Saxon
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Line-up
| 1976– | Biff Byford - vocals |
| 1981–1987 | Nigel Glockler - drums |
| 1988–1998 | -//- |
| 2005– | -//- |
| 1988– | Nibbs Carter - bass |
| 1995– | Douglas Scarratt - guitars |
| 2023– | Brian Tatler - guitars |
| 1988 | Phil Caffrey - backing vocals |
| 1988 | George Lamb - backing vocals |
| 1988 | Dave Taggart - backing vocals |
| 1988 | Steven Lawes-Clifford - keyboards |
| 1988 | Steve Mann - backing vocals |
| 2006 | Rolf Köhler - backing vocals |
| 2008 | Matthias Ulmer - keyboards |
| 2010 | Jens Arnsted - bass |
| 2015 | Sven Dirkschneider - drums |
| 2016 | Gus Macricostas - bass |
| 2023 | Brian Tatler - guitars |
| 1986 | Elton John - piano |
| 1995 | Yngwie Malmsteen - guitars |
| 1999 | Chris Bay - keyboards |
| 1999 | Nigel Glockler - keyboards |
| 2004 | Chris Stubley - keyboards |
| 2007 | Andreas "Andi" Deris - vocals |
| 2007 | Angry - vocals |
| 2007 | Lemmy Kilmister - vocals |
| 2007 | Olaf Senkbeil - backing vocals |
| 2009 | Thomas "Hacky" Hackmann - backing vocals |
| 2011 | Don Airey - keyboards |
| 2015 | David Bower - narration |
| 2015 | Seb Byford - backing vocals |
| 2018 | -//- |
| 2022 | -//- |
| 2018 | Johan Hegg - vocals |
| 2018 | Tom Witts - backing vocals |
| 2024 | Brian Blessed - narration |
| 1976–1978 | David Ward - drums |
| 1976–1986 | Steve Dawson - bass |
| 1976–1995 | Graham Oliver - guitars |
| 1976–2023 | Paul Quinn - guitars |
| 1978–1981 | Pete Gill - drums |
| 1986–1988 | Paul Johnson - bass |
| 1987–1988 | Nigel Durham - drums |
| 1988–2004 | Fritz Randow - drums |
| 2004–2005 | Jörg Michael - drums |
| 1976– | Biff Byford - vocals |
| 1981–1987 | Nigel Glockler - drums |
| 1988–1998 | -//- |
| 2005– | -//- |
| 1988– | Nibbs Carter - bass |
| 1995– | Douglas Scarratt - guitars |
| 2023– | Brian Tatler - guitars |
| 1988 | Phil Caffrey - backing vocals |
| 1988 | George Lamb - backing vocals |
| 1988 | Dave Taggart - backing vocals |
| 1988 | Steven Lawes-Clifford - keyboards |
| 1988 | Steve Mann - backing vocals |
| 2006 | Rolf Köhler - backing vocals |
| 2008 | Matthias Ulmer - keyboards |
| 2010 | Jens Arnsted - bass |
| 2015 | Sven Dirkschneider - drums |
| 2016 | Gus Macricostas - bass |
| 2023 | Brian Tatler - guitars |
| 1986 | Elton John - piano |
| 1995 | Yngwie Malmsteen - guitars |
| 1999 | Chris Bay - keyboards |
| 1999 | Nigel Glockler - keyboards |
| 2004 | Chris Stubley - keyboards |
| 2007 | Andreas "Andi" Deris - vocals |
| 2007 | Angry - vocals |
| 2007 | Lemmy Kilmister - vocals |
| 2007 | Olaf Senkbeil - backing vocals |
| 2009 | Thomas "Hacky" Hackmann - backing vocals |
| 2011 | Don Airey - keyboards |
| 2015 | David Bower - narration |
| 2015 | Seb Byford - backing vocals |
| 2018 | -//- |
| 2022 | -//- |
| 2018 | Johan Hegg - vocals |
| 2018 | Tom Witts - backing vocals |
| 2024 | Brian Blessed - narration |
| 1976–1978 | David Ward - drums |
| 1976–1986 | Steve Dawson - bass |
| 1976–1995 | Graham Oliver - guitars |
| 1976–2023 | Paul Quinn - guitars |
| 1978–1981 | Pete Gill - drums |
| 1986–1988 | Paul Johnson - bass |
| 1987–1988 | Nigel Durham - drums |
| 1988–2004 | Fritz Randow - drums |
| 2004–2005 | Jörg Michael - drums |
Discography
|
1979 |
Saxon
1979
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7.1 | 7.1 |
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1980 |
Wheels Of Steel
1980
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8.3 | 8.3 |
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1980 |
Strong Arm Of The Law
1980
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8.3 | 8.3 |
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1981 |
Denim And Leather
1981
|
8.4 | 8.4 |
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1983 |
Power And The Glory
1983
|
7.8 | 7.8 |
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1984 |
Crusader
1984
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7.4 | 7.4 |
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1985 |
Innocence Is No Excuse
1985
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7.3 | 7.3 |
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1986 |
Rock The Nations
1986
|
6.4 | 6.4 |
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1988 |
Destiny
1988
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6.5 | 6.5 |
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1990 |
Solid Ball Of Rock
1990
|
7.4 | 7.4 |
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1992 |
Forever Free
1992
|
6.8 | 6.8 |
