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Rock the Nations is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1986. The album continues the band’s mid-1980s shift toward a more melodic and commercially accessible heavy metal sound, while still preserving the power and identity that defined their NWOBHM roots. Rock the Nations features polished production, strong choruses, and arena-ready songwriting, including notable guest appearances by Elton John and Yngwie Malmsteen, which added broader appeal and visibility to the release. Lyrically, the album explores themes of unity, resilience, and the global spirit of rock and metal, making it a distinctive entry in Saxon’s evolving discography.

Saxon Rock The Nations

Track list

All tracks are written by Biff Byford, Nigel Glockler, Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn, except where noted.

Side 1
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	“Rock the Nations”		4:40
2.	“Battle Cry”		5:26
3.	“Waiting for the Night”	Byford, Glockler	4:51
4.	“We Came Here to Rock”		4:18

Side 2
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
5.	“You Ain’t No Angel”		5:28
6.	“Running Hot”	Byford, Glockler, Oliver, Quinn, Steve Dawson	3:35
7.	“Party ’til You Puke”		3:25
8.	“Empty Promises”		4:09
9.	“Northern Lady”		4:42

Saxon Albums