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The most underrated heavy metal band in the world

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[gangryl] Sunday, July 12, 2009 4:59:11 AM

Are ya'll sure he's not related to the Malfoys? LOL!

[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Saturday, July 11, 2009 7:31:34 PM

yeah they are big brows,,,,lol
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, July 11, 2009 7:30:21 PM

LOL! Yeah spapad they must be seperated at birth! lol! And MG......not only the "eyes"...but the Biff "eyebrows" are whats cracking me up!! lol!

Biff must need a weed eater to cut through those brows man!! lol! His wife must tell him hes got to trim those before coming home from a tour!! lol!!

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[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Saturday, July 11, 2009 6:53:59 PM

Okay that is just freaky to look at,,,, Esp the eyes,,, gesh... LOL
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[spapad] Saturday, July 11, 2009 6:48:17 PM

Must have been twins separated at birth! LOL
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, July 11, 2009 5:51:33 PM

LOFL spapad!! LOL!! HA HA HA...that looks exactly like Biff Byford!!! LOL!!!
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[spapad] Saturday, July 11, 2009 4:13:54 PM

Oh my God! if you took Biff's hair off and inserted a curly mess you would have Jeremy Clarkson from the BBC's Top Gear! Downright scary!
Never noticed that before!

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, July 11, 2009 3:53:04 PM

LOL!
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[british.steel] Friday, July 10, 2009 5:08:33 PM

Thanks J.D. ill definatly check out that album

looks like Biff is the REAL master of puppets! lol

[J.D. DIAMOND] Friday, July 10, 2009 2:56:27 PM

LOL! Biff with "Podge & Rodge"(Puppets that are popular in Europe tv!lol!) LMAO!!! Biff rocks!!

[CountessErzebethBathory9] Friday, July 10, 2009 5:01:05 AM

Thanx J.D... ..Then Lionheart/The Inner Sanctum ...gonna check this if my music store has them..

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:23:07 PM

Hell yeah...."The Inner Sanctum" by our most underrated heavy metal band in the world!!

Hey british steel and Lady Bathory....this LP is Saxon's 2nd best album under Lionheart...this is a must get situation!

Every track on this album like Lionheart is excellent.

[FreakyMetalHead] Thursday, July 09, 2009 7:13:50 PM

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[Phantom A6] Thursday, July 09, 2009 5:53:00 PM

Yep, that's your size, Darryn!!
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[Wild Nights, Hot & Crazee Days!] Thursday, July 09, 2009 5:50:38 PM

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[Phantom A6] Thursday, July 09, 2009 5:42:05 PM

There's a new star coming up!!

Darryn Heloffs - "Lil' girl wanna cry"

[Wild Nights, Hot & Crazee Days!] Thursday, July 09, 2009 5:30:10 PM

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[kiamat] Thursday, July 09, 2009 5:05:55 PM

I remember refusing to watch that documentry because it seemed to be such a has-been-band thing to do, even though I didn't listen to Saxon back then I was disgusted that a legendary British band could be so sell-out!

Thankfully they've really made a comeback since- whether due to said TV programme or not I don't know but I doubt it!

[J.D. DIAMOND] Thursday, July 09, 2009 4:30:27 PM

Well I would definately buy "Lionheart" album and "The Inner Sanctum" album and the re-recorded tracks on the album "Heavy Metal Thunder". Those 3 albums are what you need to buy to have a start on thier collection.
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[british.steel] Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:14:52 AM

thanks alot J.D. , Saxon sounds damn good! Why havent i heard them before?!?!?!?!?? I really have to buy some of their albums. But i dont have much money, which albums or songs would you prefer?

[Phantom A6] Thursday, July 09, 2009 4:01:38 AM

My fav Saxon album!!

[J.D. DIAMOND] Thursday, July 09, 2009 3:55:33 AM

Hey british steel.....First don't listen to Necroticist...because Saxon ARE AWSOME!!! .Saxon are a legend from England and started with thier first album self titled "Saxon" from 1979.

The band has 18 studio albums and I would recomend 12 of them!

Yeah the Crusader song is a very great Saxon track...but the album "Crusader" is not that good of an album at all.The opening track "Crusader" is the only killer song on the album from 1984.

So I would stay away from that album....if you want that song ...buy Saxon's "Heavy Metal Thunder" album...an album of old classic Saxon tracks re-recorded in 2003! That is worth buying!

