RELEASE
22nd January 2027
FORMATS
- CD Digipack
- Black Vinyl
- Splattered Red and Black Vinyl (D2C exclusive)
- Limited Edition Boxset containing CD, cassette and gold vinyl, with extended booklet (D2C and GSA only)
- Cassette (D2C exclusive)
TRACKLISTING
- The Flight of Pegasus
- Medusa
- Gods of Thunder
- Blood Moon Rising
- The Bloody Tower (The Ballad of Anne Boleyn)
- Remember The Alamo
- Metal Machine
- Temple of Rock
- Take the Sword from the Stone
- MI5
ABOUT
British heavy metal legends Saxon return with Gods of Thunder, their new studio album that draws on history, fantasy, horror, ancient mythology, pagan rites and the enduring spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Gods of Thunder is set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 22. Pre-orders available from September 2 at this location
The brand new single and title track, a powerful, anthemic journey into the world of Celtic mythology, is released today.
“‘Gods of Thunder’ is a mighty tale of Celtic mythology, packed with the spirit and power of true heavy metal,” exclaims Biff Byford. “Turn it up and bang your head!”
Watch / Listen to ‘Gods of Thunder’ at this location
Produced by legendary founder and frontman Biff Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap (Judas Priest, Exodus, Accept and Priest guitarist), Gods of Thunder captures the band at the height of their powers, combining forceful performances with vivid, meticulously crafted storytelling. Pounding bass and drums, searing guitars and Biff Byford’s unmistakable voice combine to create a sonic barrage of pure British metal, carrying the spirit of the past, present and future. The album sees one of the world’s greatest live bands bring their legendary power and energy into the studio, delivering a metal masterpiece worthy of Saxon’s enduring legacy. Each track is built around the weight, dynamics and intricate arrangements that have long defined Saxon’s music, while the album as a whole maintains a strong sense of focus and purpose.
“We had great fun making this album,” says Biff. “This is gonna be one to beat!”
Byford’s longstanding passion for history is central to the album, with his distinctive storytelling bringing characters and events from the past vividly to life across ten powerful, quintessential Saxon songs. On “The Bloody Tower (The Ballad of Anne Boleyn)”, Byford recounts the politically charged execution of Anne Boleyn, while in “Medusa” the focus shifts to myth, driven by a taut, mesmeric riff and delivered at a relentless pace. “Remember the Alamo” charges forward with the fast-paced energy and spirit of early ’80s NWOBHM. The twin-guitar attack of Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler is particularly prominent on “Temple of Rock”, underpinned by the rock-solid rhythm section of Nigel Glocker and Tim ‘Nibbs’ Carter. The album closes with “MI5”, a timeless headbanger that brings together themes of the Berlin Wall and Cold War espionage.