Post Description

Saxon

Genre(s)
NWOBHM, Traditional Metal

Lyrical theme(s)
History, Mythology, Motorcycles, Rock

OriginFormed in Current labelStatus
United Kingdom (Barnsley, South Yorkshire)1977SPV/SteamhammerActive

Current line-up
Peter "Biff" Byford - Vocals (1977-)
Paul Quinn - Guitar (1977-)
Doug Scarratt - Guitar (1995-)
Yenz Leonhardt - Bass (touring) (2010) - (Kingdom Come, Lacrimosa, Stormwarrior, Brats, Savage Circus, Iron Savior)
Tim "Nibbs" Carter - Bass (1988-) (Paul Di'Anno, Air Pavilion, Thomsen)
Nigel Glockler - Drums (1981-1987, 1988-1998, 2005-) (Paul Di'Anno, Winter's Reign, Tony Martin, Thunderstorm (Deu), The Bernie Tormë Band)


The band has been around in one form or another since 1970 - first being known as Blue Condition, and then SOB, and finally Son of a Bitch, before being renamed to Saxon in 1977. This is not the same Blue Condition that Al Atkins (Judas Priest) sang for in the mid-1960s; that was a different band which split up in '68.

Former members Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson registered the name Saxon in 1997 behind the backs of the band, and for a period there were two versions of Saxon touring. On 25th February 2003, the law found in favour of Biff Byford, and Oliver and Dawson were forced to rename their version of the band Oliver/Dawson Saxon.

Biff Byford and Nibbs Carter have made guest appearances for Paul Di'Anno & Dennis Stratton, and Byford, Carter, Nigel Glockler and Paul Quinn have all featured for Air Pavilion.

1979 Saxon
1980 Wheels Of Steel
1981 Denim And Leather
1981 Live...In The Raw
1982 The Eagle Has Landed - Live
1983 Power And Glory
1984 Crusader
1985 Innocence Is No Excuse
1986 Rock The Nations
1986 The Eagle Has Landed Part 2
1990 Greatest Hits Live !
1990 Requiem
1990 Solid Ball Of Rock
1991 Metalhead
1994 Strong Arm Of The Law
1995 Dogs Of War
1996 A Collection Of Metal
1996 Champions Of Rock
1997 Unleash The Beast
1998 BBC Sessions  Live At Reading Festival '86
1999 The Warrior King
2000 Rock Champions
2001 Classics Re-Recorded
2001 Rock'N'Roll Gypsies
2002 Coming to the Rescue
2002 Forever Free
2002 Heavy Metal Thunder
2003 Destiny
2004 Lionheart
2005 Midnight Rider
2007 The very best of - 3 cd - 2007 - Zz
Killing Ground Ltd Edition
Live From Wacken
Live Innocence
Neu Isenburg Germany