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Dear All, this is Jörg speaking, finally.

I hope this message finds everybody well and everybody is in an easy-peasy Christmas mood already. The first leg of the European tour with Helloween is over – time to have a few words with you.

First of all, let's not forget the brilliant emergency rescue action and playing of Alex, thanx again for all what you did for the fans, the band and also for me.

Surely I hate the idea of somebody sitting on "my chair" but this special action needed some special treatment and I am proud and happy that it was you, Alex. Thanx again, we'll get together for a real drink, not like these other Scandinavian pussies in the band

I was overwhelmed by all the wishes, tons of emails and text messages I received from all over the world wishing me a speedy recovery. Thank you so much for supporting me, and it made me feel very strong when fighting these bastards inside of me.

I have some good news to tell you and believe me - I really enjoy to tell the world:

The surgery was done about 6 weeks ago and the first therapy is done as well. All looks good so far and as Jens told me before: "Do not worry Jörg, nothing survives in your body after all what you did to it!"

Finally he was right, there are only small bits and bobs left - I will fight those with another therapy in about 4 months time.

I think I have been very lucky that it was discovered by one of my friends in a very early state. Very good that my friend decided to become a doctor, he was very lousy when he tried playing the guitar.

Besides preparing myself for Christmas, I am currently practicing the drums to be ready and kickin' again when the tour continues in the new year. I will be back, thanx again for everything and let's get alive and kicking once again, see you in Paris and everywhere else......

Best,
Jörg Michael

This is a great news! Jorg, I can't wait to see you on second leg of the tour

Great news indeed! Stratovarius is not Stratovarius without you. Now, should I vote yes or yes...

JÖRG!!!!!!

I posted a topic yesterday talking about this letter but I deleted it cause I thought it was better that you or somebody from Strato post the new. I posted it in a lot of music forums. So here we are....
GREAT.... G-R-E-A-T JÖRG! How happy are we again! Elysium is gonna be an absolute masterpiece and I'm very excited about this album. Man, I'll see you in Madrid again! You are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Best. Christmas Eve. News. Ever!


Keep up the good work!

we'll get together for a real drink, not like these other Scandinavian pussies in the band

Seems like Yes! is going to win :O

Jörg, wir freuen uns unheimlich von dir zu hören! Wir sind froh und erleichtert, dass du die OP und die erste Chemo gut überstanden hast, und sind fest davon überzeugt, dass du auch die letzten Reste, die vielleicht noch da sein mögen, in der nächsten Zeit schon aus dir raus drummen wirst Du kannst dir sicher sein, dass deine Fans dich weiter unterstützen werden.

Dir und deiner Familie ein schönes Weihnachtsfest - ich kann mir gerade kein schöneres Weihnachtsgeschenk vorstellen als dich wieder auf den Beinen zu haben

Great news Jörg!!Merry Christmas!!

See you in Paris, Jörg!!!

Damn I so happy you'll be there and so happy you're fine!!!

Most of all, I'm so happy to see that wonderful sense of humour in your post!! Proof that you are stronger than ever!!!

And never hesitate posting here, it feels good to see you here!!!

Great news! Happy holidays, Jorg!

I like this, this is the best christmas present you could give us Jorg, I hope to see you on tour 2011

Amazing news! Hope to see you guys again on another leg of your Elysium tour!

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YAY! Jorg is coming back - Happy Holidays to you!

Glad to hear you are well Jorg,enjoy these days before the tour starts.
All the best to you and your family

Merry Christmas Jorg!

WOO! YEAH!

Now that he's back, the possibilities to record a videoclip for Darkest Hours (or Infernal Maze) are very high!

This is pure light.
I have chicken skin.

Thanks Jörgi for the power.
I am happy! Merry Xmas for everyone!
Mariano

Good to hear that Jörg! Merry Christmas!

Absolutely amazing news, I'm so glad to hear that you're okay Jörg It's not Stratovarius without you Best wishes on your full recovery, you've been a real inspiration to me, and you're probably the one that got me into playing drums, and I fucking love it!

This is Awesome!!! The best news We got for Christmas!!!

Jörg nobody never will take your place in the band, nobody has your beat, you're one of the bests drummers ever...

God Bless You

Happy Christmas for All

HAPPY X-MAS TO ALL STRATOGUYS "TK, JM, JJ, MK, LP" TOO!!!

Great to hear the news, Jorg. Stay strong and we're all here for you!

Great news! Get well soon Jörgie!

So happy to hear this! Go Jorg!

Yes Jörg! We are waiting for your return to the upstage, kicking some asses again!!

woo, I didn't see this new before, this is awesome, now I just waiting the sudamerican tour

German Rock Hard news from today:

Alex Landenburg, the replacement for Stratovarius' drummer Jörg Michael, has thanked Jörg, the band members, the Helloween guys and the crew for the great time he had on tour - in spite of the dramatic circumstances. His statement: "It was a weird situation. Sometimes I felt a little bit guilty for having such a great time. But since I met Jörg directly before the tour started and saw that he felt a lot better already, I knew he'd be back soon, and that made things a lot easier."

Certainly this is great news!!!!

mocobhc wrote:German Rock Hard news from today:

Alex Landenburg, the replacement for Stratovarius' drummer Jörg Michael, has thanked Jörg, the band members, the Helloween guys and the crew for the great time he had on tour - in spite of the dramatic circumstances. His statement: "It was a weird situation. Sometimes I felt a little bit guilty for having such a great time. But since I met Jörg directly before the tour started and saw that he felt a lot better already, I knew he'd be back soon, and that made things a lot easier."

This guy is really cool and a very good person.