Saxon

Saxon is British heavy metal band, often compared to Iron Maiden. They were the quintessential five-piece metal band and leaders of New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). I must concede that those who have not yet heard Saxon’s albums have not heard metal at all. All their albums were classic stuff with great vocals and classic guitar work. You will not find such consistent bands in today’s two-album wonders. Saxon still tours regularly and you will unfortunately miss them in today’s music channels meant for hyping eye candy music. Saxon was that popular in the USA market, but every metal fan knows what Saxon is.

Saxon’s first album featured this line-up
Peter ‘Biff’ Byford – Vocals
Paul Quinn - Guitars
Graham Oliver - Guitars
Steve Dawson - Bass
Pete Gill – Drums

Gill was replaced by Nigel Glockler in 1981. Dawson came in for Paul Johnson, who left in 1986. Nibbs carter replaced Johnson in 1988 and Oliver departed in 1995. Replaced by Doug Scarratt. When Glockler's departed, German Fritz Randow replaced him till 2004. Ex-Stratovarius member Jörg Michael replaced Randow.

Saxon still rocks!