Among the cornerstones of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
Saxon are one of the bands that have most contributed to defining the aesthetics, sound, and attitude of European heavy metal. Formed in 1976 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, they emerged in the late '70s as an authentic and direct force, capable of merging the energy of emerging metal with a strongly working-class British culture imagery, motorcycles, the road, and the rebellious spirit of the purest rock.
Led by the unmistakable voice of Biff Byford, they stand out for a direct, epic, and uncompromising style, based on powerful riffs, memorable choruses, and lyrics that celebrate freedom, metal, and life on the road. Their influence is enormous: numerous metal bands of subsequent generations have recognized in Saxon a primary source of inspiration, both musically and in terms of attitude.
Success came quickly in the early '80s, a period during which they released a series of essential albums that established them as key players in the international metal scene.
Despite changes in the music landscape and some transitional phases, the band has always maintained a strong artistic coherence throughout over four decades of career. They have solidified a legendary status, staying true to their identity and proving themselves as one of the most respected and enduring entities in global heavy metal: authentic ambassadors of British metal.
