In a piece of heartbreaking news, it was revealed that Nigel Durham, former drummer of the heavy metal band Saxon, has passed away. He was 61 years old when he took his last breath. The band announced his death on October 24, 2026. However, it is worth mentioning that Nigel had dismissed death rumors just months before he passed away.
Nigel Durham reacted to his online death hoax
In April 2026, false claims about Nigel Durham’s death took over the internet. Fans of the former Saxon drummer were left so worried that he eventually had to address the rumours himself. On July 14, 2026, Nigel took to his personal Facebook account to assure everyone that he was alive and doing well. While sharing an article link from Metalstorm.net whose headline read, “Saxon-Former Drummer Dead At 60,” Nigel kept it short and wrote:
“Don’t know how this got started, but I can assure everyone that I’m still alive & kicking. Lol.”
Nigel Durham clearly did not take the death rumors to heart or think that they were malicious, as he also responded with a laughing emoji. Fans in his comments section also found the entire thing quite amusing, as one user wrote, “I’d write to them and say something in the region of, I may look dead, but I can assure you I’m only half dead.”
The user also suggested that Nigel should have kept quiet and only revealed that he was alive during Halloween. Meanwhile, The Metal Storm website later recorded Nigel’s death hoax as an internet prank.
Nigel Durham dies at 61
Saxon announced Nigel Durham’s death on October 24, 2026, via a social media statement. The band noted that they were sad to hear about Nigel’s passing and send their thoughts to his family during this difficult time. They wrote:
“We are very sad to hear of the passing of a member of the Saxon family, former drummer Nigel Durham. We send our love and thoughts to his wife Lauretta, daughter Gemma, his grandchildren, and family.”
As of now, Nigel Durham’s cause of death has not been made public. But news of his death was quick to spread on social media, leading to an outpouring of tributes from those who knew and loved him.
Saxon member Nigel Glockler wrote on Facebook, “RIP my friend, Nigel Durham – I will see you on the other side. Love and strength to Lauretta, his daughter and family.” Matt Black, who played with Nigel Durham in the Matt Black Band, recalled him as “an absolute gent, lovely person, and a real powerhouse of a drummer,” and said that he will be greatly missed.
For those unaware, Nigel Durham was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. He began his rock career playing drums for Monroe, a Sheffield glam rock band that later became known as Torrcha.
Nigel Durham joined Saxon back in 1987, which marked a significant milestone in his career. During his time with the band, he contributed to the album Destiny, which remains a notable part of his musical career.
After he departed from Saxon, Nigel continued performing with Oliver/Dawson Saxon. The group was formed by former Saxon members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson. Nigel’s recording credits with them included Re and It’s Alive. He continued playing with the group till 2010. In 2013, he went on to join Morpheus Rising as its full-time drummer. As per reports, Nigel remained with the band until 2016.
Rest in peace, Nigel Durham. We send our prayers to his family and loved ones as they navigate this tough time.
Photo Credit: Nigel Durham/FB
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