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1995 |
Dogs Of War
1995
|
7.2 | 7.2 |
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1997 |
Unleash The Beast
1997
|
8.0 | 8.0 |
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1999 |
Metalhead
1999
|
7.7 | 7.7 |
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2001 |
Killing Ground
2001
|
7.7 | 7.7 |
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2004 |
Lionheart
2004
|
8.2 | 8.2 |
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2007 |
The Inner Sanctum
2007
|
8.1 | 8.1 |
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2009 |
Into The Labyrinth
2009
|
7.7 | 7.7 |
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2011 |
Call To Arms
2011
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7.8 | 7.8 |
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2013 |
Sacrifice
2013
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7.7 | 7.7 |
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2015 |
Battering Ram
2015
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7.7 | 7.7 |
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2018 |
Thunderbolt
2018
|
7.8 | 7.8 |
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2021 |
Inspirations
2021
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6.2 | 6.2 |
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2022 |
Carpe Diem
2022
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7.5 | 7.5 |
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2023 |
More Inspirations
2023
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5.8 | 5.8 |
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2024 |
Hell, Fire And Damnation
2024
|
7.6 | 7.6 |
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1998 |
Altar Of The Eagles
1998
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8.5 | 8.5 |
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1979 |
Saxon
1979
|
7.1 | 7.1 |
|
1980 |
Wheels Of Steel
1980
|
8.3 | 8.3 |
|
1980 |
Strong Arm Of The Law
1980
|
8.3 | 8.3 |
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1981 |
Denim And Leather
1981
|
8.4 | 8.4 |
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1983 |
Power And The Glory
1983
|
7.8 | 7.8 |
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1984 |
Crusader
1984
|
7.4 | 7.4 |
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1985 |
Innocence Is No Excuse
1985
|
7.3 | 7.3 |
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1986 |
Rock The Nations
1986
|
6.4 | 6.4 |
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1988 |
Destiny
1988
|
6.5 | 6.5 |
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1990 |
Solid Ball Of Rock
1990
|
7.4 | 7.4 |
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1992 |
Forever Free
1992
|
6.8 | 6.8 |
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1995 |
Dogs Of War
1995
|
7.2 | 7.2 |
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1997 |
Unleash The Beast
1997
|
8.0 | 8.0 |
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1999 |
Metalhead
1999
|
7.7 | 7.7 |
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2001 |
Killing Ground
2001
|
7.7 | 7.7 |
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2004 |
Lionheart
2004
|
8.2 | 8.2 |
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2007 |
The Inner Sanctum
2007
|
8.1 | 8.1 |
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2009 |
Into The Labyrinth
2009
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7.7 | 7.7 |
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2011 |
Call To Arms
2011
|
7.8 | 7.8 |
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2013 |
Sacrifice
2013
|
7.7 | 7.7 |
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2015 |
Battering Ram
2015
|
7.7 | 7.7 |
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2018 |
Thunderbolt
2018
|
7.8 | 7.8 |
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2021 |
Inspirations
2021
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6.2 | 6.2 |
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2022 |
Carpe Diem
2022
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7.5 | 7.5 |
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2023 |
More Inspirations
2023
|
5.8 | 5.8 |
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2024 |
Hell, Fire And Damnation
2024
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7.6 | 7.6 |
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1998 |
Altar Of The Eagles
1998
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8.5 | 8.5 |
Latest reviews
They truly age like fine wine.
