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I have followed Saxon since the mid 80's, and there was time in the early 90's when I thought they were going to give up. It was difficult to even find Saxon albums in the record stores. Fortunately Saxon persevered and slowly started climbing back up in the late 90's and early 2000's. Very happy to see them succeeding and making great music in 2024.
Saxon has been one of my favorite bands since the moment I started listening to Heavy Metal. I specifically remember a Show from 2011 that I still rank as one of my best Live Gigs ever. And I will always go to watch them if I can. This is what Legends look and sound like.
One of the greatest metal bands of all time! I was able to meet them after a show in Joliet. Talked with Doug and Nibbs and was able to get a picture. Truly a humble and gracious band! Long live the mighty Saxon!
Good interview. Biff is from a town close to where I live, so he sounds a lot like my dad. Whenever we travel I have to translate as no one can understand him, so well done! 😁🤟🏻
This was such an engaging episode, MP. One of your best ever. The interview-meets-documentary style was highly effective, and I’d love to see more like this in the future. Any chance that there is a similar Uriah Heep episode in the pipeline? 🙏
an absolutely tremendous band who i have seen many times and had there first 5 albums on vinyl. but i believe OVERKILL should be in the big 4. they are much more a thrash band!!! have a great day.
Saxon has always been great! They don't have the popularity that a lot of bands have, but I've been into them since 1984, and they rock! They have great songs! Crusader, The Power and the Glory,Warrior, This Town Rocks, Suzy Hold On, Princess of the Night, Etc What about that one song about the JFK assassination, Dallas 1p.m.? great songs! great band!
Great video. Great band. It made me wonder about whether it's relevant that they're getting maybe old - then I thought about the time Biff (and the rest of the band, as it was then) signed my Crusader LP after their show at the Colston Hall (as it was then...) in Bristol back in '84. Which made me think, damn, am *I* maybe getting old?! All of which made me realise how brilliant it's been to have had this band to age alongside for all these years. Long may it continue.
I've seen Saxon twice so far. Saw them at York barbican in 2022 on the carpe Diem tour and I saw them supporting priest at Leeds this year. Out of the 2 times, York was better but that's mainly due to the fact that I prefer carpe diem as an album (nothing against hell, fire & Damnation but carpe Diem is my second favourite Saxon album) and it was a tough time emotionally so an incredible concert was exactly what I needed and it's what Saxon delivered but the Leeds show was still great. Hoping that they'll come back to do a full UK tour, playing for 2 hours instead of 1 and I specifically hope they come back up here to Yorkshire as there is just something so right about Saxon in Yorkshire and all the fans chanting out "Yorkshire" at the end of every song
I've seen Saxon live many a time (only seen Judas Priest and The Stranglers more times) and they never fail to deliver. Sadly, they have always been criminally under-appreciated as one the best metal bands ever. In my humble opinion, Saxon have a far stronger back catalogue than Iron Maiden, and if there was any justice in these matters, they would be recognised as part of the highest echelon of metal alongside the likes of Maiden and Priest. I can't wait for the full interview Vlad, Biff's a metal legend and is always so humble and down to earth.
Thank you for this, next time you talk to Biff, ask him about the Nashville Indiana show, I was there and I would like his thoughts on it if possible, thank you for that. Also, will you interview Uriah Heep also?
I've only seen Motörhead more often than Saxon. One of the best Live Acts ever. I've seen them with Heep and Priest in March in Dortmund. Still fantastic. Biff just controls his crowd like only a few others. Love the new Album.
I've listened to Saxon's new album 'Hell Fire And Damnation' more than any release the past few years. This included Priest's 'Invincible Shield' and Metallica's '72 Seasons'. Funny thing is I never liked Saxon much before. They have made one of the best heavy metal albums of all times 45 years into their discography.
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Keep up the great work brother. Slava Ukraini from the US 🤘😎🤘🍻🍻
Very few bands get a surge of fans 50 years deep into their career... But Saxon Is Mighty 🤘🏻
Biff Byford what a legend!! Ever so humble! 🙂🤘🤘
I have followed Saxon since the mid 80's, and there was time in the early 90's when I thought they were going to give up. It was difficult to even find Saxon albums in the record stores. Fortunately Saxon persevered and slowly started climbing back up in the late 90's and early 2000's. Very happy to see them succeeding and making great music in 2024.
Have always loved Biff’s voice. Glad to see that it seems he has made a complete recovery. The new album is fantastic.
Never really got into Saxon before. I took a chance and bought the new album. I absolutely loved it! I am now a die hard fan.
Saxon has been one of my favorite bands since the moment I started listening to Heavy Metal. I specifically remember a Show from 2011 that I still rank as one of my best Live Gigs ever. And I will always go to watch them if I can. This is what Legends look and sound like.
Have been one of my fave bands since I saw them for the first time at the Manchester Apollo in 82. Still making brilliant albums and even better live!
