British Metal Legends SAXON Release Music Video for New Album Title Track “Thunderbolt”

British Metal Legends SAXON Release Music Video for New Album Title Track “Thunderbolt”

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New Album, Thunderbolt, out February 2, 2018 via Militia Guard (Silver Lining Music)

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SAXON Touring North America in 2018 with Judas Priest and Black Star Riders

British heavy metal giants SAXON recently announced the release of their upcoming 22^ndstudio album, Thunderbolt, scheduled to hit stores on February 2, 2018 via the Militia Guard label (Silver Lining Music). Thunderbolt was produced by legendary producer Andy Sneap and will feature original artwork by long time SAXON collaborator Paul Raymond Gregory. The new album follows the critically acclaimed release of Battering Ram in 2015.

Yesterday, SAXON revealed the first single from the album, the title track “Thunderbolt”, via a new music video. Watch here: https://youtu.be/BXhXjKigrW0

Thunderbolt is available to pre-order now in digital formats here:http://hyperurl.co/6j93n2When available, physical versions will also become available at this link in these formats:

CD Album in Digipack
180 gms coloured vinyl in a Gatefold
A Special Edition Boxset
Tape Cassette

Thunderbolt Track Listing

Olympus Rising
Thunderbolt
The Secret of Flight
Nosferatu (The Vampires Waltz)
They Played Rock and Roll
Predator
Sons of Odin
Sniper
A Wizard’s Tale
Speed Merchants
Roadie’s Song
Nosferatu (Raw Version)*

*not available on vinyl

After the album’s release, SAXON will embark on the first leg of their Thunderbolt 2018 European Tour. SAXON will be joined by fellow English rockers Diamond Head and metal trio Rock Goddess will perform on the scheduled UK dates, with very special guests Magnum on the UK Hull date only. However, SAXON doesn’t stop there – dates for Thunderbolt Tour Part 2 will be announced in early 2018.

SAXON Thunderbolt 2018 European Tour – Part 1

Feb. 23 – UK, Cardiff University
Feb. 24 – UK, Cambridge Corn Exchange
Feb.25 – UK, Hull City Hall
Feb. 27– Holland, Tilburg 013
Feb. 28 – Germany, Saarbruecken Garage
Mar. 1 – Germany, Hannover Capitol
Mar. 2 – Germany, Frankfurt Batschkapp
Mar. 3 – Germany, Dresden Schlachthof

Following these dates, SAXON will tour North America with fellow British metal legends Judas Priest and supporting artist Black Star Riders. The North American tour will begin in Wilkes Barre, PA on March 13 and visit several major cities all over the map – including Washington DC, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dallas – coming to an end in San Antonio, TX on May 1.

SAXON North American tour dates with Judas Priest and Black Star Riders

Mar. 13 – Wilkes Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

Mar. 15 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre

Mar. 17 – Uniondale, NY – Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Mar. 18 – Washington, DC – The Anthem

Mar. 20 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Mar. 22 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

Mar. 23 – Worcester – Palladium

Mar. 25 – Ottawa, ON – The Arena at TD Place

Mar. 27 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens

Mar. 28 – Oshawa, ON – Tribute Communities Centre

Mar. 31 – Detroit, MI – Detroit Masonic Temple

Apr. 02 – Minneapolis – The Amorey

Apr. 03 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater

Apr. 05 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center

Apr 06 – Hammond, IN – Venue at Horseshoe Casino (no Black Star Riders)

Apr. 08 – Bloomington, IL – Grossinger Motors Aren

Apr. 10 – Casper, WY – Casper Events Center

Apr. 11 – Loveland, CO – Budweiser Events Center

Apr. 15 – Kent, WA – ShoWare Center

Apr. 17 – Portland, OR – Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Apr. 19 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield

Apr. 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Microsoft Theater

Apr. 21 – Las Vegas, NV – Las Rageous Rock Festival

Apr. 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre

Apr. 26 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

Apr. 28 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory

Apr. 29 – Sugarland, TX – Smart Financial Centre

May 01 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum

Since the 1970s, SAXON have proven their ability to take rock ‘n’ roll and give it an electrifying edge which has since cemented their status as pioneers of the British heavy metal wave. With over twenty studio albums under their belt, SAXON have made it their steadfast dedication to creating a dynamic body of a work a staple of their career.

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