Saxon - 1979
Wheels Of Steel - 1980
Strong Arm Of The Law - 1980
Denim & Leather - 1981
Power & The Glory - 1983
Dogs Of War - 1995
Unleash The Beast - 1997
Metalhead - 1999
Killing Ground - 2001
Lionheart - 2004
The Inner Sanctum - 2007
Into The Labyrinth - 2009

If your a Saxon fan,I would recommend owning these 12 studio records. [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by british.steel from Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:00:19 PM)
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[british.steel] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:00:19 PM

thanks J.D., conquistador, and what i heard from lion heart was great, crusader is still my favorite. is saxon a new band or are they 80's?

[Necroticist] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:45:41 PM

Back in the day tho..rather entertaining

[Necroticist] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:44:59 PM

well - i wouldn't go as far as 'awesome' (specially after the track they were recording on the documentary - some 'new image' thing they were working on) but each to their own...

[CountessErzebethBathory9] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:41:44 PM

I never thought they were Awesome...jeezz..

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[Necroticist] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:36:42 PM

Saw Saxon several times...lemme think....'80 and '82 for sure, but i seem to recall another...hmmm (they were recently in a TV documentary too...)

[CountessErzebethBathory9] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:21:29 PM

O.K, I will...Between You and Necro..Am gonna have such a Repertoire of Awesome Bands...

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 5:33:56 PM

Thanks Lady Bathory9!!! Yes! Yes! Check out "Lionheart" 2004!!! You will NOT be disappointed!! Lionheart is Saxon's best LP!
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[CountessErzebethBathory9] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 5:00:47 PM

I too just listened to that song Conquistador..IT ROCK!!! I missed a great band..but am gonna check that Lionheart album..Thanx J.D...

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Wednesday, July 08, 2009 4:40:27 PM)

[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 4:40:27 PM

Yeah Saxon are totally awsome. Forum Members : "Soylent Green" aka The Wolfman and Jimmy James says that Saxon are a terrible band and they call them "shit". Add ex-forum member "Darryn Heloffs" to that list of those who think Saxon are a shit band.

Now....listen to some of Saxon's elite albums and hear for yourself. Crusader is a very cool Saxon track!

Go to "youtube.com" and type in Saxon Conquistador and listen to this excellent song.

Check out the album "Loinheart"(2004) and listen to the album...you should be able to listen to all the songs off it on youtube.

That will tell you about the taste in music that Soylent Green has.........."shit".

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[british.steel] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 10:49:53 AM

hmm, ive only heard good things about this band, should i start listening to them? and what should i hear by them? ive heard the song crusader and it was pretty good

[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, July 08, 2009 3:58:12 AM

Biff Byford 2009

[J.D. DIAMOND] Monday, June 29, 2009 10:22:44 PM

Yeah,but you should have another chance at seeing them live over in Europe.....over here in the states ...we are screwed!!!
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[kiamat] Monday, June 29, 2009 5:47:52 AM

I can't get over the fact that I had to miss them in Manchester.

[J.D. DIAMOND] Friday, June 26, 2009 5:26:09 PM

[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:47:23 PM

Thanks pip............heres another one for ya! Saxon rulz!!!!
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[pip] Saturday, June 20, 2009 11:02:07 AM

Thanks for the pic--JD !!
nice one !!
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:48:27 PM

Biff Byford 2008

[J.D. DIAMOND] Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:03:01 PM

Hey kit kat.....in my opinion "The Inner Sanctum"(2007) is Saxon's 2nd best LP in thier career!! #1 going to "Lionheart"!!!
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:01:40 PM

Yeah Kiamat.......I agree,especially with thier new album 2009 "Into The Labyrinth"!!!!!!!!! What a masterpiece of british heavy metal this really is!!!!!!!!! Saxon rulz!!!!!!!!
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[kiamat] Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:33:11 AM

Winners of the 2009 MH Golden Gods 'Spirit of Metal Award'!

What could describe them better?

[J.D. DIAMOND] Sunday, June 14, 2009 5:12:16 PM

Paul Quinn(up close),Doug Scarratt and Nibbs Carter.

