performances by Savatage, Def... Continue Reading →
SAVATAGE announced some shows in Europe in 2025
The news of Savatage playing some live shows in 2025 spreads quickly. After having announced some festival shows in South America the legendary metal outfit also revealed some dates for shows in Europe: Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle Monday, June 16, 2025 – London, UK – Shepherds Bush EmpireWednesday, June 18, 2025... Continue Reading →
SAVATAGE – back on vinyl
Savatage, back on vinyl. earMUSIC announced a re-issue series of iconic Savatage albums, from ‘Sirens’ to ‘Poets and Madmen’. The re-release will be revealed in a step-by-step approach, starting with the re-issue of ‘Sirens’ on August 20th,2021. In parallel also ‘The Dungeons are Calling’ will hit the shelves, an EP that was originally unleashed in... Continue Reading →
CD review ALTA REIGN ‘Mother’s Day’
Alta Reign is the new project of an old acquaintance. Jeff Plate, drummer for TSO and well known from his time with Savatage, launched with Alta Reign a new band that includes next to Plate also TSO keyboard player Jane Mangini, vocalist & guitarist Tommy Cook, vocalist & guitarist Collin Holloway, as well as bassist... Continue Reading →








