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Carpe Diem

British heavy metal icons SAXON have remained venerable vaunted veterans through four decades in large part due to their charismatic live presence. The band's post-2000 studio output has remained consistent, with new albums being reliably released every few years. The majority of those records have...

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AARON LEWIS Celebrates 'Frayed At Both Ends' Album Release With Performance At Kentucky's Fort Campbell (Video)

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis celebrated the release of his new solo album, "Frayed At Both Ends", with a free performance this past Wednesday (January 26) at Kentucky's Fort Campbell. Video of his appearance can be seen below. Lewis wanted to give back to Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Ai...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'I Don't Think Guys Like Me Retire'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of Photo Concerto, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if he can picture himself retiring in the not-too-distant future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBBERMOUTH.NET): "No, retirement is not really [something I think about] at all, really. That word, I do...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Didn't Understand JUDAS PRIEST's 'Strange' Decision To Tour As Quartet: 'It's A Bit Wacky'

SAXON frontman Biff Byford says that it was "strange" for JUDAS PRIEST to announce its plan to embark on the next leg of its 50th-anniversary tour as a quartet. On January 10, JUDAS PRIEST revealed that it would perform as a four-piece when it returns to the road in early March. A few hours later, t...

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SAXON Pays Tribute To People Who Have Died Of COVID-19 In New Song 'Remember The Fallen'

British heavy metal legends SAXON have released the second single, "Remember The Fallen", from their upcoming album, "Carpe Diem", due on February 4 via Silver Lining Music. SAXON singer Biff Byford states: "I wanted to write a song about COVID, about the people that have died, and give my perceptio...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Hasn't Made A Lot Of Lifestyle Changes Since Suffering Heart Attack

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has told Full In Bloom in a new interview that he has made modest dietary changes in the two years after he suffered a heart attack and underwent an emergency triple bypass surgery. "A little bit," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I don't eat dairy anymore. I...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'They're Vaccinating People Like Crazy In The U.K.' Right Now

Vocalist Biff Byford of British metal veterans SAXON spoke to Liselotte "Lilo" Hegt of HeadBangers LifeStyle about the band's plans to return to the road in 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We're doing] 40th-anniversary shows [in the U.K.] with a big production. And we've got th...

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Former METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY Dismisses BIFF BYFORD's 'Electric Fan' Anecdote As 'Total Fiction'

Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has dismissed SAXON singer Biff Byford's anecdote about the first show the two bands played together nearly four decades ago as "total fiction." During a new appearance on "The Chuck Shute Podcast", Byford recounted a funny incident that allegedly happened when...

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BIFF BYFORD Looks Back On METALLICA's 1982 Gig As Support Act For SAXON: 'They Didn't Talk To Us For A Long Time' After That

During an appearance on "The Chuck Shute Podcast", vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON was asked to recount a "good story" involving the members of METALLICA. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Back in the day, METALLICA, they supported us. [We played at] the Whisky...

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GUNS N' ROSES: 30th-Anniversary Deluxe Reissue Of 'Use Your Illusion' Due Next Summer

GUNS N' ROSES is putting together a deluxe reissue of the "Use Your Illusion" albums for a tentative summer 2022 release. Slash shared the news of the set's arrival during an interview with Biff Bam Pop! editor-in-chief Andy Burns. Speaking about the fact that the "Use Your Illusion" reissue won't b...

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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON's Early Albums Were 'Just As Good As' IRON MAIDEN's 'The Number Of The Beast'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked at which point he and his bandmates started to reap the finical benefits of their success. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think we ever did, to tell you the truth. I don't think I...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Releases Lyric Video For New Solo Single 'Get What You Get'

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has released the official lyric video for his new solo single "Get What You Get". The track is taken from his upcoming album, "Frayed At Both Ends", due on January 28, 2022. With a strong sense of vintage country, Lewis has spent the last ten years committed to making the...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Releases Lyric Video For New Solo Single 'Pull Me Under'

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has released the official lyric video for his new solo single "Pull Me Under". The track is taken from his upcoming album, "Frayed At Both Ends", due on January 28. With a strong sense of vintage country, Lewis has spent the last ten years committed to making the kind of...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Announces Acoustic Solo Tour In Support Of 'Frayed At Both Ends' Album

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis will embark on an acoustic tour in support of his new solo album, "Frayed At Both Ends", in January. So far, the following shows have been announced. Jan. 14 - Adler Theatre - Davenport, IA Jan. 15 - 365 Sports Complex - Inman, KS Jan. 21 - Saenger Theatre - Pensacola, FL...

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SAXON Announces 'Carpe Diem' Album, Releases First Single

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release their 23rd studio album, "Carpe Diem", on February 4, 2022 via Silver Lining Music. Comprised of 10 titanic tracks bristling with steel-clad riffery and proud intent, the band draws on a variety of ingredients from its career to forget what is its most...