[J.D. DIAMOND] Sunday, June 14, 2009 5:01:12 PM

Yeah that sucks dude....you should of asked about it earlier,way earlier man.Oh well,live and learn I guess eh? [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by soul stealer from Monday, June 08, 2009 1:31:12 PM)
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[soul stealer] Monday, June 08, 2009 1:31:12 PM

yeah, it does suck. The thing is i had already paid in full for it so all i would have to do is just pick it up. still havent got it and it has been almost 1/2 a year! I don't think they could give me my money back, though. they would just do store credit. I'd rather have the money, though....

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Tuesday, June 02, 2009 4:23:56 PM

[J.D. DIAMOND] Sunday, May 31, 2009 4:18:58 PM

Yeah I hear ya kiamat,I would stay away from albums: (1984)Crusader (1985)Innocense Is No Excuse (1986)Rock The Nations (1988)DestinyAs I've mentioned below,those are Saxon's worst albums. And 1990 "Solid Ball Of Rock" and 1992 "Forever Free" albums are pretty much like a "Ram It Down" album for both of them,half is cool and half is not.

Saxon - 1979
Wheels Of Steel - 1980
Strong Arm Of The Law - 1980
Denim & Leather - 1981
Power & The Glory - 1983
Dogs Of War - 1995
Unleash The Beast - 1997
Metalhead - 1999
Killing Ground - 2001
Lionheart - 2004
The Inner Sanctum - 2007
Into The Labyrinth - 2009

If your a Saxon fan,I would recommend owning these 12 records.

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by kiamat from Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:40:41 AM)

kiamat wrote:

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Yes kiamat. But Saxon has thier share of bad LPs....Out of 18 studio albums...there are 4 albums that are Saxon's worst.........1984 "Crusader" where the only song that is worthy is "Crusader"...the rest just are throw away tracks.

Then ya have 1985 "Innocense Is No Excuse"...terrible! 1986 "Rock The Nations"...yuk! 1988 "Destiny"....yuk! Those 4 albums are terrible Saxon albums.

Then you have 2 albums that are "half" good and half bad just like "Ram It Down is"......1990 "Solid Ball Of Rock" and 1992 "Forever Free"......half of these 2 LPs are cool,the other halfs are not.

But the other 12 Saxon albums in the band's career are great albums.

kiamat wrote:

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Yeah Phantom, Power & The Glory is a great old school Saxon record for sure. Lionheart 2004 is Saxon's best work in my opinion,every heavy metal fan should OWN this album!!!

This album is every bit as good as Screaming For Vengeance,The Number Of The Beast,Ace Of Spades,Mob Rules.........

Phantom A6 wrote:

One of their best albums!!

		J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

		POWER & THE GLORY 1983

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[kiamat] Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:40:41 AM

I don't really know their late 80s/early 90s albums- mainly due to the bad reviews and comments I've already heard about them. And in order to keep my view of Saxon untarnished... I think I may keep on not knowing them.
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:29:18 PM

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[kiamat] Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:06:31 PM

Like all the best bands, I've thought it through and cannot pick a favourite album. Saxon have changed through the years but they've kept that essential.... Saxoness? so well, its too hard to choose between them.
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Friday, May 29, 2009 2:16:04 PM

SAXON STRONG ARM OF THE LAW 1981

Strong Arm Of The Law is an excellent LP by British Heavy Metal masters "Saxon"!!!!! Don't know how people like "Darryn Heloffs" aka 'The Winnipeg Warrior" can hate this album and hate this band as much as he does...........
........its beyond me.The only thing we can say is that besides Judas Priest,he has a shitty taste in music.

[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:22:06 PM

[spapad] Wednesday, May 27, 2009 9:09:09 PM

We all know who it is. Don't know why he thinks he's fooling anyone.
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[CountessErzebethBathory9] Wednesday, May 27, 2009 9:02:34 PM

GOD! M..I too know that guy..its? ..its? ..lol..

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[Phantom A6] Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:35:18 PM

One of their best albums!!
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[Diamond Jim] Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:34:33 PM

lol !!!!!

