Saxon (band)

Saxon
Saxon performing at Hellfest in 2024
Saxon performing at Hellfest in 2024
Background information
Also known asSon of a Bitch (1975–1978)
OriginBarnsley, South Yorkshire, England
GenresHeavy metal
Years active1975–present
Labels
MembersBiff Byford
Nigel Glockler
Nibbs Carter
Doug Scarratt
Brian Tatler
Past membersPaul Quinn
Graham Oliver
Steve Dawson
Pete Gill
Paul Johnson
Nigel Durham
Fritz Randow
Jörg Michael
Websitesaxon747.com

Saxon are an English heavy metal band formed in Barnsley in 1975. As leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums during the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. They had numerous hit singles on the UK Singles Chart and experienced success all over Europe and Japan, as well as in the United States.

During the 1980s, Saxon established themselves among Europe's most successful metal acts. The band tours regularly and have sold more than 23 million records worldwide.[1]

Singer Peter "Biff" Byford at the Rockharz Open Air 2016
Bassist Tim "Nibbs" Carter and guitarist Doug Scarratt at the Rockharz 2016 (Biff Byford in the background)
  1. ^ "SAXON Announces New Album 'Hell, Fire And Damnation'". Blabbermouth.net. 21 November 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024.

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