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Saxon

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Forfans of classic heavy metal and nwobhm; listeners curious about saxon’s essential albums and how the band evolved from early raw metal to later-era consistency.
18 Reviews 14 Definitions 34 Charts
Heavy Metal Hard Rock Rock

The Profile

Saxon are an English heavy metal band associated with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). They formed in the mid-1970s (originally as Son of a Bitch) and rose to prominence around 1979–1981, with vocalist Peter “Biff” Byford as their defining frontman.

From public, verifiable information: Saxon are an English heavy metal band formed in 1975 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. They were part of the NWOBHM movement, with Peter “Biff” Byford as lead vocalist.

Across 18 DeBaser reviews, Saxon come off as NWOBHM cornerstone survivors: direct, anthemic heavy metal built around Biff Byford’s voice. The early run (especially “Wheels Of Steel”, “Strong Arm Of The Law”, “Denim & Leather”) is treated as essential. The mid-80s AOR/“commercial” pivot is divisive (with “Rock The Nations” getting hammered). Later-era albums like “Sacrifice” and “Battering Ram” are praised for consistency and classic-metal grit. “The Eagle Has Landed” is repeatedly framed as a great entry point thanks to the live energy.

Notable Quotes

❝ Unstoppable.
❝ A band that has always, and I mean always, adhered to this ideal is Saxon.
❝ This album takes your breath away from start to finish, not a single slow piece, not a single guitar without distortion.
❝ A record of great, great rock that I recommend to everyone, hooligans and not (and those who aren't thrilled can go ahead and tell me to bugger off).
❝ ...just energy, no frills... direct, simple, naive even, but genuine...
❝ It is said that they have recovered. I still haven't.
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