Saxon Songs Ranked
Saxon are an English heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Barnsley. As leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. They had numerous singles in the UK Singles Chart and chart success all over Europe and Japan, as well as success in the United States. During the 1980s, Saxon established themselves among Europe’s most successful metal acts. The band tours regularly and have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. They have also been cited as a major influence or inspiration by notable bands, including Mötley Crüe, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, Testament, Dokken, Skid Row, Dream Theater, Exodus, Overkill, King Diamond and Celtic Frost. Here are all of Saxon songs ranked.
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10. Sea of Life (Metalhead, 1999)
“With all respect for the 80s classics, this “modern” song beats by far all other songs. A masterpiece by saxon. Sea of life has everything raw heavy metal riffs, a lot of soul and melody, and a killer solo and outro.”
9. Lionheart (Lionheart, 2004)
“The pure speed and intensity rival many other “heavier” bands out there, this whole album shows how Saxon will never stop, they are the juggernaut of heavy metal!”
8. Dallas 1PM (Strong Arm of the Law, 1980)
“One of the greatest rock songs of all time which includes one of the greatest guitar solo, s of all time truely mesmerizing still get chills after all these years Epitomizes Saxon at their very best”
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7. 747 (Strangers in the Night) (Saxon, 1979)
“First one I heard, instantly loved it, got me into the band, best heavy metal band in my opinion, and this song is the best one of the lot, love it”
6. Denim and Leather (Denim and Leather, 1981)
“Denim and Leather is the all time classic, there are a lot of Saxon songs that I probably have never listened to… but everyone knows this.”
5. Motorcycle Man (Saxon, 1979)
“The engine rev’d “Motorcycle Man”, pulled from Saxon’s _Wheels of Steel_ LP, serves as the defining biker metal track from Peter “Biff” Byford and the boys. The hard driving cut rolls behind the twin guitar work of Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn, while drummer Pete Gill and bassist Steve Dawson hold down the tight rhythm. “
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4. Heavy Metal Thunder (Strong Arm of the Law, 1980)
“This one should be the best from the band, in my opinion. The intro with rain and thunder, the riffs and the lyrics are awesome! Grand, epic, powerful. Classic rocking metal track. Stylistically and lyrically, this song epitomizes true metal. Check it out!”
3. Crusader (Crusader 1984)
“Fight the good fight! This was the first Saxon song I ever heard and it’s still my favourite. Can’t go wrong with Crusader, both the song and the entire album! Terrific song. Excellent beat and fantastic rhythm”
2. Wheels of Steel (Wheels of Steel 1980)
“I like this one, too. It has on Grand Theft Auto Episodes from Liberty City. I like the intro of this song. I recommend it, too. One of the most badass riffs of all time.”
1. Princess of the Night (Denim and Leather, 1981)
“Saxon’s off-the-rails rockin’ “Princess of the Night” is blowin’ out with a metallic roar, as Biff Byford ‘n’ the boys chug ‘n roll all night long. The steel on steel album opener from the defiant _Denim and Leather_ LP was pushed out as a single in 1981, backed by the searing “Fire in the Sky”.