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DEEP PURPLE's STEVE MORSE: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'One Of The Most Inventive Rhythm Players I've Ever Heard'

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, calling him " one of the most inventive rhythm players" he has ever heard. The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Speaking to Everyone Loves Guitar, Morse sa...

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ROB HALFORD, BIFF BYFORD And DORO PESCH Wish MOTÖRHEAD's 'Ace Of Spades' Happy 40th Anniversary (Video)

Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Biff Byford (SAXON) and Doro Pesch are among the musicians who have wished MOTÖRHEAD's "Ace Of Spades" album a happy 40th anniversary in a new video posted to the band's official YouTube channel. Check out the 10-and-a-half-minute clip below. Featured artists: 0:00 Don Ja...

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Here Is What METALLICA's First Drive-In Concert Looked Like

On Saturday night (August 29),METALLICA broadcast a show to hundreds of drive-in and outdoor theaters across the U.S. and Canada, as part of the "Encore Drive-In Nights" series. The concert was filmed nearly three weeks earlier, on August 10, at the Gundlach Bundschu winery, about a 30-minute car r...

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BLACK SABBATH, METALLICA, SAXON, MEGADETH, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members, Others Pay Tribute To PETE WAY

Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Biff Byford (SAXON),Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES),David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Frank Bello (ANTHRAX),Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Stephen Perkins (JANE'S ADDICTION) and Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of...

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SAXON Has 11 New Songs That Are 'Done And Ready To Go'

SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke to Metal Rules about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Thunderbolt" album. He said: "It's coming along nicely. There is no pressure at the moment, to be honest, as I work better under pressure. We are recording our bits and pi...

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SAXON Singer BIFF BYFORD And Son Announce First Virtual Concert

SAXON singer Biff Byford and his son Seb have announced their first Stageit virtual concert, set to take place on Saturday, June 20 at at 8 p.m. U.K. time. Says Biff: "Following the great success of the videos myself and Seb have posted throughout the lock down period, we have decided to do a full '...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD And Son Perform Acoustic Version Of 'Wheels Of Steel' For Album's 40th Anniversary (Video)

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of SAXON's "Wheels Of Steel" album, singer Biff Byford and his son Seb Byford have shared their acoustic rendition of the LP's title track. The performance was recorded at their home whilst self-isolating during the COVID-19 international lockdown. Byford and g...

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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON Never Really Had Problems With Alcohol And Drugs

In a brand new interview with the "Toby And The Whole Truth" podcast, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the fact that many artists turn to drugs or alcohol in order to cope with mental health issues that often result from being on tour or simply being part of the music industry. He said: "When...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD And Son Perform Acoustically While In Quarantine (Video)

SAXON frontman Biff Byford recently teamed up with his son Seb (NAKED SIX) to perform a couple of songs acoustically as a special "thank you" to the band's fans all over the world, those who must go to work every day and those staying at home keeping everyone safe during this difficult time. SAXON s...

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RICK ASTLEY Models Personalized MOTÖRHEAD T-Shirt

To kick off the year in which MOTÖRHEAD's seminal "Ace Of Spades" album turns forty, the Every Playlist Louder Than Everyone Else site was launched in January. This interactive web site enables fans to curate their own, personalized Spotify playlist of ear drum perforating Motörsongs and pitch them...

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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON's New Album Will Be 'Heavy' And 'Quite British'-Sounding

SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke to The Metal Voice about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Thunderbolt" album. Asked about the musical direction of the new SAXON material, Byford said (hear audio below): "It's heavy. I would say the direction is the same as...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Cancels European Solo Tour Due To Low Ticket Sales

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has canceled his previously announced solo tour, scheduled for April and May. The cancelation is mainly due to low ticket sales, which may or may not have been affected by the current worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Says Biff: "The honest truth is t...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Confirms He Suffered A Heart Attack Last September

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has confirmed to Planet Rock that he suffered a heart attack before undergoing an emergency triple bypass surgery last September. "It was a heart attack, but it wasn't like a Hollywood heart attack, [where] you drop on the floor with your legs up in the air," he said (hear...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: How I First Became Aware I Needed Triple Bypass Surgery

SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke to the Daily Star about how he first became aware that he had a health problem before undergoing an emergency triple bypass surgery last September. "I was out training on my bicycle," Biff recalled. "I like to keep fit. But going up a hill that day, it began to feel...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Releases Music Video For 'Scarborough Fair' From 'School Of Hard Knocks' Solo Album

Legendary SAXON frontman Biff Byford has released the official music video for his new solo single "Scarborough Fair". The song is taken from Byford's first solo album, "School Of Hard Knocks", which is being released today (Friday, February 21) via Silver Lining Music. "The new single 'Scarborough...