When the term “New Wave of British Heavy Metal” (NWOBHM) was coined in the late 70s, Saxon was firmly planted in the thick of it. Though the line-up has changed considerably over the 30 year career of the band, Biff Byford, founding member and frontman, has largely ensured that Saxon remained true to the formula which won them a place in the hearts of British rockers alongside Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. They’ve become legendary in their own right over the years and their live shows are killer indeed…