Saxon vocalist/guitarist Biff Byford has spoken about his health in a new video update, stating that he underwent surgery for bowel cancer last month after a tumor was located. As part of his treatment, he’ll require some rounds of chemotherapy as a preventative measure. Byford addressed the matter in the below video statement shared this morning, August 15th, stating that his prognosis is “good”, and that work on a new album is commencing during his convalescence. However, immediate live shows will be rescheduled.
The band stated:
“Following SAXON’s June announcement with regards to Biff’s emergency procedure we would like to share with you a special message from Biff for fans as to his ongoing recovery from cancer and all he has been going through since his recent diagnosis following the band’s Japanese tour in late April.
Biff also discusses the postponement of SAXON’s imminent French and Spanish shows until April and May of next year while he undergoes a short period of chemotherapy but has been told by doctors that his prognosis going forward is positive. All tickets will remain valid for the new rescheduled dates which will be announced on SAXON’s socials imminently.
Sadly, Biff’s treatment also impacts on the band’s forthcoming festival performances at both Trutnoff Open Air, with the band’s appearance later this month having to be cancelled, and Neuborn Open Air, also later this month, now postponed until the festival’s 2026 edition.
Biff would like to reassure fans that both the band’s special Hell, Fire and Steel UK & Ireland Tour this November will be going ahead as planned along with SAXON’s headline performance at Metal Hammer Paradise in Lübeck, Germany. The band’s Hell Fire and Steel UK Tour is currently close to being SOLD OUT, so fans are advised to grab the last few tickets quickly to avoid disappointment, as this will be the last opportunity to see SAXON this year in UK and Ireland and to hear the band’s classic Wheels of Steel album played in full for the last time from start to finish.
For more information and tickets go to saxon747.com“
