Saxon vocalist Biff Byford states about the video: “It’s dark, it’s gothic, it’s Nosferatu hope you like it. Big thanks to the students from THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES and Steph Byford for making this video.”*SAXON isn’t wasting any time in 2018. Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Battering Ram’ in 2015, the heavy metal giants have released their 22ndstudio album Thunderbolt which reached #3 on the Billboard Hard Rock Album Sales chart.*Billboard’s Independent Albums #11Billboard’s Hard Rock Album Sales #3Billboard’s Rock Album Sales #14Billboard’s Tastemakers #12Billboard’s Top Current Album Sales #58Billboard’s Top Album Sales #71*The new album Thunderbolt also features original Artwork by long time Saxon time Saxon collaborator Paul Raymond Gregory.“This is album 22 and it’s called Thunderbolt. It’s a Storming Smashing Thundering collection of tracks we’ve been crafting with Producer, Andy Sneap and it’s finished and ready to be unleashed. Stand clear and fasten your seat belts!” says Biff ByfordThe band is currently on the road in North America as special guests to Judas Priest.Since the 1970s Saxon have shown their ability to take rock ‘n’ roll and give it an electrifying edge which has since cemented their status as pioneers of the British heavy metal wave. With over twenty studio albums under their belt, Saxon has made their steadfast dedication to creating a dynamic body of a work a staple of their career.Thunderbolt Track Listing:
- Olympus Rising
- Thunderbolt
- The Secret of Flight
- Nosferatu (The Vampires Waltz)
- They Played Rock and Roll
- Predator
- Sons of Odin
- Sniper
- A Wizard’s Tale
- Speed Merchants
- Roadie’s Song
- Nosferatu(Raw Version)*
*not available on vinylThunderbolt is available now in the following formats, buy it here: http://hyperurl.co/6j93n2
- CD Album in Digipack
- 180 gms coloured vinyl in a Gatefold
- A Special Edition Boxset
- Tape Cassette
- Digital Download
Also, in celebration of what has become one of the most eagerly anticipated days for all true music lovers – Record Store Day – Saxon will be releasing Thunderbolt as a limited edition collectible Picture Disc on April 21st.Thunderbolt 2018 North American Tour With Judas Priest3-13-18 in Wilkes-Barre, PA at Mohegan Sun Arena 3-15-18 in Youngstown, OH at Covelli Centre3-17-18 in Uniondale, NY at Nassau Coliseum3-18-18 in Washington, DC at Anthem3-20-18 in Newark, NJ at Prudential Center3-22-18 in Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena3-23-18 in Worcester, MA at Palladium3-25-18 in Ottawa, Can at The Arena – Td Place3-27-18 in London, Can at Budweiser Gardens3-28-18 in Oshawa, Can at Tribute Communications Centre3-31-18 in Detroit, MI at Dtroit Masonic Temple4-02-18 in Minneapolis, MN at The Armory4-03-18 in Milwaukee, WI at Riverside Theater4-05-18 in Green Bay, WI at Resch Center4-06-18 in Hammond, IN at The Horshoe Casino4-08-18 in Bloomington, IL at Grossinger Motors Arena4-10-18 in Casper, WY at Casper Events Center4-11-18 in Loveland, CO at Budweiser Events Center4-13-18 in Las Vegas, NV at Las Rageous Festival4-15-18 in Kent, WA at Snoware Center4-17-18 in Portland, OR at Veterans Memorial Coliseum4-19-18 in San Francisco, CA at The Warfield4-21-18 in Las Vegas, NV at Las Rageous 20184-22-18 in Los Angeles, CA at Microsoft Theater4-24-18 in Phoenix, AZ at Comerica Theater4-26-18 in Tulsa, OK at Bok Center4-28-18 in Dallas, TX at Bomb Factory4-29-18 in Sugar Land,TX at Smart Financial Center5-01-18 in San Antonio, TX at Freeman ColiseumHeadline Dates3-16-18 in Poughkeepsie, NY at The Chance3-21-18 in Newport News, VA at Boathouse Live3-24-18 in Ville De Quebec, QC at Le Bucher4-01-18 in Chicago, IL at Reggies Rock Club4-04-18 in St Louis, MO at Delmar Hall4-07-18 in Milwaukee, WI at Potawatomi Casino4-20-18 in Anaheim, CA at The GroveFor Ticket information visit www.saxon747.com
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