Clarifying recent media misconceptions, Saxon frontman Biff Byford has revealed that he does not have prostate cancer. Instead, he opened up further about his personal health struggles, explaining that he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. On Tuesday (19th), Byford shared an update with fans via Facebook, following his earlier video statement, expressing:
“Message from Biff following Friday’s Post!
Firstly thanks to everyone for their wonderful messages of support it really does mean a great deal to me.
Following Friday’s post I just wanted to clear up a couple of things that seem to have been slightly misinterpreted.
Firstly, I just want to quickly clarify that I actually have bowel cancer not prostate cancer although I did have a scan on my prostate.
Also, as reported in some media, we have not postponed all of our upcoming shows, only the shows that clashed with my chemotherapy treatment sessions.
All of our special UK & Ireland Hell, Fire & Steel tour dates this November are still going ahead as planned. There are not many tickets left now for these shows so grab them quick so as not to be disappointed. This will be the very last time we play our classic hit album Wheels of Steel from start to finish in the UK.
We are also still playing Metal Hammer Paradise in Lübeck, Germany this November too. All of the rescheduled shows will be announced here imminently too.
Tickets for all shows are available from : www.saxon747.com
Thanks again for all your amazing support.
Bx”
Saxon plan to return to the road this November with updated tour dates, along with rescheduled shows in Spain set for April 2026. The group announced:
“Spain shows already rescheduled: Spain – The Mighty Saxon are pleased to announce our rescheduled. All tickets already purchased for these shows on their previous dates remain valid for the new rescheduled dates. We look forward to seeing everyone in April!”
Tour Dates
2025
11/04 Belfast, UK @ Ulster Hall
11/05 Dublin, IRL @ Olympia Theatre
11/07 Manchester, UK @ O₂ Apollo
11/08 Sheffield, UK @ Octagon Centre
11/09 Glasgow, UK @ O₂ Academy
11/11 Newcastle, UK @ O₂ City Hall
11/13 Bristol, UK @ Beacon
11/14 Wolverhampton, UK @ Civic Hall
11/15 London, UK @ Hammersmith Apollo
11/16 Cardiff, UK @ Great Hall
11/29 Lübeck, GER @ Metal Hammer Paradise
2026
04/24 Barcelona @ Razzmatazz
04/25 Bilboa @ Santana 27
04/26 Madrid @ La Riviera
