SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler is set to return home tomorrow, 3rd January, after his long stay in hospital recovering from his recent surgeries for a brain aneurysm.
Nigel has recorded a video message which can be viewed via Nigel‘s official Facebook page at this location.
As recently announced, drummer Sven Dirkschneider will be standing in for Nigel at SAXON‘s upcoming UK shows.
Following drummer Nigel Glockler‘s recent surgeries for a brain aneurysm, English NWOBHM legends SAXON have announced stand-in drummer Sven Dirkschneider for the next live shows. Check out the bands statement released via their official Facebook page:
“IT’S 2015!!!!!!!!
The next shows are in The UK. Just to let you all know, for all these shows Nigel Glockler will be at the shows to meet and great the VIP ticket holders! Sven Dirkschneider will be drumming all these show as Nigel will not be 100% fit by then but he will be at the shows! Sven is Udo Dirkschneider’s son of Accept and U.D.O. fame! There are still some tickets left for shows and VIP tickets! See you on Tour! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!”
The remainder of the ‘Warriors Of The Road’ tour dates can be seen below. English metallers HELL will also still be playing at all shows:
February 3rd NEWCASTLE Academy
February 4th NOTTINGHAM Rock City
February 5th WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall
February 6th OXFORD Academy
February 7th LONDON Shepherds Bush Empire
For more information, visit the official SAXON website here.
Following SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler‘s recent surgeries for a brain aeurysm, his family have posted a new update on Nigel‘s official Facebook page, to let fans know of his progress. Check out the statement below:
“A quick update:
Nigel is getting better each day & I am hoping he can be released sometime next week. There are certain things the DRS like to watch for after these things so they are being overly cautious & want to keep an eye out on him a little longer – which is fine by me – my first and only thought right now is for his health/recovery.
The long term prognosis is excellent & they say he will be able to be back behind HMS Glockler when he is fully recovered. Updates for his return will be released by Saxon (Official) and Saxon management.
Many Many Thanks for all the support.
Gina, Justin & Madeline”
Metal Shock Finland send continued best wishes to Nigel for his recovery and best wishes to the family.
As previously posted, SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler was rushed into hospital on Monday. Yesterday he had one unsuccessful operation for a brain aneurysm, but today had another operation which we are pleased to say went well. You can read an update from Nigel‘s wife Gina below:
“Nigel’s surgery went according to plan & he resting tonight.
I hope to post more info as I have it, and hopefully a message from the man himself!!
Thank you all for the support, it really means so much.
Gina, Justin & Madeline”
Our continued best wishes to Nigel for a speedy and full recovery.
English metal giants SAXON have cancelled tonight’s show scheduled in Newcastle and the remainder of their tour, due to drummer Nigel Glockler falling ill on Monday night.
Biff Byford says: “Devastating news that our friend and drummer Nigel has been taken ill. We have to postpone all shows until we find out more. He has been taken to hospital in Newcastle. All our thoughts are with Nigel and his family.”
Biff also stated later:
“Nigel our friend and brother is in the hospital in the UK having tests to find a bleed on his brain. He is up and talking but he says he has a ball crushing headache. I will pass all your messages on to Gina, Nigel’s wife and we all pray that Nige can pull through this! At the moment all shows have been re scheduled to 3/4/5/6/7 of February 2015″ – Biff
The UK dates were due to be the culmination of 38-date European tour “Warriors of the Road” celebrating their 35th Anniversary. The set list featured tracks from what is known to the fans as ‘The Holy Trinity’ – Saxon‘s seminal albums Wheels of Steel, Strong Arm of the Law and Denim and Leather.
The following shows are re-scheduled as follows: Tickets are valid for the new dates. HELL will still be playing as previously planned.
February 3rd Newcastle Academy
February 4th Nottingham Rock City
February 5th Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall
February 6th Oxford Academy
February 7th London Shepherds Bush Empire
The band and management would like to apologise to all involved for any inconvenience caused.
Nigel‘s wife Gina has posted the following announcement on Nigel’s official Facebook page:
“Nigel became very ill last night here in Newcastle.
He is in the hospital and as soon as we have more news I will post here.
He HAS NOT had a heart attack so please disregard this rumour – it’s not true.
Please keep positive thoughts for him.
Thank you on behalf of Nigel, our son Justin & daughter Madeline.
Gina Glockler”
Sending our very best wishes to Nigel for a speedy recovery.
Having disbanded in 1987, HELL reformed in 2011 with a fresh line-up and renewed enthusiasm. It’s almost a year now since the band released their sophomore album “Curse & Chapter” and the guys are about to hit the road with the legendary SAXON.
World renowned guitarist and producer, Mr Andy Sneap shares his delight regarding the tour:
“It’s a great honour to announce that HELL will be main support to the mighty Saxon on their UK run of dates throughout December.
Having recently worked with the guys on Sacrifice, Unplugged and Strung Up and St Georges Day – Live in Manchester, we have often talked about the chance of both bands playing together. I think I can safely say that Saxon played a huge part in all our musical upbringing, I personally first saw them back in 83 on The Eagle Has Landed tour so, to now get the chance to go out around the UK as special guests is absolutely fantastic and a great chance to bring the theatrics of our latest album Curse and Chapter into the live domain.”
More on Andy talking about how HELL got on the SAXON tour can be seen here:
The SAXON UK tour dates rack up as follows:
Nov 30th – Bristol, O2 Academy
Dec 1st – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
Dec 2nd – Leeds, 02 Academy
Dec 4th – Manchester, Ritz
Dec 5th – Dublin, Academy
Dec 6th – Belfast, Limelight
Dec 7th – Glasgow, ABC
Dec 9th – Newcastle, O2 Academy
Dec 10th – Nottingham, Rock City
Dec 11th – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun
Dec 12th – Oxford, O2 Academy
Dec 13th – London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
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