Destiny is the ninth studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1988. The album represents the peak of the band’s late-1980s melodic phase, embracing a more polished and mainstream heavy metal sound influenced by the era’s arena rock and hard rock trends. Destiny features refined production, prominent melodies, and accessible songwriting, including the band’s well-known cover of Christopher Cross’s “Ride Like the Wind.” Lyrically, the album focuses on themes of fate, ambition, and personal struggle, marking a bold and controversial chapter in Saxon’s career that continues to divide fan opinion while showcasing the band’s willingness to experiment.

Saxon Destiny

Track list

Side 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1.“Ride Like the Wind”
(Christopher Cross cover)		Christopher Cross4:28
2.“Where the Lightning Strikes”Biff Byford,
Paul Quinn,
Graham Oliver		4:19
3.“I Can’t Wait Anymore”Byford, Quinn,
Oliver		4:24
4.“Calm Before the Storm”Byford, Quinn,
Oliver		3:46
5.“S.O.S.”Byford, Quinn,
Oliver		6:02
Side 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6.“Song for Emma”Byford,
Stephan Galfas		4:45
7.“For Whom the Bell Tolls”Byford, Quinn,
Paul Johnson		3:54
8.“We Are Strong”Byford, Quinn3:55
9.“Jericho Siren”Byford, Quinn,
Johnson		3:36
10.“Red Alert”Byford, Quinn,
Johnson		4:34

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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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