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Carpe Diem
7.2
Still going strong.
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Sacrifice
6.3
I don't know about you but the prospect of standing in a queue isn't much cause for excitement. Much less would I expect it to be a good lyrical subject for a song. Saxon almost convince me otherwise and by the time I reached the final track...
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Sometime first feelings are weird and definitely wrong. I don't know why but when I listened to "Into The Labyrinth" for the first time, I found this album terribly boring and uninspired. Maybe that the problem came from the first song...
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If you don't know them yet, SPV is a big label, a really big one? If you don't trust me, just have a look on the set-list/line-up of their last compilation and you'll understand that these Germans don't joke when it comes to talk about...
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Approximately three years after the release of the really good "Lionheart", Saxon, the masters (with Iron Maiden of course) of the NWOBHM scene are finally back with a new album, "The Inner Sanctum". "Lionheart" was really...
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Once again it has come to a Tribute album, the kind of album you'll either love or hate.
Normally I'm not that fond of these kinds of albums, I think they are pretty useless, why gather an album with just covers? I mean, almost every band does... |
Lionheart
9.0
What a long story, what a long story that the one of this fantastic combo made in England, Saxon. Biff and his guys are back in town this year with their new release, "Lionheart" and if you're a fan of this kind of music, no doubt that...
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News
| 20.06.2026 | Saxon - Announce 2027 'Gods Of Thunder' UK & Ireland Tour |
| 28.04.2026 | Saxon - Former Drummer Dead At 60 |
| 17.08.2025 | Saxon - Biff Byford Has Prostate Cancer |
| 01.07.2025 | Saxon - Cancel Upcoming Summer Shows |
| 13.04.2025 | Saxon - Announce Live Album Release, Due In June |
| 15.02.2025 | Saxon - To Release Next Album In Late 2026 |
| 17.09.2007 | with Tim "Nibbs" Carter |
| 20.06.2026 | Saxon - Announce 2027 'Gods Of Thunder' UK & Ireland Tour |
| 28.04.2026 | Saxon - Former Drummer Dead At 60 |
| 17.08.2025 | Saxon - Biff Byford Has Prostate Cancer |
| 01.07.2025 | Saxon - Cancel Upcoming Summer Shows |
| 13.04.2025 | Saxon - Announce Live Album Release, Due In June |
| 15.02.2025 | Saxon - To Release Next Album In Late 2026 |
| 17.09.2007 | with Tim "Nibbs" Carter |
Concerts
| 29.07.2026 |
GER - Wacken
Wacken Open Air 2026 |
2 |
| 09.08.2026 |
BEL - Kortrijk
Alcatraz Metal Festival 2026 |
1 |
| 12.08.2026 |
GER - Dinkelsbühl
Summer Breeze 2026 |
1 |
| 29.07.2026 |
GER - Wacken
Wacken Open Air 2026 |
2 |
| 09.08.2026 |
BEL - Kortrijk
Alcatraz Metal Festival 2026 |
1 |
| 12.08.2026 |
GER - Dinkelsbühl
Summer Breeze 2026 |
1 |
Forum topics
| 06.10.2025 | Saxon - Destiny in Albums | 6 |
| 06.10.2025 | Saxon - Solid Ball Of Rock in Albums | 5 |
| 06.10.2025 | Saxon - Innocence Is No Excuse in Albums | 12 |
| 05.10.2025 | Saxon - Dogs Of War in Albums | 5 |
| 05.10.2025 | Saxon - Crusader in Albums | 8 |
| 05.10.2025 | Saxon - Denim And Leather in Albums | 8 |
| 05.10.2025 | Saxon - Wheels Of Steel in Albums | 5 |
| 05.10.2025 | Saxon - Strong Arm Of The Law in Albums | 6 |
| 06.12.2024 | Saxon in Melodic metal forum | 142 |
| 13.05.2024 | Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder in Albums | 6 |
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