Informasjon
On their forthcoming 25th studio album, the British heavy metal legends deliver ten powerful, quintessential Saxon songs spanning a broad range of historically charged themes, from ancient mythology to the brutal realities of royal history.
Produced by legendary founder and frontman Biff Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap, Gods of Thunder captures the band at the height of their powers, combining forceful performances with vivid, meticulously crafted storytelling.
Each track is built around the weight, dynamics and intricate arrangements that have long defined Saxon’s music, while the album as a whole maintains a strong sense of focus and efficiency.Take “Medusa”, driven by a taut, mesmeric riff and delivered at a relentless pace, while the title track, “Gods of Thunder”, is a powerful, anthemic journey into the world of Celtic mythology.
Byford’s longstanding passion for history is central to the album, with his distinctive storytelling bringing characters and events from the past vividly to life.
Side A
1. The Flight of Pegasus / 2. Medusa / 3. Gods of Thunder / 4. Blood Moon Rising / 5. The Bloody Tower (The Ballad of Anne Boleyn)
Side B
1. Remember the Alamo / 2. Metal Machine / 3. Temple of Rock / 4. Take the Sword from the Stone / 5. MI5
Produsent
Silver Lining Music
