In October, the band announced that their next studio album would be titled Sacrifice and it was released in March 2013. The album sold over 2 million copies and the 1984 world tour "The World Crusade" was a success both in Europe and America. [23] In October 2016, the band announced a tour in the U.S. for the early spring of 2017 with UFO. It was re-released as Live at Donnington 1980 in 2000. 1C 264 24 0400 4. 1991 Greatest Hits Live. During an interview in November 2014, Biff Byford revealed that: "We're making the new album in January, February and March". Live at Donnington 1980 is a nwobhm music live album recording by SAXON released in 2000 on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. [16], Saxon released their nineteenth studio album, Call to Arms, on 3 June 2011. Simple as that. Though still heavy, critics felt the album had a more commercial sound, and fans began to wonder what direction the band was taking. [33], Saxon released their first album of song covers, Inspirations, on 19 March 2021. Saxon were billed as special guests supporting Judas Priest at Hammersmith Apollo on 26 May 2012. 2000 Saxon Live in The Raw 1999 Saxon Donington Live 1980 1998 BBC Sessions/Live At Reading Festival 86 1981 Saxon Play It Loud (Promo Single) 1981 Saxon Princess Of The Night (Single) 1981 Saxon Never Surrender (Single) 1981 Saxon And The Bands Played On (Single) 1981 Saxon Denim And Leather Certified: UK: Silver 1981 Saxon To Hell And Back Again (Single) 1981 Saxon The album has, however, gained appreciation from fans and critics as time has passed. 2014 saw the release of a new live album named St. George's Day Sacrifice - Live in Manchester. There is no doubt that Saxon,along with other bands (Motorhead /Iron Maiden), led the way and influenced a generation that followed. Still Fit To Boogie (Live) 2:43: 3. CD Intercord IRS CD - 993.011. Backs To The Wall. 03. Motorcycle Man. 05. It was rumored that the historical lyrics in Crusader were the reason for this.[11]. The first session released on BBC Sessions/Live At Reading '86 (EMI, 1998) and Saxon (EMI, 2009) 1. 747 (Strangers In The Night) 08. 747 (Strangers In The Night) 06. [17] The band embarked on a world tour which saw them visit the US; Saxon also revisited the UK for a second leg of the tour. The "Power and Glory Tour" was an arena tour that began in Europe, and was a huge success. It was recorded live in studio by the famous British record producer Tony Wilson for the BBC Radio 1 shows of the early 1980s and at the 1986 Reading Festival, where Saxon were the headliners. 1981 1990 Archive Compilation DVD. [1] They have also been cited as a major influence or inspiration by notable bands, including Mtley Cre, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, Testament, Dokken, Skid Row, Dream Theater, Exodus, Overkill, King Diamond and Celtic Frost.[2][3][4][5]. [24] In a 16 March 2017 interview with former Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin on Canada's The Metal Voice in Los Angeles, California, Biff Byford gave an update on the new album saying that several songs were already recorded with a few more to complete, with an estimated release date for early 2018. Motorcycle Man (Live) 2. [15] At the start of 2009, they toured the UK with Doro, and again at the end of the year they did a UK tour, co-headlining with Motorhead. The album received positive reviews and continued the success that The Inner Sanctum had created. [25], On 15 June 2017, Byford revealed that the title of their new studio album was Thunderbolt. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1980 Vinyl release of "Saxon" on Discogs. Saxon began their Unleash The Beast tour in May, where they played in Europe. [22], On 14 September 2016, Biff Byford announced on Facebook that Saxon were working on a new album with producer Andy Sneap, for an early 2017 release. The album also featured fan favourites such as "Princess of the Night", "Never Surrender", and "And the Bands Played On" all UK Top 20 hits. [14] The band also headlined the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany. They had numerous singles in the UK Singles Chart and chart success all over Europe and Japan, as well as success in the United States. Strong Arm of the Law was released later in the year, charting at #11 in the UK. "[21], On 1 August 2015, the band announced 16 October as the release date of Battering Ram and also premiered the official video of the title track. SAXON - LIVE AT MONSTERS OF ROCK 1980 (ALBUM) Year: 1997: CD Reissue ACD ACD CD 154.887. This article is about the live album by Saxon. 