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. Current Lineup: Biff Byford (vocals), Nigel Glockler (drums), Doug Scarratt (guitar), Brian Tatler (guitar), Nibbs Carter (bass) Current Release: Gods of Thunder (2027)
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Saxon plays traditional heavy metal and hard rock as key pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.
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The current lineup features vocalist Biff Byford, guitarists Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler, bassist Nibbs Carter, and drummer Nigel Glockler.
