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Biff Byford

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Biff Byford of Saxon has reflected on the band's enduring legacy and upcoming 2027 album, while also explaining Metallica's lack of a Saxon cover due to a past incident at their second show. He also noted the reconciliation with former guitarist Graham Oliver after decades of tension, emphasizing the band's continued passion for music.

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Biff Byford

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9 articles Sep 5

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Blabbermouth, HardForce, Louder Sound +6

Louder Sound Aug 23

Biff Byford reveals why he thinks Metallica have never covered a Saxon song – and it involves at incident at their second ever show: “They must have realised it was a bit stupid”

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2 articles Aug 5

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Blabbermouth, MetalZone

2 articles Jul 21

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Blabbermouth, MetalZone

4 articles Jul 13

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Blabbermouth, MetalZone, Radio Metal News +1

Louder Sound Jul 10

"Our popularity has gone up massively over the last six or seven years." With a summer of European festivals ahead, Saxon are happy to fly the flag for British metal

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Louder Sound Jun 18

"He used to do stupid things that smashed the reputation of the band. That's all over now." The frosty relationship between Saxon's Biff Byford and former guitarist Graham Oliver has thawed after more than 30 years

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Indie Music Mag May 30

[Live] Saxon au Zénith de Nantes, maître absolu du heavy metal

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9 articles Sep 5

Saxon Biff Byford Brian Tatler Andy Sneap Judas Priest Exodus Nigel Glockler

Blabbermouth, HardForce, Louder Sound +6

2 articles Aug 5

Saxon Biff Byford Iron Maiden Judas Priest Andy Sneap Exodus Accept Brian Tatler

Blabbermouth, MetalZone

4 articles Jul 13

Saxon Biff Byford Brian Tatler Andy Sneap Judas Priest Exodus Accept Aborym

Blabbermouth, MetalZone, Radio Metal News +1

Louder Sound Jun 18

"He used to do stupid things that smashed the reputation of the band. That's all over now." The frosty relationship between Saxon's Biff Byford and former guitarist Graham Oliver has thawed after more than 30 years

Saxon Biff Byford

Louder Sound Aug 23

Biff Byford reveals why he thinks Metallica have never covered a Saxon song – and it involves at incident at their second ever show: “They must have realised it was a bit stupid”

Saxon Metallica Biff Byford Deep Purple Iron Maiden Motörhead Diamond Head Misfits Budgie

2 articles Jul 21

Saxon Brian Tatler Neil Jones Maidstone Biff Byford Andy Sneap Judas Priest

Blabbermouth, MetalZone

Louder Sound Jul 10

"Our popularity has gone up massively over the last six or seven years." With a summer of European festivals ahead, Saxon are happy to fly the flag for British metal

Saxon Biff Byford Motörhead Paul Quinn Brian Tatler

Indie Music Mag May 30

[Live] Saxon au Zénith de Nantes, maître absolu du heavy metal

Saxon Biff Byford Iron Maiden Judas Priest Metallica

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