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Saxon

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Forfans of classic heavy metal and nwobhm, curious newcomers, and long-time saxon listeners
19 Reviews 14 Definitions 34 Charts
Heavy Metal Hard Rock Rock

The Profile

Saxon are a British heavy metal band formed in 1977 in South Yorkshire and a leading force of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Fronted by Biff Byford, they broke through with Wheels of Steel (1980) and followed with era-defining releases like Strong Arm of the Law and Denim & Leather, continuing to record and tour for decades.

Formed in 1977 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, evolving from Son of a Bitch; key early members included Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, Graham Oliver, Steve Dawson, and Pete Gill. A core NWOBHM act with signature tracks such as Wheels of Steel, 747 (Strangers in the Night), Princess of the Night, and Denim and Leather. Active continuously with acclaimed live shows and later-period albums reinforcing their classic heavy metal sound.

Reviews celebrate Saxon’s NWOBHM roots, Biff Byford’s unmistakable voice, and cornerstone albums like Wheels of Steel, Strong Arm of the Law, and Denim & Leather. The mid-’80s AOR-leaning period draws mixed to negative takes, while later releases (Dogs of War onward) are praised as a hardened resurgence. Live ferocity and straight-ahead songwriting remain recurring highlights. Overall verdict: a respected, resilient force in classic heavy metal.

Notable Quotes

❝ The Saxon are among the most respected heavy metal bands on the planet, with a few lows and many highs.
❝ “Wheels Of Steel” is one of the most beautiful, divine, exciting albums of the entire genre, indeed, perhaps my favorite when it comes to Classic Metal.
❝ A real shame because they deserve to be taken into consideration, especially for this 'Strong Arm Of The Law' from 1980, considered their all-time masterpiece.
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