SAXON

Ever since SAXON emerged from the working-class streets of Barnsley in the late 1970s, the band has shaped, defined and carried heavy metal forward with a tenacity bordering on the legendary. They were at the forefront when the New Wave of British Heavy Metal swept across the world and changed everything, blasting their way into the UK Top 5 with their debut album Wheels of Steel in 1980.

At the center has always stood Biff Byford, one of heavy metal’s most recognisable and beloved frontmen. Behind him, SAXON has over four decades built a lineup that today includes guitar veteran Doug Scarratt, drumming powerhouse Nigel Glockler, who has been with the band since 1981, and bassist Nibbs Carter, who has been on board since 1988. Diamond Head guitarist Brian Tatler joined the ranks a few years ago as well, and the band is currently performing in their strongest lineup ever.