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“‘We’re Done’: Saga Quietly Disbands Without Farewell Tour”
June 21, 2025 – Toronto, Canada
In a move that has stunned fans across the globe, Canadian progressive rock icons Saga have officially disbanded—silently and without warning. The announcement came not through a press conference, tour-ending show, or farewell message, but via a short, somber post on the band’s official website: “Thank you for over four decades of support. Saga has ended. We’re done.”
The unexpected nature of the message left fans scrambling for answers. There was no final concert, no celebratory look back at their storied history—just a quiet, irreversible end.
Sources close to the band suggest the decision had been looming behind the scenes for months, with internal fatigue, personal struggles, and logistical challenges plaguing recent recording and touring plans. Rumors of health issues among key members, particularly frontman Michael Sadler, had circulated since late 2024, but were never confirmed.
“They didn’t want to make a spectacle of their goodbye,” said one longtime crew member. “They were never about theatrics off-stage. They just wanted to walk away on their own terms.”
Saga had been active for over 45 years, delivering classics like “On the Loose”, “Wind Him Up”, and the beloved Chapters series. Their final studio effort, Symmetry (2021), reimagined old songs in a stripped-down, acoustic style, and many now view it as their subtle farewell.
Fans have taken to social media in shock and sadness, mourning not just the loss of a band, but the silence of a sound that defined decades.
There are no plans for interviews, farewell releases, or reunion projects.
As one fan wrote: “Saga didn’t just end a band. They ended a chapter in our lives