Savage Circus is a German-Swedish power metal band originally formed as a side project by Thomas "Thomen" Stauch following his departure from Blind Guardian.
Thomen Stauch was dismissed from the band on 17 August 2007 due to health issues, which led to the cancellation of many shows.
[2] In September 2007, Mike Terrana joined the band as the new drummer, and Yenz Leonhardt became a full member at the same time.
The release of the follow-up to Dreamland Manor, titled Of Doom and Death, was initially expected in early 2009 but was later postponed to 23 October.
Later in 2012, Thomen Stauch's return to the band was announced, along with the addition of second guitarist Thorsten "Toto" Hain and keyboardist Michael "Mi" Schüren.
Additionally, the band's first two albums incorporate elements reminiscent of Iron Savior, owing to Piet Sielck's songwriting contributions.
The term "circus" reflects the diverse nationalities of the band members, as the group initially comprised both German and Swedish musicians.