2004 also saw the release of Lionheart their 16th studio album. During 1994, Saxon recorded the album Dogs of War. Wheels Of Steel . In August of that year, they played at Sonisphere. The recording was made at the first Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington on 16 August 1980 but was not released until fifteen years later. Europe. He drafted in two new producers to oversee the production of a new single "If I Was You" (a song about gun culture), which went to number one in the Rock Charts in over 10 countries (becoming their most successful single for over 12 years). [When] we all went to see This Is Spinal Tap, I didn't recognise Harry. ][citation needed]. 1996 saw the release of another live album, The Eagle Has Landed Pt II. In early 1987, Nigel Glockler left the band and was replaced by Nigel Durham. Saxon also headlined the first Bloodstock Festival in the UK. Date Concert Venue Location Jan 29, 2022 Saxon / Girlschool / Diamond Head 1983 Live in Nottingham (bootleg version) 1980 1985 Compilation DVD. It just depends on whether it's ready or not. Live at Donnington 1980 is a nwobhm music live album recording by SAXON released in 2000 on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. Glockler is still with the band today. The Saxon Reissues : Saxon (1979) / Wheel of Steel (1980) / Strong Arm of the Law (1980) By Geoff Bailie April 2, 2018 No Comments Share Tweet Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email + Donnington: The Live Tracks [sic] is a semi-official live album by Saxon, being a legal release but not sanctioned by the band. In September Saxon announced the release of Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie, a documentary on the band's history from the beginning. 1980 Demo rehearsals 10. Just as the band was to embark on a long tour to follow the success of Denim and Leather, drummer Pete Gill left, after injuring his hand. "Iron Wheels" was released as a single. But some of the other guys didn't see the funny side."[7]. His replacement was former Stratovarius member Jrg Michael. The band played the Wheels of Steel album in its entirety to mark the 30th anniversary of its release. Saxon's Concert History. Byford applied to the Trade Mark Registry to have the trade mark declared invalid. If we don't feel like writing, then we don't write. We're an established band we can pretty much do what we want. The band were due to play that year's Dubai Desert Rock Festival and perform alongside Megadeth. Their set was recorded, but not officially released until 2000. Nowhere in the announcement or credits does the name of the program appear. The band found it hard to attain chart success in America; the release of Destiny (1988) did not change this, and Saxon were later dropped by EMI. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1980 Vinyl release of "Saxon" on Discogs. [citation needed]. Freeway Mad (Live at Donington 1980) 06. In this, the year of Back In Black, Heaven And Hell, Ace Of Spades and so many other all-time great hard rock and heavy metal albums, Saxon delivered not one but two genre-defining classics: Wheels Of Steel and Strong Arm Of The Law. 1980 1984 Compilation DVD. Saxon recorded a new music video for Dogs of War. Esibizione volta a dimostrare, ancora una volta come, i Saxon in quegli anni erano una band distruttiva, veloce e grezza dal vivo ancor pi che da studio. The US leg of the tour with support act Accept proved to be successful and Saxon found themselves becoming a major act in the US as the album, in its first week of release, sold more than 15,000 copies in Los Angeles alone. 747 (Strangers In The Night) (Live at Donington 1980) 08. Saxon at Donnington is a great representation of the new wave of british heavy metal that began in the eighties. They began by supporting established bands such as Motrhead. Saxon also performed at the 2008 Download Festival. On 16 August, they earned a positive reception at the first Monsters of Rock festival, commemorated by the following year's "And the Bands Played On". It was planned as a double album, but the record company decided to release it as a single live album, despite protests from the band. As leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums. as headliners for 1984's Monsters of Rock at Donington, but scheduling issues and record label disputes prevented this. In 1987, the band took time off from the constant touring and recording that had begun in the mid 1970s, and only a minor tour of the U.S. and Canada was scheduled. Bootleg: Saxon / Militia Guard Live 1980/81+2008 ORG 2CD+DVD (First CD contains the 9 Dec Derby concert. The album received positive reviews and the title track remains a fan favorite. Saxon. 