Brian Tatler Joins Saxon | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Brian Tatler, Diamond Head’s legendary guitarist, is taking a pause with his band to fully dive into his new role with Saxon—joining the heavy metal giants for their upcoming January 2027 album, “Gods of Thunder,” where he’s also contributing songwriting. Though Diamond Head isn’t breaking up, Brian admits the touring and recording demands of Saxon made juggling both projects impossible. He still deeply loves the band he founded in 1976 and hopes to return when timing aligns. His financial foundation comes from royalties—especially Metallica’s iconic covers of Diamond Head songs, which helped…