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The Saxon albums you should definitely listen to
By Paul Elliott published
Almost 50 years on from their formation, NWOBHM spearheads Saxon and much-loved frontman Biff Byford are verging on national treasure status – and these are their best albums

Saxon pay tribute to Sheffield with new video for Fire And Steel
By Fraser Lewry published
The release of the Fire And Steel video comes ahead of Saxon's upcoming tour of mainland Europe

How supergroup Six By Six faced down their doubts for second record Beyond Shadowland
By Rich Wilson published
Acclaim for the self-titled debut from 3’s Robert Berry, Saga’s Ian Crichton and Saxon’s Nigel Glockler was so great that the supergroup worried about letting down their fans – and themselves – with the follow-up

How the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal was born, by those who were there
By Dave Everley published
In the late 70s, rock music was given a steel-booted kick up the backside by a new breed of band. The NWOBHM would go on to rule Britannia – and the world

Prog supergroup Six By Six announce first ever live show
By Jerry Ewing published
Prog supergroup Six By Six, featuring members of Saga, 3 and Saxon, will release new album Beyond Shadowland in April

Former Saxon bassist Steve Dawson sentenced to six years in prison for child sex offences
By Paul Brannigan published
Founding Saxon member Steve Dawson found guilty of historic child abuse at Sheffield Crown Court, given six year custodial sentence

10 massive pop stars who secretly appeared on rock and metal songs
By Paul Travers published
Katy Perry, Elton John, Boy George, Billy Joel – they’ve all secretly rocked it up over the years

"Things have gone further than we envisaged, but that’s life": Saxon's Biff Byford on their new guitarist, extraterrestrial life and the future
By Dave Ling published
As Saxon prepare to tour The UK with Judas Priest and Uriah Heep, we catch up with frontman Biff Byford to hear about new album Hell, Fire And Damnation
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