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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD On KISS Avatars: 'I Don't Think They Should Do It'
In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked to weigh in on KISS's announcement that the legendary rockers will continue as digital avatars. The technology, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will allow KISS to stay "on th...December 8, 2023
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SAXON Announces New Album 'Hell, Fire And Damnation'
When internationally renowned actor Brian Blessed OBE delivers a proclamation for opening track "The Prophecy", expectations are automatically high for SAXON's latest album. Have no fear and make no mistake, SAXON meet and exceed them on their 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", set for r...November 21, 2023
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BIFF BYFORD Reflects On SAXON's 'Most Challenging Period'
In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked to reflect on "the most challenging" moment in the group's career and how he and his bandmates overcame it. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the most challenging period in our career and a lot of...November 16, 2023
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'We're Just As Well-Known As IRON MAIDEN; We're Just Not As Successful'
In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, Biff Byford was asked for his opinion on some fans' assertion that SAXON is a vastly underrated band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think they get confused with successful. Nobody can be bigger than IRON MAIDEN in the metal scene, espe...November 14, 2023
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THE CARDS Feat. Original SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN: New Album, 'Generation Jukebox', Due In November
International power trio THE CARDS, featuring original, founding SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn, has released a new single, "King Kong". The track is taken from the band's upcoming second album, "Generation Jukebox", which will arrive on November 10. The group, also featuring American singer/bassist Har...October 13, 2023
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DORO Releases Music Video For New Single 'Children Of The Dawn'
German metal queen Doro Pesch has released a new song called "Children Of The Dawn". The track is taken from Doro's upcoming studio album, "Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud", due on October 27 via Nuclear Blast. Doro states: "'Children Of The Dawn' is an epic anthem, powerful and stirring! It's...October 13, 2023
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD And Son SEB To Release Second HEAVY WATER Album 'Dreams Of Yesterday' This Friday
HEAVY WATER, the lockdown project created by SAXON frontman Biff Byford and his son Seb Byford, will release its latest groove-saturated, riff-mighty, hip-shaking collection of timeless rock 'n' roll titled "Dreams Of Yesterday" on September 29 via Silver Lining Music. Kicking things off is the swa...September 26, 2023
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DORO Teams Up With BROILERS' SAMMY AMARA For New Song 'Bond Unending'
German metal queen Doro Pesch has released a new song called "Bond Unending". The track, which is a duet with Sammy Amara from German rock heavyweights BROILERS, is taken from Doro's upcoming studio album, "Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud", due on October 27 via Nuclear Blast. Doro's powerful...September 15, 2023
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SAXON Begins Recording New Album; Early 2024 Release Expected
British heavy metal legends SAXON have apparently entered the studio to begin recording their new album for a tentative early 2024 release. Earlier today (Thursday, August 17),the band shared a few photos of drummer Nigel Glockler and bassist Tim "Nibbs" Carter in the studio, and it included the fo...August 17, 2023
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DORO Releases Her Cover Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Living After Midnight' Featuring ROB HALFORD
German metal queen Doro Pesch has released her cover version of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Living After Midnight". The track, which is a duet with PRIEST singer Rob Halford, is taken from Doro's upcoming studio album, "Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud", due on October 27 via Nuclear Blast. The 1...August 2, 2023
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Original SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN To Return To The Road With THE CARDS
International power trio THE CARDS, featuring original, founding SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn, will release a new album this November and will simultaneously embark on a tour of the U.K. supporting former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell and his band, PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS. THE CARDS, al...August 1, 2023
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Watch: DORO Performs New Single 'Time For Justice' Live At Italy's LUPPOLO IN ROCK
German metal queen Doro Pesch played her new single, "Time For Justice", live on July 21 at the Luppolo In Rock festival in Cremona, Italy. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Time For Justice" is the first single from Doro's new studio album, "Conqueress - Forever Strong And Pro...July 31, 2023
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DIAMOND HEAD's BRIAN TATLER 'Would Like To' Join SAXON Permanently
On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),DIAMOND HEAD's Brian Tatler spoke about how he landed the gig as SAXON's new touring guitarist following the departure of...July 27, 2023
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GIRLSCHOOL Shares New Single 'Cold Dark Heart' From 'WTFortyfive?' Album
Forty-five years young, British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL unveils their hair-raising new single "Cold Dark Heart", taken from their fourteenth studio album "WTFortyfive?", set for release on July 28 via Silver Lining Music. Musically, "Cold Dark Heart" unveils a more somber and dark side to GIRLS...July 26, 2023
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Watch: ULI JON ROTH Joins SAXON On Stage At Sweden's TIME TO ROCK Festival
Legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth joined SAXON on stage last night (Monday, July 10) at the Time To Rock festival in Knislinge, Sweden to perform a few songs, including "Denim And Leather" and "747 (Strangers In The Night)" . Video of his appearance is available below. The 68-year-old Roth was...July 11, 2023