Saxon – Metalhead

Saxon Metal Head
Saxon Metal Head

Metalhead represents a powerful return to form, capturing Saxon in a modern era while staying firmly rooted in the band’s classic heavy metal identity. Released with renewed intensity, the album blends sharp, aggressive riffs with a clear, contemporary production that reinforces the group’s veteran status without sacrificing energy or authenticity.

The songs are driven by muscular guitar work, pounding rhythms, and an anthemic approach that speaks directly to long-time fans of traditional metal. Lyrically, the album celebrates resilience, loyalty to the genre, and the unbreakable bond between band and audience, reflecting decades of dedication to heavy music.

Biff Byford’s commanding vocals remain a central force, delivering power and conviction with a seasoned edge. The overall sound balances old-school attitude with modern precision, proving that classic metal can evolve without losing its soul.

As a complete listening experience, Metalhead stands as a testament to endurance and relevance, making it an essential album for fans of British heavy metal, NWOBHM-influenced bands, and uncompromising traditional metal.

Track list

All tracks are written by Pete “Biff” Byford, Paul Quinn, Doug Scarratt, Tim “Nibbs” Carter, except “Intro” by Nigel Glockler. 1999

No.TitleLength
1.“Intro”1:24
2.“Metalhead”4:52
3.“Are We Travellers in Time”5:17
4.“Conquistador”4:42
5.“What Goes Around”4:24
6.“Song of Evil”4:12
7.“All Guns Blazing”3:53
8.“Prisoner”4:12
9.“Piss Off”4:04
10.“Watching You”5:18
11.“Sea of Life”8:11

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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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