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[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:25:01 PM

HEY I KNOW THAT GUY!!! LMAO

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[Diamond Jim] Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:22:21 PM

[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, May 20, 2009 2:55:06 PM

POWER & THE GLORY 1983

[J.D. DIAMOND] Monday, May 18, 2009 3:07:19 PM

SAXON KILLING GROUND 2001

[J.D. DIAMOND] Monday, May 18, 2009 2:58:15 PM

Well that sucks man!!!!! Try amazon.com or silver platters,they are pretty consistant.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by soul stealer from Monday, May 18, 2009 10:31:31 AM)

[soul stealer] Monday, May 18, 2009 10:31:31 AM

i think saxon is a great band. i ordered one of their cd's at sam goody back in february and it is now may. i thought it would be here by now....

[kiamat] Sunday, May 17, 2009 8:55:35 AM

I'm hoping so. I'm looking out for a copy of Denim and Leather- that would seriously make my week!
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, May 16, 2009 6:53:52 PM

PAUL QUINN 2008

[J.D. DIAMOND] Friday, May 15, 2009 4:19:16 PM

Right on Kiamat,Strong Arm Of The Law is a great record,the only song on it I don't like is "Sixth Form Girls" but the rest is all excellent!

Sounds like you may find other albums from that store eh?

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[kiamat] Friday, May 15, 2009 9:59:22 AM

I JUST GOT STRONG ARM OF THE LAW ON VINYL!!

Last week my Dad and I were walking past this old music shop in town, somewhere I must have gone past hundreds of times but never been in (my mother always sniffs and makes comments to the effect of 'Everything in there is stolen'). Anyhow it was like being four and walking into a giant sweet shop- piles of records everywhere and all about £3-4 each. I got a few others and the guy at the till was like 'yeah we've got a pile of rock records just in in that box you haven't looked at' and I was like 'I know, but I've only got fifteen quid!'
It sounds amazing, no scratches or anything. And of course the music is brilliant.

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:30:27 PM

Yeah Phantom,I'm not saying he is the best drummer or anything,but he is pretty good and most important...he fits with Saxon so well...

his first appearance with Saxon was in 1981 when Pete Gill was injured and Nigel replaced him on the Denim & Leather tour.His first album with Saxon was 1983's "Power And The Glory" album. He left Saxon in 1998 after the Unleash The Beast album,but came back in 2006 and has been with Saxon ever since.

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[Phantom A6] Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:17:04 PM

Yep, he's an awesome drummer!!
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:15:40 PM

SAXON'S NIGEL GLOCKLER 2008

[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, May 13, 2009 4:10:33 PM

NIBBS CARTER & DOUG SCARRATT

Saxon rulz!!!

[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:47:44 AM

SAXON STRONG ARM OF THE LAW 1981

[J.D. DIAMOND] Sunday, May 03, 2009 8:53:50 PM

SAXON UNLEASH THE BEAST 1997

[jimmyjames] Sunday, May 03, 2009 4:48:18 PM

I do stay away from Saxon, not because they're too heavy, but because they are crap.
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Sunday, May 03, 2009 2:46:25 PM

You should stay away from "Saxon" ...as they are probably "too heavy" for you to listen to little guy.LMFAO!!!

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[jimmyjames] Sunday, May 03, 2009 5:50:23 AM

Wow, that guy in the vest looks like a pretty tough customer. I can see why you like this band.

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, May 02, 2009 4:20:17 PM

Hell yeah Palmer,Saxon is the shit man!! 2nd best heavy metal band in the world. Totally underrated in every sense of the word.
This band does not get enough credit for thier tours and albums/songs...these guys kick ass.I could'nt recomend this band enough they are so good.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Palmer Griffiths from Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:55:59 PM)

[Palmer Griffiths] Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:55:59 PM

Saxon great Band !

[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, April 18, 2009 4:19:49 AM

Biff Byford is the #2 vocalist in the entire heavy metal community second to only Rob Halford!!!!
Saxon kicks serious nuts!!! Any true heavy metal fan should have over half of Saxon's discography in thier collection.

[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, April 11, 2009 3:52:25 PM

lol! Yeah kiamat I guess they were....Saxon is so underrated its unbelievable,12 out of 18 studio albums are excellent examples of Saxon's greatness:These 12 albums I would recomend to any that are interested:

1.) SAXON  ------------------      1979
2.) Wheels Of Steel ----------   1980
3.) Strong Arm Of The Law-- 1981
4.) Denim And Leather ------ 1981
5.) Power & The Glory -------- 1983

6.)   Dogs Of War ---------------- 1995
7.)   Unleash The Beast -------   1997
8.)   Metalhead -------------------   1999
9.)   Killing Ground --------------   2001
10.) Lionheart --------------------   2004
11) The Inner Sanctum -------   2007
12.) Into The Labyrinth --------- 2009

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by kiamat from Saturday, April 11, 2009 10:06:42 AM)

[kiamat] Saturday, April 11, 2009 10:06:42 AM

Surprisingly small 'taches and big 'dos for the seventies. Guess they were ahead of their time!
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Saturday, April 11, 2009 2:50:23 AM

Saxon debut first LP 1979 Saxon circa,1979 (lol!)

