SAXON

12th album from 1995 by this legendary British Heavy Metal band, and the first to feature guitarist Doug Scarratt, whose arrival injected fresh energy into a group undergoing a significant creative resurgence. Released after several years away from the spotlight, the album marked the beginning of one of the most consistent and respected periods of SAXON's career.

Its sound combines the power of classic Heavy Metal with a heavier and more modern production while retaining the strong melodies, epic choruses and unmistakable vocals of Biff Byford. Harder and more aggressive than many of the band's late-'80s releases, the album helped restore much of the credibility earned during the NWOBHM era and laid the foundation for the excellent records that followed.

Recommended for fans of: JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT, RUNNING WILD and DIO.