Into the Labyrinth, the eighteenth studio album by British heavy metal band  Saxon, was released on 9 January 2009. It was made between tours in 2008 and written by the band in England and at Biff Byford's house in France. The first single " Live to Rock" was released on 17 October 2008, and continues Saxon’s strong late career momentum, presenting a refined blend of classic heavy metal spirit and modern precision. Released in 2009, the album reinforces the band’s ability to evolve without losing the core elements that defined their sound since the N W O B H M era.