Saxon – Sacrifice Album

Saxon – Sacrifice

Sacrifice is the twentieth studio album by iconic British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 2013. Widely regarded as one of the band’s heaviest and most aggressive records, Sacrifice showcases Saxon embracing a darker, more modern metal sound while staying true to their classic NWOBHM roots. The album was released on March 1 in Europe, March 4 in the United Kingdom, and March 26 in the United States, receiving strong praise from fans and critics alike for its raw production, crushing riffs, and battle-hardened songwriting. With themes of conflict, resilience, and personal struggle, Sacrifice reaffirmed Saxon’s relevance in the contemporary heavy metal scene and demonstrated the band’s ability to evolve without losing their identity.

Track list

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1.“Procession”Saxon1:45
2.“Sacrifice”Saxon/Biff Byford3:58
3.“Made in Belfast”Saxon/Biff Byford4:34
4.“Warriors of the Road”Saxon/Biff Byford3:34
5.“Guardians of the Tomb”Saxon/Biff Byford4:47
6.“Stand up and Fight”Saxon/Biff Byford4:02
7.“Walking the Steel”Saxon/Biff Byford4:24
8.“Night of the Wolf”Saxon/Biff Byford4:20
9.“Wheels of Terror”Saxon/Biff Byford4:23
10.“Standing in a Queue”Saxon/Biff Byford3:36

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