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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...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS To Release 'Frayed At Both Ends' Solo Album In January

With a strong sense of vintage country, Aaron Lewis has spent the last ten years committed to making the kind of country he was raised on. Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, David Allen Coe and early Hank Williams Jr. inform the Springfield, Vermont star's take on the genre that started with the No. 1...

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'I'll Be Like LEMMY; I'll Die Three Months After My Last Show'

In a new interview with The Rockpit, EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza was asked what keeps him and his bandmates going more than 40 years into the group's career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Why does [SAXON's] Biff [Byford] keep doing it? Why does [JUDAS PRIEST's] Rob [Halfo...

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SAXON's New Album Is Finished: 'It's Heavy And Melodic', Says BIFF BYFORD

British heavy metal legends SAXON have officially completed work on their new LP for a February 4, 2022 release. Speaking to Neil Jones from TotalRock at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, singer Biff Byford said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The SAXON album is finished. Andy Sneap f...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Releases Documentary About Making Of Debut HEAVY WATER Album With His Son

A 21-minute documentary about the making of "Red Brick City", the debut album from HEAVY WATER, the new project featuring SAXON's Biff Byford and son Seb Byford of NAKED SIX, can be seen below. The LP was released on July 23 via Silver Lining Music. Soaked in gritty, riff-baked blues yet rich with t...

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Red Brick City

He has been such an integral part of the heavy metal furniture for so long now that it would be easy to forget what a brilliant singer Biff Byford is. As it turns out, his son Seb is a brilliant singer, too: as showcased on the first HEAVY WATER album, wherein father and son strip things down to a f...

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SAXON Frontman BIFF BYFORD Opens Up About His Hearing Loss

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has opened up about his hearing loss, saying that wearing a hearing aid after being exposed to loud music for over 40 years has greatly improved his overall quality of life. He says: "Since forming SAXON in 1977, we have released a new album every 18 months and have no pla...

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SAXON's New Album Gets Official Release Date

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release their new album on February 4, 2022. The LP's arrival date was announced by SAXON singer Biff Byford in a video message earlier today. "I'm just about to sign off on the last mix from [producer] Andy Sneap, so it should be ready real soon," Biff stated...