Artist page · 05/07/2026

Saxon

BarnsleyFormed in 1976Black Metal20 vinyl albums
Formed in Barnsley, UK, in 1976, Saxon is a British heavy metal band pivotal to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, combining hard rock and metal influences over decades of activity.
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About

A prolific catalog of 34 vinyl releases, with rarities like the 2025 limited LP "Eagles Over Hellfest" at €180.

Originating in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Saxon emerged in 1976 during the rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Their sound blends heavy metal and hard rock, characterized by powerful vocals, gripping riffs, and anthemic choruses. The band’s vinyl catalog spans more than 34 releases including studio albums, live recordings, and special editions, with notable pressings such as the limited edition "Eagles Over Hellfest" LP from 2025 and the "Hell, Fire And Damnation" LP released in 2024. Saxon's influence and enduring presence make them a key subject for vinyl collectors and metal aficionados.

Current vinyl editions include recent albums like "Carpe Diem" (2022) and "More Inspirations" (2023), with prices varying from affordable editions around €20 to premium press…

Discography

Saxon discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Eagles Over HellfestShinigami Records · 2025
2025
Eagles Over Hellfest
CD, Album
Studio
Hell, Fire And DamnationSilver Lining Music · 2024
2024
Hell, Fire And Damnation
CD, Album
Studio
More InspirationsSilver Lining Music · 2023
2023
More Inspirations
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Carpe DiemSilver Lining Music · 2022
2022
Carpe Diem
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
InspirationsSilver Lining Music · 2021
2021
Inspirations
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
The Eagle Has Landed 40 LiveMilitia Guard Music · 2019
2019
The Eagle Has Landed 40 Live
File, FLAC, Album
Studio
ThunderboltMilitia Guard Music · 2018
2018
Thunderbolt
File, FLAC, Album
Studio
10 Years Of Denim And Leather (Live 1990)Edsel Records · 2017
2017
10 Years Of Denim And Leather (Live 1990)
CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, All Media
Studio
Battering RamUDR · 2015
2015
Battering Ram
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Live In Germany 1991Edsel Records · 2013
2013
Live In Germany 1991
CD, Album
Live
SacrificeUDR · 2013
2013
Sacrifice
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
Studio
Heavy Metal Thunder - Live, Eagles Over WackenUDR · 2012
2012
Heavy Metal Thunder - Live, Eagles Over Wacken
DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, CD, Album
Studio
Call To ArmsUDR · 2011
2011
Call To Arms
CD, Album
Studio
Into The LabyrinthSteamhammer · 2009
2009
Into The Labyrinth
CD, Album
Studio
The Inner SanctumSteamhammer · 2007
2007
The Inner Sanctum
CD, Album
Studio
The Eagle Has Landed IIISteamhammer · 2006
2006
The Eagle Has Landed III
CD, Album
Studio
LionheartSteamhammer · 2004
2004
Lionheart
CD, Album
Studio
Heavy Metal ThunderSteamhammer · 2002
2002
Heavy Metal Thunder
CD, Album, Enhanced
Studio
Killing GroundSteamhammer · 2001
2001
Killing Ground
CD, Album
Studio
Live...In The RawZoom Club Records · 2000
2000
Live...In The Raw
CD, Album
Studio
Live At Donnington 1980Angel Air Records · 1999
1999
Live At Donnington 1980
CD, Album
Live
MetalheadSteamhammer · 1999
1999
Metalhead
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Unleash The BeastCMC International Records · 1997
1997
Unleash The Beast
CD, Album
Studio
The Eagle Has Landed Part IIVirgin · 1996
1996
The Eagle Has Landed Part II
CD, Album
Studio
Dogs Of WarVirgin · 1995
1995
Dogs Of War
CD, Album
Studio
Forever FreeVirgin · 1992
1992
Forever Free
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Solid Ball Of RockVirgin · 1990
1990
Solid Ball Of Rock
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Rock 'N Roll GypsiesRoadrunner Records · 1989
1989
Rock 'N Roll Gypsies
CD, Album
Studio
DestinyEMI · 1988
1988
Destiny
CD, Album
Studio
Rock The NationsEMI · 1986
1986
Rock The Nations
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Innocence Is No ExcuseParlophone · 1985
1985
Innocence Is No Excuse
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
CrusaderCarrere · 1984
1984
Crusader
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Power & The GloryCarrere · 1983
1983
Power & The Glory
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Eagle Has Landed (Live)Carrere · 1982
1982
The Eagle Has Landed (Live)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Live
Denim And LeatherCarrere · 1981
1981
Denim And Leather
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Wheels Of SteelCarrere · 1980
1980
Wheels Of Steel
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Strong Arm Of The LawCarrere · 1980
1980
Strong Arm Of The Law
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
SaxonCarrere · 1979
1979
Saxon
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Saxon's career.