1989 Power & The Glory, The Video Anthology. [citation needed] A huge sold out world tour in support of the album followed, but tensions began to appear within the band and, by early 1986, bassist Steve Dawson was fired[8] and Saxon was forced to record their eighth studio album Rock the Nations without a replacement. Type: Live album Release date: 1999 Catalog ID: SJPCD045 Label: Angel Air Records Format: CD Reviews: None yet Songs; Lineup; Other versions; Reviews; Additional notes; 1. By this time, the band was seen as the leaders of the NWOBHM movement, with future greats Iron Maiden and Def Leppard following close behind. A UK version of the album featured an alternate cover with a "Space Marine" from the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame. [27] On 7 November 2017, the band announced that the album would be officially released on 2 February 2018. Listen free to Saxon Live At Donnington 1980 (Wheels of Steel, 747 (Strangers in the Night) and more). Wheels Of Steel 06. 07. By this time the band was considered[by whom? The Saxon Chronicles (2003) Live Innocence The Power & the Glory (2003) To Hell and Back Again (2007) Saxon: Heavy Metal Thunder - Live (2010) Heavy Metal Thunder - Live: Eagles Over Wacken (2012) Warriors of the Road - The Saxon Chronicles Part II (2014) The Saxon Chronicles (2015) Let Me Feel Your Power (2016) Questo gioello di disco una testimonianza live risalente al primo e glorioso Monster of Rock di Donnington nel 1980. Although drummer Pete Gill was gone, his replacement Nigel Glockler matched him for power. 4.5 stars out of 5. We're looking at finishing the album by the end of April. This was donated to the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy and Childline charities.[18]. [26] Saxon and UFO teamed up again for another round of shows in North America for the fall. "[31] Byford had stated that their new album was expected to be released in early 2021;[32] he later said that it will not be released until February 2022. Saxon (1979) Wheels of Steel (1980) Strong Arm of the Law (1980) Denim and Leather (1981) The Eagle Has Landed: Live (1982) Power & the Glory (1983) Strong Arm Metal (1984) Crusader (1984) Innocence Is No Excuse (1985) If we feel like writing, then we write. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Live At Donnington 1980 (1997) 01. "Beyond the Grave" was released as a single and a music video. Machine Gun (Live at Donington 1980) * "Strong Arm Of The Law" SAXON's third at Bonus tracks 14-18 recorded on Tommy Vance's Friday Rock Show, transmitted 15 February Freeway Mad (Live) 2:24: 4. 05. In the US, Mtley Cre and Krokus were support for many shows of a year long tour. I think this is cool hey of Ace Frehley of KISS can do it why not Saxon! For what it's worth, however, Live at Donington 1980 captures Saxon at their concert fiercest, overcoming technical difficulties and a less than perfect sound mix to deliver a This page contains information overview of all released Live albums 1982 The Eagle Has Landed 1985 BBC In Concert 1986 BBC In Concert 1989 Rock N Roll Gypsies 1990 Greatest Hits Live 1996 The Eagle Has Landed Part II 1999 Live At Donnington 1980 2000 Live In The Raw 2006 The Eagle Has Landed III 2012 Heavy Metal Thunder Live, Eagles Over Wacken 2013 Live In Germany 1991 2013 Live In Bap Shoo Ap . 2013 also saw the release of a new compilation album Unplugged and Strung Up. As part of his programme, Goldsmith wanted to try and restore their popularity and reputation. Live at Donnington 1980 Saxon. 02. Riproduci i brani interamente da Stallions of the Highway (Live at Donington 1980) di Saxon sul tuo cellulare, computer o sistema audio di casa con Napster. 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When asked about a possible release date, Byford said: "We're looking at maybe at a summer release. They then maintained that they had exclusive rights to the name and tried to prevent Biff Byford and Saxon's promoters and merchandisers from using the name. I'm screaming down the freeway Gonna try and burn you out I'm keeping in the fast lane Top me and I'll After relentless touring, drummer Nigel Glockler took time off to recover from a neck and shoulder injury and was temporally replaced by Fritz Randow. Despite its commercial sound, the title track became a fan favourite. Wheels Of Steel. Saxon also released the album Killing Ground during the same year. The song was written about and dedicated to Byford's father who worked in the coal mines of Yorkshire. 