Saxon has postponed the rest of their tour dates due to singer Biff Byford need for an immediate heart surgery. In a video statement released Byford confirmed he needs surgery because of a heart condition.
In the statement Byford says:
“There is nothing more I can say really, I am just sorry for causing all the disappointment to peoples plans for coming to see us. I know people are flying from all over the world to see the shows but there is nothing I can do so please wish me luck and send me some good vibes. We have to look positive on this and I will coming back as strong as before hopefully.”
The shows affected:
SEPTEMBER 2019
Sweden, Stockholm Grona Lund – 26 (Rescheduled for summer 2020. TBA)
OCTOBER 2019
The Netherlands, Eindhoven Oktober Metal Fest – 5th (Cancelled)
UK, Glasgow Braehead Arena – 18th (Rescheduled TBA)
UK, London Eventim Apollo – 19th (Rescheduled for 28th March 2020)
UK, Manchester O2 Apollo – 20th (Rescheduled for 29th March 2020)
Germany, Dusseldorf Mitsubishi Electric Halle – 26th (Rescheduled TBA)
DECEMBER 2019
Mexico, Mexico City Forcefest – 1st (Cancelled)
Colombia, Bogota KnotFest – 6th (Cancelled)