01
Princess of the Night
Princess of the Night
Eagles Over Hellfest · 2025
02
Wheels of Steel
Wheels of Steel
Eagles Over Hellfest · 2025
03
Crusader
Crusader
Eagles Over Hellfest · 2025
04
Ride Like the Wind
·
05
Denim and Leather
Denim and Leather
Eagles Over Hellfest · 2025
06
And the Bands Played On
And the Bands Played On
Eagles Over Hellfest · 2025
07
747 (Strangers in the Night)
747 (Strangers in the Night)
Eagles Over Hellfest · 2025
08
Never Surrender
·

The essentials

The 3 Saxon albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1981
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Denim And Leather

A classic heavy metal album from Saxon’s early peak, emblematic of the NWOBHM era, featuring anthems that remain fan favorites.

Carrere label12 tracksOriginal 1981 pressing
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#2 · 2024
LP, Album, Limited Edition
Hell, Fire And Damnation

Recent release showcasing Saxon’s continued metal vigor, with 10 tracks on a limited edition vinyl pressing in Europe.

Limited edition10 tracksSilver Lining Music label
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#3 · 2025
LP, Album, Limited Edition
Eagles Over Hellfest

Limited edition LP capturing a landmark live experience, with 14 tracks including signature anthems and priced at a premium €180.

Limited edition14 tracksSilver Lining Music label
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Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Saxon

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"Saxon has been a metal institution since the mid-70s, blending powerful riffs with stories of mythology and motorcycles."
— Heavy Metal Observer
01Studio

1979 debut album Saxon

Saxon's self-titled debut album was released in 1979 on Carrere, marking the start of their recorded legacy in heavy metal. The album established the band's trademark sound with energetic hard rock fused with metal.

1979United Kingdom
02Live

1982 live album The Eagle Has Landed

The band released "The Eagle Has Landed" live album in 1982 on Carrere, capturing the energy of their stage performances during the early 80s heavy metal surge.

1982United Kingdom
03Producer

Production of Battering Ram

The 2015 album "Battering Ram" highlights Saxon's continued studio output with UDR distribution handling the vinyl release, priced around €25 to €29 for recent editions.

2015Europe
04Pressing

2025 Limited LP Eagles Over Hellfest

The "Eagles Over Hellfest" limited edition LP was released in Europe in 2025 at Silver Lining Music label, commanding around €180 highlighting its collector's value and scarcity.

2025Europe

Records by Saxon

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Metalhead - Front Cover

Metalhead

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
MUSIC ON VINYL
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Solid Ball Of Rock - Front Cover

Solid Ball Of Rock

Saxon
International Rock Rock
MUSIC ON VINYL
From $38.79 2 offers
Into The Labyrinth - Front Cover

Into The Labyrinth

Saxon
International Rock Rock
MUSIC ON VINYL
From $33.18 1 offer
INNER SANCTUM / EDITION LIMITEE COULEUR VIOLET - Front Cover

INNER SANCTUM / EDITION LIMITEE COULEUR VIOLET

Saxon
International Rock Rock
MY LIFE
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KILLING GROUND / VINYLE COULEUR ROUGE ET ARGENT - Front Cover

KILLING GROUND / Red & Silver Vinyl

Saxon
International Rock Rock
MYLIFE
From $54.99 1 offer
Forever Free - Front Cover

Forever Free

Saxon
International Rock Rock
MUSIC ON VINYL
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Dogs Of War - Front Cover

Dogs Of War

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
MUSIC ON VINYL
From $35.99 1 offer
Lionheart - Front Cover