1980 1984 Compilation DVD. Denim and Leather followed its predecessor's success and went Gold in several European countries, including the UK. Wheels of Steel, released in 1980, charted at #5 in the UK. Monsters of rock festival 1980-1990 Castle Donington, setlists, reviews, articles, memorabilia,photos, links The first one! I own every cd, and LP he band has ever released. The emerging glam metal scene in America would, however, prevent the band's conquest of the American market, as the genre was increasing in mainstream popularity. In 1979, the band signed to French record label Carrere, run by Freddy Cannon in the UK, and released their eponymous debut album. 1986 Live Innocence ! In 2007, Saxon were the subject of an episode of Harvey Goldsmith's Get Your Act Together. TRACKS: 04/11/1997. To support the album, they briefly toured Europe and the UK with Diamond Head, Rock Goddess and Magnum from late February to early March 2018,[28] and was the support act along with Black Star Riders for Judas Priest's Firepower World Tour from mid March to early May 2018. I have been a fan of Saxon since 1980. "Backs to the Wall" had been featured on an official Polydor Records release, compiled from recordings of most of the artists who played that inaugural show. With Elton John making guest appearances as pianist on 2 tracks, and Byford recording the bass parts, the album charted higher than its predecessor and was considered a success. Still popular today, its title track "Denim and Leather" is regarded as a metal anthem. I was too busy laughing my head off. In February, it was announced that the band were cancelling the Spanish leg of their European tour with Iced Earth, due to scheduling issues. On 13 February 2012, the band announced that they were releasing a new live DVD and CD package entitled Heavy Metal Thunder - Live: Eagles Over Wacken, which compiled their 2004, 2007 and 2009 performances at the Wacken Open Air across various formats. Saxon was formed by former Coast members Peter "Biff" Byford on vocals, Paul Quinn, and former SOB member Graham Oliver on guitars, Steve "Dobby" Dawson on bass;[6] and Pete Gill on drums and were originally named "Son of a Bitch". "On the Strong Arm of the Law tour, in 1981, we met Harry Shearer," Dawson recalled. He spent three days on the road with us. In November, they played two gigs in Brazil (So Paulo and Santos) and ended the year with a Christmas show in Belgium. Motorcycle Man 02. [10] Nigel Glockler rejoined the band in 2005. Saxon released Unleash the Beast, produced by Kalle Trapp and Saxon, in 1997. During the 1980s, Saxon established themselves among Europe's most successful metal acts. Live At Donnington 1980 (1997) 01. Motorcycle Man (Live) 3:42: 2. Live Innocence! Saxon's The Inner Sanctum album, released in Europe on 5 March 2007, and North America on 3 April, was seen by critics as their best work in years. Backs To The Wall . Freeway Mad. Shortly afterwards, Graham Oliver was fired by the band. The album was praised in Germany where Saxon had begun to play the Wacken Open Air Festival, where they later became a regular fixture. Wheels Of Steel (Live at Donington 1980) 07. Venue Derby Assembly Rooms Closed after a fire in 2014. Donnington: The Live Tracks [] is a semi-official live album by Saxon, being a legal release but not sanctioned by the band.The recording was made at the first Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington on 16 August 1980 but was not released until fifteen years later. Reading's pre-eminence as THE hard rock festival of the Uk was given a thorough shaking in 1980, when promoter Paul Loadsby established a one day festival that focused on presenting heavy rock and metal acts .Loadsby was an experienced promoter who was responsible for organising Richie Blackmore's Rainbow summer UK jaunt and the Donington show was to be the final show of the tour. The band was also popular in Japan, where the single "Motorcycle Man" stayed in the charts for almost six months. In March, Saxon won the Metal Hammer 2012 Golden God award for 'Best UK band'. The original Monsters of Rock. The recording was made at the first Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington on 16 August 1980 but was not released until fifteen years later. I own every cd, and LP he band has ever released. "We thought he was just an American journalist. 