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‘Spin The Wheel’ ft. Biff Byford (SAXON), Eric Peterson (TESTAMENT), Cecilia Nappo (BLACK MAMBA), Hannes Van Dahl (SABATON) & Jay Jay French (TWISTED SISTER)
With Covid plaguing the world during 2020, the international Heavy Metal community came screeching to a near standstill. The silence became deafening. And then one day, like a bolt of lightning, an idea came to us: What if you brought together a bunch of the heaviest hitters in the world…
SAXON reveal their cover of The Rolling Stones’ classic “Paint it Black”
Taken from the upcoming album Inspirations – 11 brand new tracks featuring some of the superb classic rock songs that influenced Biff Byford & the band. Available to pre-order now: smarturl.it/SAXONINSPIRATIONS Inspirations was recorded at Brockfield Hall near York in the UK, which was built in 1804 and holds the…
Various Artists-NWOBHM Thunder (Box-set)
Reviewed: September, 2020 Released: 2020, Cherry Red / Hear No Evil Rating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: JP This is really cool. Have you ever wanted to dig a little deeper into the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal but can’t afford the outrageous prices for rare, out-of-print vinyl that is now already 35-40…
Interview with Biff Byford of Saxon
Interview with Biff Byford of Saxon by Robert Cavuoto Biff Byford on His Solo CD School of Hard Knocks– If Something Inspires Me To Write, I’ll Write To It! Saxon was one of the purveyors of the “New Wave of British Heavy Metal” movement in the 80s. Not many bands…
Popoff, Martin-Denim And Leather (Book Review)
Reviewed: June, 2020 Published: 2020, PowerChord Press Rating: 4/5 Reviewer: JP This book is long, long overdue. The band has been going 40 years now and finally someone took it upon themselves to write a book about them, and it is not much surprise that it is Canadian Metal, not-so-madman,…
Denim and Leather: Saxon’s First Ten Years by Martin Popoff Out Now
The glory, the power, the moustaches, the cravats and bandannas… Denim and Leather: Saxon’s First Ten Years …has arrived at the office and is ready for signing and shipping. For easy BuyNow PayPal buttons for the US, Canada and international, go here: www.martinpopoff.com/html/denim-and-leather-saxons-first-ten-years.html If…
Legendary Saxon Frontman Launches Video For SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS
Legendary Saxon frontman Biff Byford today launches the video for School Of Hard Knocks the title track of his first ever solo album, School Of Hard Knocks, which is set for release on 21st February 2020 through Silver Lining Music. “The title track to the album is basically biographical about…
Saxon postpones all the gigs as Biff Byford goes to a heart surgery
It is with regret that we have to announce the rescheduling of the remaining SAXON shows in 2019. Lead Vocalist Biff Byford has been diagnosed with a heart condition that requires immediate surgery and a post op recovery period that will last into the new year. The shows affected are…
SWEDEN ROCK 2019
SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Solvesborg, Sweden 5-8 June 2019 REPORT AND PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ AND ARTO LEHTINEN Once again, it is time for the annual march to Sweden Rock. This is the 18th time in a row that the Finnish Metal Rules team made an invasion to the mighty Sweden…
SAXON Announce US Tour dates in early 2019
Since 1979 SAXON have shown their ability to take rock ‘n’ roll and give it an electrifying edge, which has since cemented their status as pioneers of the British heavy metal wave. With over twenty studio albums under their belt, SAXON has made their steadfast dedication to creating a dynamic…
Saxon Unleash New Video for Track “Predator” ahead of Thunderbolt UK and European Autumn Dates!
Since 1979 SAXON have shown their ability to take rock ‘n’ roll and give it an electrifying edge which has since cemented their status as pioneers of the British heavy metal wave. With over twenty studio albums under their belt, SAXON has made their steadfast dedication to creating a dynamic…
SAXON – Vocalist Biff Byford discusses THUNDERBOLT, touring, Lemmy, and more!
BIFF BYFORD INTERVIEW AND LIVE PICS BY MARKO SYRJALA Saxon was one of the early leaders of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, alongside such bands as Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, and Motörhead. Saxon was originally formed in 1977, and the band enjoyed significant success in the early/mid 80’s…
Saxon – Saxon, Wheels of Steel, Strong Arm of the Law, Denim and Leather, Power & The Glory, Crusader (reissues)
Saxon – Saxon, Wheels of Steel, Strong Arm of the Law, Denim and Leather, Power & The Glory, Crusader (reissues) Re-Released: 2018, BMG Reviewer: Robert Williams Rating: 5/5 BMG has reissued the first six Saxon albums in glorious, hard cover 24 page media books. Each reissue contains a plethora of…
BMG TO REISSUE THREE CLASSIC SAXON ALBUMS ON MAY 25TH, 2018
Saxon, over the decades have gone from being pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, to becoming one of the most successful UK rock acts of all time. The truth, though, is that Saxon have always transcended trends and eras. From 1979’s ‘Saxon’ album to new album ‘Thunderbolt’,…