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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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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