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Saxon – Battering Ram Playlist

March 31, 2021

Battering Ram is the twenty first studio album by legendary British heavy metal band Saxon, released on October 16, 2015. Known for its relentless intensity and uncompromising sound, the album delivers fast paced riffs, thunderous rhythms, and powerful vocal performances that capture Saxon at their most aggressive. Battering Ram blends classic N W O B H M energy with a modern, high impact production, earning praise for its consistency and sheer metal force. Lyrically, the album explores themes of strength, resistance, warfare, and survival, reinforcing Saxon’s enduring influence and proving their continued dominance in the global heavy metal scene.

Saxon – Sacrifice Album

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 N W O B H M roots.

Saxon – Into The Labyrinth Album

March 30, 2021

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.

Saxon – The Inner Sanctum Album

The Inner Sanctum marks a decisive and powerful chapter in Saxon’s later era catalog, delivering a darker, heavier, and more disciplined sound. Released in 2007, the album reflects a band fully aware of its legacy while embracing a more intense and modern heavy metal approach.

Saxon – Killing Ground Album

March 29, 2021

This song captures Saxon in a phase of renewed aggression, presenting a heavier and more uncompromising sound that reflects the band’s determination to stay relevant without abandoning their roots. Released in the early 2000s, the album leans strongly toward hard edged riffs and a darker atmosphere, emphasizing power over nostalgia.