One of the greatest metal bands of all time! I was able to meet them after a show in Joliet. Talked with Doug and Nibbs and was able to get a picture. Truly a humble and gracious band! Long live the mighty Saxon!
I'm a Canadian Saxon fan. I never had the chance to see them Live.
I hope I'll see them before they stops
One of my first loves 😍 I can't wait to see them again soon. I've been a fan since 1982
Saxon is the definition of being for the fans, not the money
Thank you so much Vlad! So happy you had the opportunity to do these shows and interview the bands.
i will always love saxon
Ive been listening to Saxon for decades, definitely one of the greats in the pantheon of metal. Great interview, review Pilgrim! 🤘🏻
SAXON - the most consistent band in rock. Absolute legends still going strong if not stronger than ever.
Good interview. Biff is from a town close to where I live, so he sounds a lot like my dad. Whenever we travel I have to translate as no one can understand him, so well done! 😁🤟🏻
Biff is looking tremendous for his advancing years, every inch a rock god
Madame Guillotine is my favourite on the album, hearing it live with the booming bass drum was awesome
The best metal band ever!!!!
Saw them at the Hammy Odeon mid 80s.. Think the were opening up for Maiden. They were amazing!
This was such an engaging episode, MP. One of your best ever.
The interview-meets-documentary style was highly effective, and I’d love to see more like this in the future.
Any chance that there is a similar Uriah Heep episode in the pipeline? 🙏
Awesome interview and video! They’re the best
Saw the tour with Uriah Heap in the United States. Incredible
one of my favorite bands ,should be in the big 4
an absolutely tremendous band who i have seen many times and had there first 5 albums on vinyl. but i believe OVERKILL should be in the big 4. they are much more a thrash band!!! have a great day.
Saxon has always been great! They don't have the popularity that a lot of bands have, but I've been into them since 1984, and they rock! They have great songs! Crusader, The Power and the Glory,Warrior, This Town Rocks, Suzy Hold On, Princess of the Night, Etc What about that one song about the JFK assassination, Dallas 1p.m.? great songs! great band!
Much ❤ to all
Great video. Great band. It made me wonder about whether it's relevant that they're getting maybe old - then I thought about the time Biff (and the rest of the band, as it was then) signed my Crusader LP after their show at the Colston Hall (as it was then...) in Bristol back in '84. Which made me think, damn, am *I* maybe getting old?! All of which made me realise how brilliant it's been to have had this band to age alongside for all these years. Long may it continue.
Hail the mighty Saxon 🤘🏽🤘🏽
I've seen Saxon twice so far. Saw them at York barbican in 2022 on the carpe Diem tour and I saw them supporting priest at Leeds this year. Out of the 2 times, York was better but that's mainly due to the fact that I prefer carpe diem as an album (nothing against hell, fire & Damnation but carpe Diem is my second favourite Saxon album) and it was a tough time emotionally so an incredible concert was exactly what I needed and it's what Saxon delivered but the Leeds show was still great. Hoping that they'll come back to do a full UK tour, playing for 2 hours instead of 1 and I specifically hope they come back up here to Yorkshire as there is just something so right about Saxon in Yorkshire and all the fans chanting out "Yorkshire" at the end of every song
saw them in san antonio tx with uriah heep. sounded great !
I have the platinum record of 'Strong Arm of the Law' in my living room with the dedication on the back. Fun times. Good band.
I've seen Saxon live many a time (only seen Judas Priest and The Stranglers more times) and they never fail to deliver. Sadly, they have always been criminally under-appreciated as one the best metal bands ever. In my humble opinion, Saxon have a far stronger back catalogue than Iron Maiden, and if there was any justice in these matters, they would be recognised as part of the highest echelon of metal alongside the likes of Maiden and Priest. I can't wait for the full interview Vlad, Biff's a metal legend and is always so humble and down to earth.
Sounds like they will take a break then tour again possibly in the autumn. Great news.
Mighty SAXON 🔥🤘🦅 💥
Thank you for this, next time you talk to Biff, ask him about the Nashville Indiana show, I was there and I would like his thoughts on it if possible, thank you for that.
Also, will you interview Uriah Heep also?
Saxon stole the show in Dublin back in March
Saw them open for Judas Priest and have been a fan ever since!
I've only seen Motörhead more often than Saxon. One of the best Live Acts ever. I've seen them with Heep and Priest in March in Dortmund. Still fantastic. Biff just controls his crowd like only a few others. Love the new Album.
cool love saxon
3rd concert ever. Saxon Crusader tour, opening for Crue Shout at the Devil tour
I've listened to Saxon's new album 'Hell Fire And Damnation' more than any release the past few years. This included Priest's 'Invincible Shield' and Metallica's '72 Seasons'. Funny thing is I never liked Saxon much before. They have made one of the best heavy metal albums of all times 45 years into their discography.
💯👍🤘
Damnit dad going through a mid life crisis again