Interesting take.
From what I remember reading many years ago, it was Paul himself who felt like the band should be renamed and repackaged since radio stations would not touch the song. After all, Savatage was a washed up 80s metal band.
Through his genius, TSO would put out an album of all Christmas songs with a hard rock edge and tour with amazing visuals. Savatage fans would know the secret. If you watch the video for "When the Crowds Are Gone", it has some TSO elements.
From what I remember reading many years ago, it was Paul himself who felt like the band should be renamed and repackaged since radio stations would not touch the song. After all, Savatage was a washed up 80s metal band.
Through his genius, TSO would put out an album of all Christmas songs with a hard rock edge and tour with amazing visuals. Savatage fans would know the secret. If you watch the video for "When the Crowds Are Gone", it has some TSO elements.