Heavy Water, the project featuring Biff Byford (Saxon) and his son Seb Byford (Naked Six), have premiered a lyric for their new song “Another Day.” This track is from the band’s new album “Dreams Of Yesterday,” which will be released on September 29. The group commented: “The song is about writing songs, waiting for the…
During a recent interview on “The Classic Rock Podcast,” founding Saxon guitarist Graham Oliver revealed that he is battling Parkinson’s disease. Despite this, he says he is still determined to “keep going till [he] can’t.” Oliver said the following: “I was shocked at first. I mean, in ’76 I cut my finger off and [thought]…
During their July 8 set at the Barcelona Rocks Festival in Barcelona, Spain, Saxon were joined onstage by former guitarist Paul Quinn. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below: [via Blabbermouth]
Judas Priest have announced a European tour with Saxon and Uriah Heep. This trek will follow their previously announced UK tour. Here’s the dates: 03/24 Frankfurt, GER – Festhalle 03/25 Munich, GER – Olympiahalle 03/27 Dortmund, GER – Westfalenhalle (no Saxon) 03/29 Prague, CZE – O2 Arena 03/30 Krakow, POL – Tauron Arena 04/01 Vienna,…
Judas Priest have announced a March 2024 UK/Ireland tour with Saxon and Uriah Heep. Here’s the dates: 03/11 Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro 03/13 Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena 03/15 Dublin, IRE – 2 Arena 03/17 Bournemouth, UK – International Arena 03/19 Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena 03/21 London, UK – OVO Arena…
Saxon have recruited Brian Tatler (Diamond Head) as their new touring guitarist. The band commented: “Following the official announcement on March 10th 2023 that founding saxon guitarist Paul Quinn will step down from touring duties, the band are very pleased to announce that Brian Tatler From Diamond Head will be appearing with Saxon for shows…
During a recent interview with Metal Pilgrim, Saxon frontman Biff Byford offered an update on the band’s new album. According to him, the band are currently “demoing tracks” for the effort. Byford said the following: “Well, we’re just demoing tracks at the moment. It’ll sound fantastic. What can I say? But we’re demoing tracks at…
Saxon have shared their cover of Nazareth’s “Razamanaz.” This track is from the band’s new covers album, “More Inspirations,” which will be released on March 24. Frontman Biff Byford commented: “In the seventies, we’d go and see Nazareth. They were one of the premier touring hard rock bands. We were lucky to tour with them…
Saxon frontman Biff Byford has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, the band’s remaining European dates have been cancelled. The group commented: “We are very sorry, but due to Biff Byford catching Covid whilst on tour, the remaining European dates in Dresden, Linz and Ulm are cancelled and we are looking to reschedule them…
Saxon guitarist Paul Quinn has revealed that he is planning to “step back from touring.” Due to this latest development, the band have been forced to cancel their South American tour and their set on the Monsters Of Rock cruise. The group issued the following statement: “After much soul searching our great friend and fellow…
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