India, Oct. 25 -- Nigel Durham, former drummer for British heavy metal band Saxon, has died at the age of 61. The band announced his death on October 24, sharing a message of sympathy for his family. The cause of his death has not been made public.

Saxon wrote in an Instagram post, "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."

According to Next Mosh, Durham played drums for Saxon from 1987 to 1988. He played on the band's 1988 album "Destiny." He replaced Nigel Glockler for that album.

As per Next Mosh, Durham played in 1999 with Son of a Bitch, a group with former Saxon members Gra...