Power and the Glory is one of the most iconic heavy metal tracks by British NWOBHM pioneers Saxon, originally featured on their classic 1983 album Power & the Glory. The 2009 remastered version of the song—available on YouTube—highlights powerful riffs, energetic vocals, and the band’s signature melodic metal style that helped define early British heavy metal. This track has become a staple of Saxon’s live shows and a fan favorite, often celebrated for its lyrical themes of strength, battle, and glory.

Track list

All tracks are written by Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, Graham Oliver, Steve Dawson and Nigel Glockler.

Side 1
No.TitleLength
1.“Power and the Glory”5:57
2.“Redline”3:38
3.“Warrior”3:47
4.“Nightmare”4:25
Side 2
No.TitleLength
5.“This Town Rocks”3:58
6.“Watching the Sky”3:43
7.“Midas Touch”4:13
8.“The Eagle Has Landed”6:56

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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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