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Saxon lead singer Biff Byford has released a new statement via social media about his health conditions. Hi, it’s Biffy from Saxx, I want to give you an update. So yeah, I’ve done the chemo now, and yeah, I’m going to be getting fit now, riding the bike, doing some vocals for the new album, and yeah,...
Saxon vocalist and frontman Biff Byford has just shared an update on his health through the band’s social media channels. Hi, it’s Biff here, just checking in to let you know how everything’s going. Yeah, so I went through the first chemo, I’m feeling pretty good actually, a bit brutal at times but I had a week...
The Mighty Saxon are pleased to announce the special addition of Tygers of Pan Tang to their celebratory “Hell, Fire and Steel” Newcastle O2 City Hall show on November 11th. Singer Biff Byford says: When we first ventured out to perform Wheels of Steel for the first time 45 years ago, we were accompanied by our mates Tygers of Pan Tang, so it...
According to blabbermouth.net, Saxon frontman Biff Byford disclosed the kind of cancer he has been fighting for the past few months in a statement posted on the band’s official pages. Biff now claims that he was diagnosed with bowel cancer, which is cancer that can occur anywhere in the large intestine, including the colon and...
In a special post on the band’s social media channels, Saxon frontman and singer Biff Byford discusses battling cancer following his recent diagnosis after the band’s Japanese Tour in late April and his upcoming ‘mopping-up’ chemotherapy treatment. Biff also discusses the postponement of Saxon’s imminent French and Spanish shows until April and May of next year while...
Heavy Metal legends Saxon are sorry to announce the immediate cancellation of 10 Summer shows and Festival appearances while singer Biff Byford undergoes an emergency procedure. The recovery period for the operation will sadly mean the immediate cancellation/postponement of 10 shows across a six-week period. As a result, the band will regretfully now not be performing at the below...
Saxon unleash the video for the single “Princess of the Night (Live at Hellfest)” taken from the upcoming “Eagles Over Hellfest” release. “Eagles Over Hellfest” is in celebration of the band’s recently announced “Castles & Eagles” headline shows in September 2025 at the Zénith in Paris, Nantes and Toulouse and featuresthe audio recording of the band’s sensational show from Hellfest 2024. Biff Byford, lead...
Guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metal band Opeth has revealed that he is working on his first solo album. In an interview with the British magazine GuitarGuitar, Åkesson said he already has two songs finished and a third is in the works. The first two tracks are instrumental. Åkesson mentioned that the project is...
Frontman Biff Byford of Saxon was questioned in a recent interview with FaceCulture on a potential sequel to the band’s 24th studio album, “Hell, Fire And Damnation,” which was released by Silver Lining Music in January 2024. We’re writing. I’ve started writing the new album, writing lyrics and titles. The boys have sent me loads...
To celebrate their upcoming European Hell, Fire And Steel tour, Saxon unleash the dramatic video for the new single “1066”, taken from their critically-acclaimed 24th studio album, “Hell, Fire And Damnation” – out now via Silver Lining Music. A totally British themed song, the massive invasion… In fact, it was the end of the Saxons really, so I’m singing about the demise...
