Saxon are an English heavy metal band formed in 1977, in South Yorkshire. As one of the leaders of the new wave of British heavy metal, they had eight UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including four UK Top 10 albums and two Top 5 albums…
The Nottingham band Saxon have been a force within the international heavy metal scene since their inception as Son of a Bitch in 1976, helping to define the new wave of British Metal while adhering throughout the decades to the true spirit of metal in their unwavering positioning at the vanguard of the genre. Vocalist Biff Byford's meditative and searing lyrics hold together the controlled chaos of the band, and this powerful documentary offers the best of Saxon performing live in the 1980s.
Saxon are without doubt one of the biggest icons of the NWOBHM movement from the late 70's/early 80's. They have been rocking us for some 30+ years, and they show no signs of letting up any time soon. If you‘ve never had the chance to experience Saxon, start here and start now. It's a fantastic set!