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Heavy Metal Thunder: The Movie

Wow, where do you even start with this one? How about with the audacious statement that SAXON is one of history's greatest heavy metal bands in the truest sense. Over 30 years running and in the last decade releasing some of the best music of its career, the story of the New Wave of British ...

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DORO: 'Fear No Evil - Ultimate Collector's Edition' Box Set Detailed

German metal queen Doro Pesch, who completed a handful of U.S. tour dates as well as a successful debut appearance in Japan earlier this month, recently unleashed the "Fear No Evil - Ultimate Collector's Edition" box set via Germany's AFM Records. The stunning set includes the "Fear No Evil" album w...

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SAXON Frontman Interviewed By 'Classic Rock And Metal Podcast'

Vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON was interviewed for the inaugural edition of the "Classic Rock And Metal Podcast". You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. According to the people behind the podcast, "This series is intended for people wanting to catch up o...

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SAXON Frontman: DIO's 'Voice Was Always Powerful And Soaring'

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Today I heard my friend Ronnie Dio has lost his battle. "It is a great loss to us all. "I first met Ronnie in the...

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Walk Through Fire

Yet another veteran band from the storied New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM),England's RAVEN stood apart from the herd for their outrageous image and a style called "athletic rock" that at times bordered on unhinged. While classics like "Wiped Out", "All For One", and more commercially access...

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SAXON Members To Guest On New PHARAO Album

SAXON members Biff Byford and Paul Quinn will guest on two tracks on the forthcoming album from German power metallers PHARAO, entitled "Road To Nowhere". The CD is tentatively due before the end of the year. PHARAO supported SAXON on a European tour in December 2007. PHARAO's most recent release wa...

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SAXON: Hardenberg Photos Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos of SAXON's March 27, 2010 concert at the Podium in Hardenberg, the Netherlands can be found at Metal-Experience.com. Support at the gig came from German rockers BIG BALL. SAXON's setlist was as follows: 01. Battalions Of Steel 02. Heavy Metal Thunder 03. Live To Rock...

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SAXON: 'Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie' DVD Detailed

The long-awaited documentary on British rock legends SAXON, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie", will finally be released next month. The delay was caused by the filmmakers' (U.K.'s Coolhead Productions) desire to include newly discovered vintage footage and additional interviews. Commented Coolhead:...

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SAXON Bassist Forced To Sit Out Tour

British heavy metal legends SAXON have issued the following update: "Sadly we are forced to announce that Nibbs [Carter, bass] won't be able to join us on the upcoming tour! "Due to health problems of his wife, we all decided that it will be the best for all if he stays with his wife and ...

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DIAMOND HEAD: Newcastle Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage ofg DIAMOND HEAD's February 27, 2010 performance at 02 Academy in Newcastle, England as the support act for EUROPE can be viewed below (courtesy of "Ashes2Ashes1981") DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler's autobiography, "Am I Evil?", was recently made available in an exclusi...

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SAXON's Upcoming Documentary To Include Footage Of 2008 DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL

According to an online post by SAXON frontman Biff Byford, footage of the legendary British heavy metal band's June 2008 performance at the Download Festival at Castle Donington, England will be included in the upcoming SAXON documentary, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie". Biff states, "We feel this...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Interviews DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist For 'Megadeth Radio'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Back here at Vic's [Garage; MEGADETH's brand new, self-built studio in San Marcos, California] we started back up on Megadeth Radio [Mustaine's 24-hour Internet radio channel] and I was finally able to conduct my first interview with t...

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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Discusses 'Am I Evil?' Autobiography

DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler's autobiography, "Am I Evil?", is now available in an exclusive first edition print run of 500 copies for the band's fans worldwide through www.diamond-head.net. At just £16.95, it is a collector's item and a great Christmas present. It is not available anywhere e...

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SAXON: London Concert Footage Posted Online

SoundShock.co.uk has uploaded video footage of SAXON's November 8, 2009 concert at Koko in London, England. Watch the clips below. SAXON just a completed a U.K. tour with ANVIL and SUIDAKRA in the support slots. Commented SAXON frontman Biff Byford: "We are starting writing songs for the next album...

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SAXON Joined By ANVIL Frontman For 'Denim And Leather' Performance; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow joining British heavy metal legends SAXON on stage at the O2 Academy in Leeds, U.K. on November 10, 2009 to perform the classic song "Denim And Leather" can be viewed below. SAXON just a completed a U.K. tour with ANVIL and SUIDAKRA in t...