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Saxon are an English heavy metal band formed in Barnsley in 1975. As leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums during the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums.
Jan 16, 2013 · Saxon: 'Metal fans are the most loyal in the world' – a classic feature from the vaults. A cold night on the north Wales coast saw Saxon capturing the spirit of the new wave of British...
Jan 29, 2015 · As trailblazers of the late 70s/early 80s New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene—the same UK denim n’ leather explosion that spawned the likes of Iron Maiden, Venom, and Diamond Head—Saxon...
Jan 18, 2024 · Saxon were one of the biggest bands from the new wave of British heavy metal in the 1980s. Lead vocalist Biff Byford has a lot of knowledge from that period of music history to share.
Sep 19, 2023 · Saxon are true metal pioneers. Present at the ground zero of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and helping to define the scene throughout the 80s, Yorkshire's finest would later experience the same struggles that the 90s brought many metal greats.
Feb 15, 2019 · Saxon’s most famous album is simply one of the greatest heavy metal records of all time. In headbanging anthems such as Motorcycle Man, the hit single 747 (Strangers In The Night) and the gargantuan title track, Wheels Of Steel captured the essence of the band and the spirit of the NWOBHM. It was also the making of the band.
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Dec 5, 2022 · The band are a true British heavy metal institution and do not get anywhere near the credit they deserve. Metalhead is a great album, up there with Unleash the Beast, Killing Ground and Lionheart.
