Biff Byford - New Solo Album Details And First Single Revealed
On February 21st 2020, legendary Saxon frontman Biff Byford will step into the spotlight with his first ever solo album, School Of Hard Knocks, which will be released via Silver Lining Music. The lyric video for the first single "Welcome To The Show" can be watched below.
In his first ever solo album, Biff takes on not just tales and stories from his heart and soul, but also investigates the Middle Ages and medieval history amongst other subjects.
School Of Hard Knocks was produced by Biff Byford, recorded by Jacky Lehmann at Brighton Electric Studios in Brighton (UK) and mixed at Queen Street Studios in Stockholm (Sweden) by Mats Valentin.
Biff worked with Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth) on guitars, Christian Lundqvist on drums and Gus Macricostas on bass.
The album also features guest appearances by Phil Campbell (Motörhead / Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons), Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody Of Fire and Turilli / Lione Rhapsody), Nick Barker (Voices), Dave Kemp (Wayward Sons) and Nibbs Carter (Saxon).
In his first ever solo album, Biff takes on not just tales and stories from his heart and soul, but also investigates the Middle Ages and medieval history amongst other subjects.
School Of Hard Knocks was produced by Biff Byford, recorded by Jacky Lehmann at Brighton Electric Studios in Brighton (UK) and mixed at Queen Street Studios in Stockholm (Sweden) by Mats Valentin.
Biff worked with Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth) on guitars, Christian Lundqvist on drums and Gus Macricostas on bass.
The album also features guest appearances by Phil Campbell (Motörhead / Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons), Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody Of Fire and Turilli / Lione Rhapsody), Nick Barker (Voices), Dave Kemp (Wayward Sons) and Nibbs Carter (Saxon).
Tracklisting:
1. Welcome To The Show
2. School Of Hard Knocks
3. Inquisitor
4. The Pit And The Pendulum
5. Worlds Collide
6. Scarborough Fair (not available on 12" vinyl)
7. Pedal To The Metal
8. Hearts Of Steel
9. Throw Down The Sword
10. Me And You
11. Black And White
1. Welcome To The Show
2. School Of Hard Knocks
3. Inquisitor
4. The Pit And The Pendulum
5. Worlds Collide
6. Scarborough Fair (not available on 12" vinyl)
7. Pedal To The Metal
8. Hearts Of Steel
9. Throw Down The Sword
10. Me And You
11. Black And White
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