Rock the Nations is the eighth studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1986. The album continues the band’s mid 1980s shift toward a more melodic and commercially accessible heavy metal sound, while still preserving the power and identity that defined their N W O B H M roots.
Innocence Is No Excuse is the seventh studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1985. The album reflects the band’s continued evolution during the mid 1980s, incorporating a more melodic and polished sound while retaining elements of their N W O B H M roots.
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.
Thunderbolt is the twenty second studio album by iconic British heavy metal band Saxon, released on February 2, 2018. The album is widely praised for its explosive energy, razor sharp riffs, and powerful production, delivering a modern heavy metal sound firmly rooted in the band’s classic N W O B H M heritage. Thunderbolt showcases Saxon at full force, combining speed, melody, and aggression across its tracklist. Lyrically, the album draws inspiration from mythology, warfare, and epic storytelling, reaffirming Saxon’s status as one of the most consistent and enduring bands in heavy metal history.