Lionheart

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
MUSIC ON VINYL
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Unleash The Beast - Front Cover

Unleash The Beast

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
MUSIC ON VINYL
From $34.06 1 offer
EAGLES OVER HELLFEST - Front Cover EAGLES OVER HELLFEST - Front Cover

EAGLES OVER HELLFEST

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
SILVER LINING / ADA UK
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Eagle Has Landed Part II - Front Cover

Eagle Has Landed Part II

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
MUSIC ON VINYL
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Destiny - Front Cover

Destiny

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $43.76 1 offer
Crusader - Front Cover

Crusader

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $31.85 2 offers
Denim and Leather - Front Cover Denim and Leather - Front Cover

Denim and Leather

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
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Decade of the Eagle - Front Cover

Decade of the Eagle

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
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The Eagle Has Landed - Front Cover

The Eagle Has Landed

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
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Rock the Nations - Front Cover

Rock the Nations

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $63.99 1 offer
Power & The Glory - Front Cover

Power & The Glory

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $79.99 1 offer
Strong Arm of the Law - Front Cover

Strong Arm of the Law

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
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Wheels of Steel - Front Cover

Wheels of Steel

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $45.99 1 offer
Saxon - Front Cover

Saxon

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
From $25.93 1 offer
HELL, FIRE AND DAMNATION - Front Cover

HELL, FIRE AND DAMNATION

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
SILVER LINING / ADA UK
From $31.73 2 offers
MORE INSPIRATIONS - Front Cover

MORE INSPIRATIONS

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
ADA FRANCE
From $20.76 2 offers
CARPE DIEM - Front Cover CARPE DIEM - Back Cover

CARPE DIEM

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
SILVER LINING / ADA UK
From $29.96 1 offer

CDs by Saxon

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Unleash The Beast - Front Cover Unleash The Beast - Front Cover

Unleash The Beast

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
CD BMG
From $17.91 1 offer
Metalhead - Front Cover Metalhead - Front Cover

Metalhead

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
CD BMG
From $15.59 2 offers
Lionheart - Front Cover Lionheart - Front Cover

Lionheart

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
CD BMG
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Dogs of War - Front Cover Dogs of War - Front Cover

Dogs of War

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
CD BMG
From $14.69 1 offer
Hell, Fire And Damnation - Eagles Over Hellfest - Front Cover Hell, Fire And Damnation - Eagles Over Hellfest - Front Cover

Hell, Fire And Damnation - Eagles Over Hellfest

Saxon
Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Metal
CD ADA UK
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Recommended accessories

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Merch de Saxon

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T-Shirt Manches courtes de Saxon - The Eagle Has Landed - XL - pour Homme - noir

Saxon
Merch
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Saxon patch - Logo & Eagle - for Indifferent - black/red/white

Saxon
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$7.00 Buy

FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Where did Saxon originate?

Saxon formed in Barnsley, United Kingdom, in 1976, during the rise of heavy metal in Britain.

What music genre is Saxon known for?

Saxon is primarily known for its heavy metal style, with strong ties to hard rock and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

Which Saxon album is considered essential for vinyl collectors?

"Denim And Leather" (1981) is a key Saxon album, known for its classic heavy metal sound and original vinyl pressings are sought after.

Are there recent Saxon vinyl releases available?

Yes, recent LPs like "Hell, Fire And Damnation" (2024) and "Carpe Diem" (2022) are available on vinyl, often in limited editions.

What are some notable Saxon vinyl pressings in Europe?

Notable pressings include the 2025 "Eagles Over Hellfest" limited edition LP and the 2024 "Hell, Fire And Damnation" LP on Silver Lining Music.

How can I identify a valuable Saxon vinyl?

Limited editions, original pressings from the early 80s, and recent special pressings like colored vinyl often have increased value.

Where can Saxon concerts be typically found in France?

Saxon has performed at French festivals such as Hellfest, known for metal acts, contributing to the band's live legacy in France.

Is Saxon’s music available on vinyl in France?

Yes, Saxon’s vinyl records are distributed in France through labels like Silver Lining Music and UDR, available in shops and online.

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Last updated: 05/07/2026