Saxon – Thunderbolt Album

Thunderbolt is the twenty-second studio album by iconic British heavy metal band Saxon, released on February 2, 2018. The album is widely praised for its explosive energy, razor-sharp riffs, and powerful production, delivering a modern heavy metal sound firmly rooted in the band’s classic NWOBHM heritage. Thunderbolt showcases Saxon at full force, combining speed, melody, and aggression across its tracklist. Lyrically, the album draws inspiration from mythology, warfare, and epic storytelling, reaffirming Saxon’s status as one of the most consistent and enduring bands in heavy metal history.

Track list

All music composed by Biff Byford, Doug Scarratt, Nigel Glockler, Paul Quinn, Nibbs Carter.

No.TitleLength
1.“Olympus Rising” (Instrumental)1:32
2.“Thunderbolt”3:59
3.“The Secret of Flight”5:02
4.“Nosferatu (The Vampire’s Waltz)”5:00
5.“They Played Rock and Roll”3:39
6.“Predator”3:17
7.“Sons of Odin”5:22
8.“Sniper”3:36
9.“A Wizard’s Tale”3:52
10.“Speed Merchants”3:47
11.“Roadie’s Song”3:31

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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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