04. Donnington: The Live Tracks [sic] is a semi-official live album by Saxon, being a legal release but not sanctioned by the band. 1983 Saxon Live. Suzie Hold On 11. Recorded: 1980-01-23. Big Teaser. Saxon is a British heavy metal band, formed in Barnsley, England in 1976. In 1988 Paul Johnson was replaced by Nibbs Carter. It was re-released as Live at Donnington 1980 in 2000. They had numerous singles in the UK Singles Chart and chart success all over Europe and Japan, as well as success in the United States. It debuted at number 6 on the UK Rock Albums chart. 04. is the second video album by the British heavy metal band Saxon, released in VHS and Laserdisc at the beginning of 1986.The tape contains footage of a concert held in Madrid, Spain in June 1985 during the Live Innocence Tour and two video clips used for the promotion of the studio album Innocence Is No Excuse 06. The band changed their name to Saxon shortly afterwards. Whether this program was ultimately also a Musikladen Live Special and was also broadcast under this name remains unclear. In 2001, they again headlined the Wacken Open Air Festival and recorded the live DVD "Saxon Chronicles". Stallions Of The Highway (Live B-side) Live at Monsters Of Rock Festival, Castle Donington 16th Aug 1980 In 1992, Saxon sustained this success with the release of Forever Free. In 1999, former members Graham Oliver and Steven Dawson registered 'Saxon' as a trade mark. Broadcast: 15 February 1980. 01. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. [12] At the end of the programme, Saxon played at the half sold out Sheffield City Hall. In 2002, Saxon released Heavy Metal Thunder, a compilation album featuring re-recorded versions of songs from the band's biggest selling albums. Saxon also played the Monsters of Rock festival again in 1982, becoming the first band to appear there twice. [13] The band then started a world tour in support of the album. 747 (Strangers In The Night) (Live With the release of Innocence Is No Excuse in 1985, the band continued to take a more commercial direction and this divided fans as the band's once raw, heavy sound had been watered down for the large US market. Wheels Of Steel (Live) 6. They also recorded a cover of the Judas Priest song "You've Got Another Thing Comin'", for a tribute album entitled A Tribute to Judas Priest: Legends of Metal. Bap Shoo Ap 07. 9 tracks (38:10). Headlining tours around the UK and a sold-out tour in Europe with support act Ozzy Osbourne resulted in The Eagle Has Landed (1982 UK no 5). Bap Shoo Ap (Live) 7. Continuing their success in the UK, Saxon performed at the 2010 Download Festival, which took place at Donington Park between 11 and 13 June. Freeway Mad (Live) 4. Innocence Is No Excuse (Album) Parlophone, Parlophone, Parlophone. He was quoted as saying, "We don't have to have too much commitment to timings. The band quickly replaced him with Nigel Glockler, formerly of Toyah, who had to learn the entire set within a day and a half. In late 1983 Saxon left Carrere and signed with EMI Records in 1984, with their first release on the label being Crusader. In April, Saxon made the first of many appearances on Top of the Pops, performing the hit "Wheels of Steel". Still Fit To Boogie 03. Listen free to Saxon Live At Donington 1980. The Eagle Has Landed is still highly regarded[citation needed]. Backs To The Wall 05. Saxon's tours & concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. BBC Sessions / Live at Reading Festival '86 is a live compilation album by the British heavy metal band Saxon.It was recorded live in studio by the famous British record producer Tony Wilson for the BBC Radio 1 shows of the early 1980s and at the 1986 Reading Festival, where Saxon were the headliners. The band tour regularly and by 2015 have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. Two singles were issued: the title track and "Dallas 1PM", the latter about the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Donnington - The Live Tracks - - CD Intercord IRS CD - 993.011 / EAN 4006759930113: 1. As the title suggests, you get all ten studio albums Saxon released, beginning with their It resulted in two hit songs: the title track and the crowd favourite "747 (Strangers in the Night)". Live at Donnington 1980 Saxon Type: Live album Release date: 1999 Catalog ID: SJPCD045 Label: Angel Air Records Format: CD Reviews: None yet Songs Lineup Other versions Reviews Additional notes 1. They hired bassist Paul Johnson to play for the band's European arena tour that followed. Motorcycle Man . Saxon released a new studio album, Into the Labyrinth, on 12 