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[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, April 08, 2009 4:20:16 PM

Biff Byford 2009

Saxon is playing New York's B.B.Kings on May 19th 2009!!!!!!!!!!!
Iced Earth is opening up.....fuck I wish I could go to this show!!!
Metal Meltdown....please try and make it to this show!!!!!!!!

[J.D. DIAMOND] Tuesday, March 31, 2009 4:14:47 AM

Right on Darth! Yeah as I posted a few posts back...out of 13 tracks on the Into The Labyrinth CD I did'nt like 2 songs..."Live To Rock" and "Hell Cat".....the other 11 tracks are classic Saxon at thier best.A mix between traditional heavy metal and classic "HARD ROCK".
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[Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Monday, March 30, 2009 7:16:42 PM

I ordered Into the Labyrinth Friday night!
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[J.D. DIAMOND] Monday, March 30, 2009 5:38:04 PM

INTO THE LABTRINTH 2009

Batallions Of Steel the albums first track is a masterpiece from Saxon no doubt,check out this album,it is a classic.

[J.D. DIAMOND] Wednesday, March 25, 2009 3:39:54 AM

Yes,that is great...Witchfinder General,Man And Machine,The Return,Lionheart...Beyond The Grave,To Live And Die By The Sword,Jack Tars...and the rest are all suburb Saxon at thier best.
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[Devil Deal] Tuesday, March 24, 2009 8:11:44 PM

I'm gonna give "Lionheart" a try as soon as I get a chance.
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[Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Tuesday, March 24, 2009 5:57:07 AM

No I don't J.D. However, I did purchase Live To Rock from the iTunes Store. It's not a bad song, but definitely not their best by a long shot. I need to hold off on any more music purchases so I can pay off all of the credit card debit I had to assume recently (starting over from scratch is expensive).
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Monday, March 23, 2009 4:26:28 PM)

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Yeah Darth,It is an album thats great in all facets! Every track on this album is cool! Have you heard the new album "Into The Labyrinth"? It is as well a great album....13 tracks on it and there are only 2 that I do not really care for...."Live To Rock" and "Hellcat".....11 out of 13 is pretty good! Those 11 songs are awsome though!

(Quoting Message by Darth_Painkiller_0870 from Monday, March 23, 2009 4:58:17 AM)

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

J.D.....Motorcycle Man is one of my favorite Saxon tunes (not to mention an ELITE cruising song)!! I will definitely have to get that DVD. BTW, Inner Sanctum has grown on me quite a bit...I think it's a great album in all facets! I love the concept of the CD and how it's structured.

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Hey Darth.....dude,you got to eventually buy this DVD "The Saxon Chronicles"...2001 live in Germany headline in front of thousands of German denim & leather heavy metal maniacs!! 5.1 surround sound,they crank out track after track of elite songs...not one of the tracks they played this night are bad,they are all elite tracks...every one of them!!!

They open up with "Motorcycle Man" and it just kicks fuckin balls man!!! The atmosphere of this DVD is absolutely supurb!! From start to finish...it will make you wish you were there I can promise!! This live DVD is one of my favorites ever!! Thanks to "Angel" from Walsall England(missing member whom I speak with off the site on a consistant basis)for introducing me to this DVD and the new era of Saxon back in 2005!!

(Quoting Message by Darth_Painkiller_0870 from Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:19:13 AM)

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

I definitely will J.D.! Right now I'm in the process of getting ready to move into my new apt., but I fully intend to dig deeper and expand my Saxon catalogue.

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Hey,no problem Darth!! Check out those 12 albums I've listed below,those are Saxon's best 12 albums out of thier 18 album career. But there are worthy tracks from the "Solid Ball Of Rock" and "Forever Free" albums...just not the whole album/albums...about half of each ones,the other halfs are pretty much throw away b-side quality of songs.

