“Hell, Fire & Chaos – The Best Of British Rock & Metal” is the name of the upcoming United States tour by two British Legends in the rock and metal genre: URIAH HEEP and SAXON
With almost 50 studio albums combined and numerous live records, selling multi-millions, this tour will truly be the best of British rock and metal!
The tour is a 100% co-headline with both bands playing equal set lengths, with some cities URIAH HEEP closing and others SAXON.
Tickets are available via general on sale Friday, January 12 through all usual ticket outlets. VIP packages are also available consisting of a pre-show meet-and-greet with both bands together, signed photo of each band, personal photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise item from each band and a special VIP tour laminate.
SAXON And URIAH HEEP “Hell, Fire & Chaos – The Best Of British Rock & Metal” tour dates:
April 23 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Parker
April 24 – Tampa, FL – Hard Rock Event Center
April 25 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
April 28 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
April 30 – Morgantown, WV – The Metropolitan Theatre
May 01 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
May 02 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penn’s Peak
May 03 – Englewood, NJ – Bergen Performing Arts Center
May 05 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
May 07 – Long Island, NY – Patchogue Theatre
May 08 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
May 10 – Peekskill, NY – Paramount Hudson Valley Arts
May 11 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic
May 12 – Elkhart, IN – Lerner Theatre
May 13 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
May 14 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
May 16 – Marietta, OH – People’s Bank Theatre
May 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
May 18 – Joliet, IL – Rialto Square Theatre
May 19 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
May 21 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
May 22 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
May 24 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
May 25 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive at Scottish Rite Center
May 29 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues
May 30 – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
May 31 – Dallas, TX – Glass Cactus
More dates will be added.
Scheduled for release on January 19, 2024, through Silver Lining Music, SAXON‘s 24th studio album, “Hell, Fire And Damnation,” is set to make a resounding impact. Helmed by the accomplished production duo of Andy Sneap (known for his work with JUDAS PRIEST, EXODUS, ACCEPT) and Biff Byford, with Sneap taking charge of mixing and mastering, the album masterfully navigates the delicate balance between contemporary power and a nostalgic nod to the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, a movement SAXON played a pivotal role in shaping.
As the year unfolds, 2024 promises to be a significant chapter in SAXON‘s storied career, marked by a European tour alongside legendary acts JUDAS PRIEST and URIAH HEEP, commencing in the U.K. come March.
Earlier in the year, SAXON faced a lineup shift with guitarist Paul Quinn stepping back from touring commitments. This decision prompted the cancellation of the band’s April 2023 South American tour and the Monsters Of Rock cruise appearance. Filling Quinn‘s shoes on the road is Brian Tatler, known for his role in DIAMOND HEAD. Brian has seamlessly integrated into the lineup, joining forces with fellow guitarist Doug Scarratt, drummer Nigel Glockler, bassist Tim “Nibbs” Carter, and frontman Biff Byford for various European performances. Notably, Tatler will maintain his status as a member of DIAMOND HEAD.
In the current SAXON lineup, Biff Byford and Paul Quinn stand as the sole remaining original members, a testament to the band’s enduring legacy. Hailing from South Yorkshire, England, SAXON has achieved remarkable success, boasting approximately 23 million albums sold and delivering timeless classics like “Denim And Leather,” “Princess Of The Night,” “Wheels Of Steel,” and “Power And Glory.”
Simultaneously, URIAH HEEP, another stalwart of the rock genre, released their 25th studio album, “Chaos & Colour,” in January through Silver Lining Music. Recorded in the summer of 2021 at Chapel Studios in London under the guidance of producer Jay Ruston (known for his work with ANTHRAX, COREY TAYLOR, BLACK STAR RIDERS), the album adds another illustrious chapter to URIAH HEEP‘s enduring musical journey.
