Saxon's Biff Byford completes treatment for bowel cancer.
Biff Byford has revealed that his treatment for bowel cancer is complete. The vocalist is also preparing to return to the stage.

Biff Byford has revealed that his treatment for bowel cancer is complete. The vocalist is also preparing to return to the stage.

Saxon's Biff Byford has revealed that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, not prostate cancer as the musician had previously stated…
Saxon's Biff Byford revealed on Friday, the 15th, that he underwent surgery to remove "a small tumor" from his prostate. Continue Reading →

Saxon vocalist Biff Byford will undergo an emergency procedure, resulting in the cancellation of shows in 2025.

We interviewed Saxon's vocalist, Biff Byford, who talked about Bangers Open Air, the other shows scheduled in Brazil,…
Biff Byford commented on what he thinks about Saxon serving as inspiration for bands like Metallica. For him, it helps the band and increases their fanbase; Continue Reading →

Saxon, with the release of 'Denim and Leather', created an album that can certainly be considered one of the most important in the history of…

Saxon's new album is expected to be recorded between January and February 2026. The band has already started composing material for it…
Hard-to-find albums are being released by Wikimetal and its partnership with OPorto. Learn more here. Continue Reading →

Wikimetal asked its readers who they are most excited to see at Bangers Open Air. Check out the results here.

Saxon is coming to Brazil for two shows in Porto Alegre and Belo Horizonte, in addition to their performance at Bangers Open Air.
Wikimetal is giving away 10 CDs from classic bands that are for sale in our Wikimetal Store. Find out how to participate. Continue Reading →

Biff Byford, lead singer of Saxon, underwent hernia removal surgery last weekend and…

Wikimetal is giving away 1 kit containing 3 Saxon CDs: their debut album, Wheel of Steel, and Power…
Through the Wikimetal initiative with Oporto da Música, classic rock albums are arriving monthly on the national market. Continue Reading →

Saxon's self-titled debut album was released in 1979, and was one of the first of the New Wave Of…

Saxon releases animated music video for “Fire and Steel”, a track from his latest album, 'Hell, Fire and Damnation' (2024).
Bangers Open Air announced this Wednesday, the 2nd, the names of the four new acts that will be part of the festival weekend's lineup. Continue Reading →

Founding member of the heavy metal band Saxon sentenced to prison for sexual crimes committed against a minor child…

Promoting their current studio album 'Hell, Fire And Damnation', the band Saxon released the music video for "Madame Guillotine". Check it out…
Biff Byford revealed that the challenging nature of Saxon's songs already serves as a huge vocal exercise. Continue Reading →

This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Green Day, Saxon, Judas Priest…

Saxon has announced the release of their twenty-fourth studio album, 'Hell, Fire And Damnation', which already includes…
Biff Byford, vocalist of Saxon, spoke with Wikimetal on the eve of his visit to Brazil. Check out the interview here. Continue Reading →

Saxon performed last Wednesday, the 15th, in São Paulo as part of the 'Seize The Day World Tour'. See…

Saxon returns to the country for four shows after canceling their participation in Monsters of Rock; watch a video of the vocalist.
This week's Wikimetal giveaway is a Saxon kit with 2 CDs. Find out how to participate and see the rules! Continue Reading →

After the guitarist's departure, Saxon canceled their performance at Monsters Of Rock Colombia and will be replaced by Angra. Check it out…

This Friday, the 10th, Saxon announced in a press release that Paul Quinn, the group's original guitarist, will be leaving the band…
Saxon announced that they will release their second album of covers, 'More Inspirations', on March 24th. Learn more. Continue Reading →