Solid Ball of Rock is the tenth studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1991, and marks a decisive return to the band’s heavier and more aggressive sound. Often seen as a comeback album, Solid Ball of Rock reconnects Saxon with their classic NWOBHM spirit while incorporating a sharper, early-1990s metal edge. The album delivers driving riffs, gritty vocals, and straightforward, hard-hitting songwriting that reaffirmed the band’s credibility in the heavy metal scene. As an album playlist, Solid Ball of Rock stands as a fan-favorite era, highlighting Saxon’s resilience and their ability to reclaim their power after a commercially oriented period in the late 1980s.

Saxon – Solid Ball of Rock Album

Track list

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1.“Solid Ball of Rock”Bram Tchaikovsky,
Micki Broadbent		4:35
2.“Altar of the Gods”Timothy “Nibbs” Carter3:30
3.“Requiem (We Will Remember)”Biff Byford,
Graham Oliver,
Carter,
Nigel Glockler		5:16
4.“Lights in the Sky”Byford,
Paul Quinn,
Paul Johnson		4:03
5.“I Just Can’t Get Enough”Byford,
Oliver,
Quinn		4:34
6.“Baptism of Fire”Carter3:08
7.“Ain’t Gonna Take It”Byford,
Oliver,
Carter,
Glockler		4:47
8.“I’m on Fire”Carter4:24
9.“Overture in B-Minor / Refugee”Byford, Carter5:42
10.“Bavarian Beaver”Carter1:17
11.“Crash Drive”Carter4:21
12.“Reeperbahn Stomp”
 (Japanese only bonus track)		Carter3:26

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Saxon is a prominent British heavy metal band that was established in 1977 in Barnsley, England. The band's original members included vocalist Biff Byford, guitarists Paul Quinn and Graham Oliver, bassist Steve Dawson and drummer Pete Gill. Their music is a blend of traditional heavy metal, hard rock and later on incorporating power metal influences. They are highly respected as one of the pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement alongside bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Their most successful album to date is "Wheels of Steel" released in 1980 which reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. Some of their best known and enduring songs include "Motorcycle Man," "Denim and Leather," and "Princess...

          

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