‘80s metal band cancels shows so lead singer can have emergency surgery
The legendary British metal band announced 'the immediate cancellation/postponement of 10 shows across a six-week period' on Facebook Monday, June 30.
Among these shows include Saxon's performances Wacken Open Air, Pol'And' Rock, Summer Breeze, Ekenäs, Area 53 and Öland Rock festivals.
'Saxon were so looking forward to performing at all the below Summer festivals and events, but the health and wellbeing of the band obviously has to come first,' a spokesperson for Saxon's management company said. 'It goes without saying that all in Saxon are gutted that they will be unable to perform but look forward to hopefully being back on stage in time to play both Trutnoff Open Air Festival in Czech Republic on August 23rd and Neuborn Open Air on August 29th. The band are also very much looking forward to their upcoming tours of both Spain, France and the UK later this year too.'
Saxon are still expected to several European shows from July 12 to Aug. 16.
'Saxon are sorry for any inconvenience caused to fans and ask for everyone's patience and understanding at this time,' the band wrote. 'The band are currently working with all the promoters of the above events to see as to whether any of these shows and appearances can be rescheduled.'
Details of any other rescheduled shows will be announced on Saxon's website.
Formed in Barnsley, England in 1975, Saxon is considered one of the leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal. The band established itself as one Europe's most successful metal acts in the 1980s, racking up eight UK Top 40 albums, four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums.
Some of the band's biggest hits on the UK Singles Chart are '747 (Strangers in the Night)' 'And the Bands Played On' and 'Never Surrender.' Saxon has sold more than 23 million records worldwide.
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