The veteran heavy metal chargers Saxon have chosen today to reveal a bit more about their new album. We already knew that it would be called Thunderbolt but now we know much more. Following the critically acclaimed release of Battering Ram in 2015, they are set to release their latest studio album on February 2nd 2018 via the Militia Guard label (Silver Lining Music). The new album Thunderbolt will feature original artwork by long time collaborator Paul Raymond Gregory.

"This is album 22 and it's called Thunderbolt. It's a Storming Smashing Thundering collection of tracks we've been crafting with producer, Andy Sneap and it's finished ready to be unleashed. Stand clear and fasten your seat belts!" says Biff Byford.

Three weeks later, the band will be embarking on the first leg of the Thunderbolt 2018 European Tour. Saxon will be joined by fellow English metallers Diamond Head and metal trio Rock Goddess will be performing on the scheduled UK dates, with very special guests Magnum on the UK Hull date only.

Dates for Thunderbolt Tour Part 2 will be announced in early 2018.




Tracklist:
01. Olympus Rising
02. Thunderbolt
03. The Secret Of Flight
04. Nosferatu (The Vampires Waltz)
05. They Played Rock And Roll
06. Predator
07. Sons Of Odin
08. Sniper
09. A Wizard's Tale
10. Speed Merchants
11. Roadie's Song
12. Nosferatu (Raw Version)*
*not available on vinyl


Thunderbolt 2018 European Tour - Part 1:

February 23 - UK, Cardiff University
February 24 - UK, Cambridge Corn Exchange
February 25 - UK, Hull City Hall
February 27 - The Netherlands, Tilburg 013
February 28 - Germany, Saarbruecken Garage
March 1 - Germany, Hannover Capitol
March 2 - Germany, Frankfurt Batschkapp
March 3 - Germany, Dresden Schlachthof

Presale for all shows is on Wednesday November 8th at 10am with general on sale Friday November 10th at 10am.

Source:	saxon747.com
Band profile:	Saxon