Crusader is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1984. The album represents a transitional moment in the band’s career, blending their classic N W O B H M sound with a more polished, mid 1980s heavy metal production. Crusader features powerful riffs, melodic hooks, and anthemic songwriting, with the title track becoming one of Saxon’s most recognizable songs.
Strong Arm of the Law is the second studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, originally released in 1980. Considered a landmark release of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal ( N W O B H M) movement, the album played a crucial role in establishing Saxon as one of the genre’s leading forces. Featuring fast, riff driven tracks, raw energy, and anthemic songwriting, Strong Arm of the Law captures the band at a formative and aggressive stage of their career.
Call To Arms is the nineteenth studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon. Call to Arms was released 3 June in Europe; 6 June in Denmark, Finland, and the U K; 8 June in Greece and Poland; 10 June in France. Previously, it was due to be released on 23 May 2011 The album was released on 27 September in North America by E M I.
Metalhead represents a powerful return to form, capturing Saxon in a modern era while staying firmly rooted in the band’s classic heavy metal identity. Released with renewed intensity, the album blends sharp, aggressive riffs with a clear, contemporary production that reinforces the group’s veteran status without sacrificing energy or authenticity.
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.
