Jon Oliva shared news about various topics on a message posted on Savatage Legion group on Facebook. About his late brother, Criss who would have turned 63 on April 3 said:

Before anything else, I want to say something that’s been on my mind. This time of year is never easy for me or my family. Losing Criss… that’s something you don’t ever ‘get over.’ You just learn to carry it.

I just want to thank all of you for continuing to honor Criss and keep his spirit and music alive. That means more to me than I can ever put into words.

About his own health, three years after he suffered a T7 vertebra fracture in three places, he mentioned:

I’ve been dealing with some serious health issues, and right now I’m looking at having surgery on my back. The truth is, as it stands, I’m in a lot of pain… and I haven’t been able to sing the way I should. That’s been one of the hardest things for me to face. I’m also not able to fly anymore, which has made things a lot more complicated when it comes to getting out there and doing what I love. But… and this is important… it hasn’t stopped me. In fact, we’ve been working on ways around that.

He may not have been able to be a part of SAVATAGE reunion last year but he is still dealing with the band’s issues. He mentioned that they are trying to put together some U.S. shows along with Chris Caffery and Al Pitrelli on guitar, Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Zak Stevens on vocals and Jeff Plate on drums.

He also mentioned about the upcoming live album which was captured on June 29, 1990 at the Palace in Los Angeles, California during the “Gutter Ballet” tour.

I also want to say thank you in advance for supporting the new live album that’s coming out soon. That release means a lot to me, and I really hope you all enjoy it and feel the energy that’s always been a part of what we do.

Finally he gave a new update about the long-awaited new album.

I know it’s been a long road. Probably longer than any of us ever expected. There have been delays, setbacks, and a lot going on behind the scenes — some of it musical, some of it just life throwing punches like it always does. But I want you to know something straight from me… I’m still here. And so is the music.

There’s been a lot of work happening — real work. Writing, revisiting ideas, digging into that place where the songs come from… that place that’s always been at the heart of everything we’ve done. It’s not about rushing something out the door. It’s about making sure that when you hear it, you feel it. The way it’s supposed to be. Yeah, health stuff has slowed me down at times… not gonna lie. But it hasn’t stopped me. If anything, it’s made me more determined to finish what we started and bring you something that’s worthy of the name and everything it stands for.

I know you’ve all been patient — more patient than I could ever ask for — and I don’t take that lightly. The loyalty, the messages, the stories you’ve shared with me over the years… that’s what keeps me going. That’s what makes this matter.

So here’s the truth: things are moving forward. Maybe not at lightning speed, but they’re moving the right way. And when the time comes, you’ll know. You’ll hear it. And I promise you this… it’s going to be something special.

Thank you for sticking with me through all of it. The ups, the downs, and everything in between. We’re not done yet… not even close,

Stay with me.

SAVATAGE will embark on the “Prelude To Madness” tour of Europe this spring/summer. The tour kicks off June 3 at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden, marking the band’s continued triumphant return to the stage, following their successful 2025 European comeback after a nearly two-decade hiatus.