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EUROPE's IAN HAUGLAND On Upcoming Album: 'The Chemistry Is Still There'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, EUROPE drummer Ian Haugland spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2017's "Walk The Earth" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got a pretty busy schedule, at least for the first half of this year, doing the...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'I Don't Really Do Any Vocal Exercises. I Just Sing.'

In a new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked what he does to take care of his singing voice while on the road. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really do any vocal exercises, to tell you the truth. I just sing. I don't...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Supports PANTERA's Return: 'The Music Should Be Played Live'

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and...

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LIONHEART Feat. Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON: 'Flight 19' Lyric Video Released

British hard rock veterans LIONHEART have released "Flight 19"", the first single taken from their new studio album "The Grace Of A Dragonfly", set for international release on February 23 via Metalville Records. "Flight 19" relates the story about a group of bombers that disappeared over the Bermud...

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SAXON Releases Music Video For 'There's Something In Roswell'

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release their 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", on January 19, 2024 via Silver Lining Music. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "There's Something In Roswell", can be seen below. "Hell, Fire And Damnation" sees SAXON investigate a...

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Hell, Fire And Damnation

SAXON is one of the most unyielding, persistent forces of metal. Founding member Biff Byford and his cohorts are poised to unleash the act's 28th album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", a beast that's much more potent than virtually any and all new school purveyors of classic metal. The New Wave Of Briti...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'There's Been A Massive Resurgence In Metal'

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the renewed popularity of the heavy metal genre in the past couple of decades. He said: "Yeah, I think there's been a massive resurgence in metal, and especially that New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, the British metal thin...

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SAXON And URIAH HEEP Announce Spring 2024 'Hell, Fire & Chaos' U.S. Tour

"Hell, Fire & Chaos - The Best Of British Rock & Metal" is the name of the upcoming United States tour by two British Legends in the rock and metal genre: URIAH HEEP and SAXON. With almost 50 studio albums combined and numerous live records, selling multi-millions, this tour will truly be th...

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ROSS THE BOSS On His Creative Relationship With JOEY DEMAIO: People Called Us 'The LENNON And MCCARTNEY Of Metal Songwriting'

In a recent interview with rob wog, former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman reflected on the band's classic debut album, 1982's "Battle Hymns", saying, "It was the start of a lot of things. It was the start of a new vision, a new force in music called power metal." Asked if he knew MANOWAR...

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TANK Joined By DIAMOND HEAD Drummer KARL WILCOX

Veteran British metallers TANK have announced the addition of longtime DIAMOND HEAD drummer Karl Wilcox to the group's ranks. Wilcox will sit behind the drum kit for all of TANK's upcoming shows and will take part in the recording of the band's new studio album, which is scheduled for release later...

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JOEY TEMPEST: How IRON MAIDEN Influenced EUROPE In Band's Early Years

In a recent interview with BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney, EUROPE frontman Joey Tempest explained how British rock has been his greatest influence ever since he formed his first band, FORCE, with friend John Norum in their hometown of Upplands Väsby, Sweden in 1979. "We had Swedish bands, but w...

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BIFF BYFORD Says He Was Surprised To See PAUL QUINN Back On Tour So Soon After Quitting SAXON

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if he was surprised to see the band's original guitarist Paul Quinn touring with his classic rock power trio THE CARDS so soon after announcing he was stepping back from touring activities with SAXON. Biff la...

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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON's Live Performances Are 'Very Authentic': 'Everything You Get Is Live'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Biff Byford said that SAXON's live performances and recording sessions are "very authentic. I don't do anything with my voice," the singer noted. "I've learned how to sing over the years. And I just keep it straight and just go for it, really. That's...

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BIFF BYFORD Didn't Think About Ending SAXON After PAUL QUINN's Departure

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if he thought about ending the band when founding guitarist Paul Quinn announced that he was retiring from touring with the group in March of this year. Biff responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. Because...

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SAXON And URIAH HEEP To Join Forces For Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

SAXON and URIAH HEEP will join forces for a U.S. tour next spring. The complete details for the "Hell, Fire & Chaos" trek, which will take place in April, May and June 2024, will be announced on January 8. SAXON's 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", will be released on January 19, 202...