"...just energy, no frills... direct, simple, even naive, but genuine..." I quote this phrase taken from the review of misterNo, because it perfectly summarizes my thoughts on Saxon. I understand that for those who listen to more extreme, evolved, modern metal genres, Saxon might seem a bit too vintage, ancestral. But if you love classic old school heavy metal, for me they remain the best. And Wheels of Steel is one of their most representative albums.
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