This album stands as a defining moment in classic heavy metal, embodying the unity, defiance, and raw energy that shaped the global metal movement of the early 1980s. Rooted in powerful guitar riffs and instantly recognizable choruses, the music channels a street-level intensity that feels both personal and communal.
The songs are driven by a direct connection between band and audience, reflecting the culture, identity, and loyalty that surrounded heavy music during its formative years. Rather than excess or polish, the focus remains on momentum, attitude, and shared experience — elements that helped transform metal into more than a genre, but a way of life.
With its anthemic spirit and unapologetic sound, the album continues to resonate with fans of traditional heavy metal, serving as a timeless reminder of an era when authenticity, volume, and brotherhood defined the scene.
Saxon – The Eagle Has Landed
All tracks are written by Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, Graham Oliver, Steve Dawson and Pete Gill.
| Side 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| N.º | Títle | Duration |
| 1. | “Motorcycle Man” | 4:22 |
| 2. | “747 (Strangers in the Night)” | 4:38 |
| 3. | “Princess of the Night” | 4:20 |
| 4. | “Strong Arm of the Law” | 4:39 |
| 5. | “Heavy Metal Thunder” | 4:09 |
| Side 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| N.º | Títle | Length |
| 6. | “20,000 Ft.” | 3:26 |
| 7. | “Wheels of Steel” | 8:52 |
| 8. | “Never Surrender” | 3:54 |
| 9. | “Fire in the Sky” | 2:41 |
| 10. | “Machine Gun” | 3:52 |
Bonus Tracks
| N.º | Títle | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | “And the Bands Played On” | 3:05 |
| 12. | “See the Light Shining” | 5:25 |
| 13. | “Frozen Rainbow” | 6:03 |
| 14. | “Midnight Rider” | 5:21 |
| 15. | “Dallas 1PM” | 6:14 |
| 16. | “Hungry Years” | 5:52 |
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