January 2009. Sold-out tours of Europe and the UK followed as the album charted in several European countries. For other uses, see, BBC Sessions / Live at Reading Festival '86, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Donnington:_The_Live_Tracks&oldid=990442000, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with album ratings that need to be turned into prose, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 November 2020, at 14:20. Saxon 2000 Saxon Live in The Raw 1999 Saxon Donington Live 1980 1998 BBC Sessions/Live At Reading Festival 86 1981 Saxon Play It Loud (Promo Single) 1981 Saxon Princess Of The Night (Single) 1981 Saxon Never Surrender (Single) 1981 Saxon And The Bands Played On (Single) 1981 Saxon Denim And Leather Saxon The Over-The-Top Heavy Metal Brain Damage Mayhem Party 1980 - Jul 26, 1980 Jul 26 1980 Following concerts Saxon Fort Regent Leisure Centre, Saint Helier - Aug 14, 1980 Aug 14 1980 In 1998, the band toured the US, as well as playing the Brazilian Monsters of Rock. Motorcycle Man 04:07 Show lyrics [9] After this Oliver and Dawson renamed their band Oliver/Dawson Saxon. 03. BBC Sessions / Live at Reading Festival '86 is a live compilation album by the British heavy metal band Saxon. Freeway Mad 04. In 1990, they signed to Virgin Records and started work on their new album Solid Ball of Rock, which was released in 1991 and proved to be successful. Get the Saxon Setlist of the concert at Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough, England on December 11, 1980 from the Strong Arm Of The Law Tour and other Saxon Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. We're keeping our fingers crossed. For what it's worth, however, Live at Donington 1980 captures Saxon at their concert fiercest, overcoming technical difficulties and a less than perfect sound mix to deliver a dazzling performance. In the summer of 1986, Saxon headlined the Reading Festival and toured the United States. Fritz Randow left the band in 2004. The album was produced by Biff Byford and Herwig Ursin. [19] On 11 December 2012 Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie saw an international release and was the first Blu-ray release for the band. Recorded on the Denim And Leather tour in 81 and 82, The Eagle Has Landed is the sound of a band at their peak and preaching to the converted the stuff all great live albums are made of. This page includes SAXON Live at Donnington 1980's : cover picture, songs / tracks list, members/musicians and line-up, different releases details, buy online: ebay and amazon, ratings and detailled reviews by some experts, collaborators and members. In 2006, the band released the live album, The Eagle Has Landed part 3. In 1980/1981 there are also several bands (including eg Iron Maiden) recorded live in Bremen, again in Studio 3. Wheels Of Steel 12. Nigel Glockler also decided to return to the band. 9 tracks (39:54). 1989 saw the release of Rock n Roll Gypsies a live album recorded on an arena tour of eastern Europe in 1988, but by 1989, the gigs at the big stadiums and arenas of Europe and the US were few and far between and, with no record deal, Saxon's future was uncertain. Just before the band were due to play Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing had withdrawn the band's permission to play the festival. As the NWOBHM movement began to fade, 1983's Power & the Glory, their best selling album to date, saw Saxon confirmed as one of the leading metal act in Europe, along with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Still Fit To Boogie (Live) 3. The band replaced Oliver with Doug Scarratt, a long time friend of drummer Nigel Glockler. In 2003, the High Court declared that it was Byford and the current members of the band who owned the name, and were therefore in a position to prevent Oliver and Dawson passing themselves off as Saxon. In 1981, the band released their fourth album Denim and Leather, dedicated to their fan base. [29][30], In an October 2018 interview with Sonic Perspectives, Byford confirmed that Saxon would "definitely" record a new album sometime in 2019. To see Saxon live was a breath taking event that I personally witnessed on several occassions. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the CD release of "The Monsters Of Rock 1980 / Live At Donnigton Park" on Discogs. The band also embarked on a tour in October of that year named Warriors of the Road. The cover art of the album was produced by Hollywood film director Ridley Scott.
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