Saxon

Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: September 4 2026

By Rich Hobson Published 5 September 26

Evanescence, Blue Medusa and Fear Factory are among this week's best new metal songs

Biff Byford reveals why he thinks Metallica have never covered a Saxon song

By Dave Everley Published 23 August 26

Metallica have never covered Saxon on record – could an old beef be the reason why?

With a summer of European festivals ahead, Saxon are happy to fly the flag for British metal

By Dave Ling Published 10 July 26

British heavy metal veterans Saxon are currently engaging in some festival fun in the (hopefully not blistering) sun

The forgotten debut album that helped launch the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

By Paul Elliott Published 26 April 26

Saxon’s debut album has been overshadowed by the classics that followed

Ten albums that prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that 1980 was the greatest year ever for hard rock and heavy metal

By Paul Brannigan Published 17 April 26

Ozzy reborn! AC/DC back! Iron Maiden on the prowl! 1980 rocked

How 747 (Strangers In The Night) made Saxon unexpected stars of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

By Dom Lawson Published 30 December 25

Inspired by a widespread blackout in the 1960s, the Yorkshire band switched from their usual “street fighting and girls” lyrics and reached new heights

Vote for the best metal song of 2025

By Rich Hobson Published 13 December 25

From Ghost and Sleep Token to Electric Callboy, Lorna Shore, Babymetal and beyond, 2025 has offered up plenty of great metal tunes. But which songs rule the roost?