British Heavy Metal legends Saxon unveil the first single, “The Faith Healer”, from upcoming, More Inspirations – set for release on March 24th via Silver Lining Music. Following the release of Inspirations in 2021, More Inspirations is the second ‘deep dish’ serving of the influences which have fed the mighty Saxon’s immensely successful 40+ year career. The first single is an …
Read More »Saxon – ‘Seize The Day Tour’ with special guests Diamond Head – live review at The Barbican York 23 November 2022
British stalwarts Saxon bring their Seize the Day (Carpe Diem) Tour to the Barbican York, along with special guests Diamond Head and support from Untamed Silence Whitby progressive rockers Untamed Silence open the evening. Formed in 2019, the quintet fronted by Debbie Wade deliver a twenty-minute set of rocking riff …
Read More »Saxon – New Single “Black Is The Night”
British Heavy Metal legends Saxon are thrilled to announce the release of new single “Black Is The Night”, which is taken from the latest album Carpe Diem. In addition, the band will embark on a full UK/European headline tour this autumn, with special guest Diamon Head. “Black Is The Night” is quintessentially Saxon, a song …
Read More »Saxon – Announce New Album “Carpe Diem”
Life hath no fury like a legend in full roar… and on February 4th, 2022, Saxon will show just that to the world when they release their 23rd studio album, Carpe Diem, through Silver Lining Music, serving notice to anyone who ever felt otherwise that they remain both vanguards and masters of British Metal. Comprised …
Read More »Biff & Seb Byford’s Heavy Water – Announce Debut Album “Red Brick City”
BIFF & SEB BYFORD’S HEAVY WATER – DEBUT ALBUM ‘RED BRICK CITY OUT ON JULY 23rd 2021 Lockdown blues? Oh you know it.Slathered in classic Rock ‘n’ Roll soul and soaked in gritty, hard-baked riffs, and topped off with rich, raunchy vocals… Welcome to Heavy Water and their debut album Red Brick City, the …
Read More »Saxon postpone UK Shows Till 2021
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions in force, Saxon have had to once again, postpone the three UK shows that were to take place August 8th(Glasgow), September 5th(London) & September 6th(Manchester).The New Show dates are in MAY 2021, as follows: Saturday May 1st– London Eventim ApolloSunday May 2nd– Glasgow …
Read More »THE HEAVY METAL TRUANTS ANNOUNCE VIRTUAL CHARITY RIDE SET TO BE BIGGEST YET
THE HEAVY METAL TRUANTS RIDE AGAIN… VIRTUALLY! CHARITY CYCLING TROOP TO RECREATE LEGENDARY DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL RIDE ON A GLOBAL SCALE AND INVITE ALL TO JOIN REIMAGINED RIDE SET TO BE THEIR BIGGEST YET, WITH NO RESTRICTION ON NUMBERS OR LOCATION DOWNLOAD TV TO TAKE PLACE 12-14 JUNE The Heavy Metal …
Read More »Saxon – Shows Rescheduled as Biff Byford Requires Surgery
It is with regret that we have to announce the rescheduling of the remaining SAXON shows in 2019. Lead Vocalist Biff Byford has been diagnosed with a heart condition that requires immediate surgery and a post op recovery period that will last into the new year. The shows affected are …
Read More »Saxon – The Eagle Has Landed 40 (Live)
When I was asked to review The Eagle Has Landed 40 (Live) by NWOBHM legends Saxon, I thought it was a re-issue of their 1982 live album but this is not the case as it’s a triple CD release of forty live songs chosen by their lead singer Biff Byford. …
Read More »Black Star Riders – Announce New Album “Another State Of Grace”
Studio Album “Another State Of Grace” Release date: 6th September 2019 Single “Another State Of Grace” Release date: 17th May 2019 UK & Ireland Tour in October 2019 Nuclear Blast are delighted to announce the release of Black Star Riders new studio album “Another State Of Grace” on the 6th September 2019. …
Read More »Diamond Head – Announce New Record Deal With Silver Lining & New Album Later This Year
NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL ICONS DIAMOND HEAD SIGN RECORD DEAL WITH SILVER LINING MUSIC. THE UPCOMING ALBUM “THE COFFIN TRAIN” IS SET FOR RELEASE MAY 24th, 2019 NWOBHM pioneers Diamond Head are thrilled to announce they have signed a worldwide record deal with international label: Silver Lining Music. “We’re delighted to be bringing …
Read More »Black Star Riders – Announce New Album Title And Full UK & Ireland Tour In October 2019!
Announce New Album Title And full UK & Ireland Tour in October 2019! Black Star Riders will release their fourth studio album in September 2019. Entitled ‘Another State of Grace’ the album was produced & mixed by Jay Ruston (Stone Sour, Anthrax, Uriah Heep). The band will support the record with a full UK …
Read More »Saxon – Roundhouse, London – 19th October 2018
After waiting for almost 2 years for them to be back, finally the heavy metal idols Saxon have made it back to their mother country. Celebrating their 40-year anniversary made their show a “not allowed to be missed”, promising two hours of hot flaming action in a marvelous venue, joined …
Read More »Saxon – Thunderbolt (Tour edition)
Back in February this year, Saxon released Thunderbolt, which has proven to be one of their best and most popular albums in recent years. Planetmosh reviewer Dennis Jarman certainly liked it – check out his review here. Now the band have decided to release a “Tour edition” version of the …
Read More »Saxon Announce Special Tour Edition of Critically Acclaimed album ‘Thunderbolt’
SAXON Announce Special Tour Edition of Critically Acclaimed album ‘Thunderbolt’ Since 1979 SAXON have shown their ability to take rock ‘n’ roll and give it an electrifying edge which has since cemented their status as pioneers of the British heavy metal wave. With over twenty studio albums under their belt, …
Read More »Saxon – Thunderbolt
Like a fine wine, Saxon mature to its finest age, although I expect lead vocalist Biff Byford,one of two original members from the bands beginnings in Barnsley 1977 (the other being guitarist Paul Quinn), he would probably prefer a mug of Yorkshire tea! Recently released new album Thunderbolt, number twenty …
Read More »Saxon – Announce New Album & UK Tour
SAXON ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘THUNDERBOLT’SET FOR RELEASE 2nd FEBRUARY 2018 VIA MILITIA GUARD (SILVER LINING MUSIC) THUNDERBOLT TOUR PART 1 UK & EUROPEAN DATES ANNOUNCED SAXON isn’t wasting any time in 2018. Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Battering Ram’ in 2015, the heavy metal giants are set to release …
Read More »Ramblin Man 2017 – Friday
This year’s Ramblin Man festival saw the addition of a Friday bill. Rather than a full day it was just an afternoon/evening affair and fans were tempted in with the offer of a free beer. There was a good turnout even though not everyone was able to get down there …
Read More »Ramblin’ Man Fair – Announce More Artists & Extra Day!
Ramblin’ Man Fair have announced three new acts – Saxon, Last in Line, Graham Bonnet Band, all of which will play on the Friday – an extra day for the festival. The festival will be split into four stages over three days. Stages announced so far include Mainstage, Prog In …
Read More »Saxon – Announce New Live Album
British NWOBHM legends Saxon will unleash Let Me Feel Your Power, their 10th live album, on October 7th via UDR Music The 16 track album was recorded in Munich during November 2015 and Brighton in January 2016, with bonus materials from Chicago in September 2015, Let Me Feel Your Power will be …
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