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

Will do, my friend! Thank you for the tips!

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Cool Darth,great to hear! You should check out "Lionheart" 2004.In my personal opinion,this is Saxon's best LP. What a gem.

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

Hey J.D., I listened to Inner Sanctum a couple of times now and I think it was wind noise (not to mention that I listened when I was more awake). Good CD.
I already have a bunch of Saxon tunes on my laptop (Denim & Leather, Princess of the Night, Motorcycle Man, Crusader, Heavy Metal Thunder, and 747 (Strangers in the Night to name a few). I'll probably search through iTunes and see what else is there.

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

My car stereo is fine. Listened to Powerslave on the way to work this morning. Maybe wind noise is muting Biff's vocals? Time will tell as I intend to rip the CD to my iTunes this afternoon. I do have a bunch of Saxon tunes on my laptop already, and I am looking to add more. I'll have to PM you later with what I've got already.

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Wow really? Are you sure its not the stereo your listening to it on? Because when I listen to it,his vocals are perfectly clear,the mix is right on how it should be..hum...not sure what to think about that one....not hearing what your hearing but its cool that you got a Saxon CD.

The band has 18 studio albums and 12 of them are jewels. The other 6 LPs...."Crusader"...the opening song is a great Saxon track by all means and album cover but the rest of the album is not that great.
Innocence Is No Excuse album.(1985)...."Rock The Nations".(1986)....and Destiny(1988) albums are not good at all,mid 80's hair band type of B.S.

1990 "Solid Ball Of Rock" has a couple of good tunes but the other half is unworthy songs....same goes for the next album 1992 "Forever Free"...half of it is good,the other half is not. Saxon's first 5 albums are good with only maybe 1 or 2 songs on each that is not(8 songs out of 10 is not bad) and Saxon's last 7 studio albums are excellent,again with maybe an exception of 1 or 2 songs that are not up to the quality as the rest of the album,but again if an album has 10 or 11 tracks on it and you don't like 2 of them,thats still an albums worth of good material.That being said,I would recommend 12 Saxon LPs to Saxon fans.

1979 'Saxon"
1980 "Wheels Of Steel"
1981 Strong Arm Of The Law"
1981" Denim & Leather"
1983 "Power & The Glory"

1995 "Dogs Of War"
1997" Unleash The Beast"
1999 "Metalhead"
2001 "Killing Ground"
2004 "Lionheart"(Saxon's best record!)
2007 "The Inner Sanctum"
2009 "Into The labyrinth" (Quoting Message by Darth_Painkiller_0870 from Monday, March 09, 2009 4:34:48 AM)

		Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

		I bought my first Saxon CD over the weekend...The Inner Sanctum. Musically brilliant, but it's difficult to hear Biff's vocals over the sonic speed at which they're playing. For that reason alone, I am slightly underwhelmed by this disc.

Edited at: Friday, March 13, 2009 5:15:40 AM

Edited at: Monday, March 23, 2009 4:27:30 PM

[J.D. DIAMOND] Monday, March 23, 2009 4:26:28 PM

Yeah Darth,It is an album thats great in all facets! Every track on this album is cool! Have you heard the new album "Into The Labyrinth"? It is as well a great album....13 tracks on it and there are only 2 that I do not really care for...."Live To Rock" and "Hellcat".....11 out of 13 is pretty good! Those 11 songs are awsome though!

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Darth_Painkiller_0870 from Monday, March 23, 2009 4:58:17 AM)

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

I definitely will J.D.! Right now I'm in the process of getting ready to move into my new apt., but I fully intend to dig deeper and expand my Saxon catalogue.

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

Will do, my friend! Thank you for the tips!

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Cool Darth,great to hear! You should check out "Lionheart" 2004.In my personal opinion,this is Saxon's best LP. What a gem.

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

		Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

		I bought my first Saxon CD over the weekend...The Inner Sanctum. Musically brilliant, but it's difficult to hear Biff's vocals over the sonic speed at which they're playing. For that reason alone, I am slightly underwhelmed by this disc.

Edited at: Friday, March 13, 2009 5:15:40 AM

Edited at: Monday, March 23, 2009 4:27:30 PM

[J.D. DIAMOND] Monday, March 23, 2009 4:22:58 PM

lol! kiamat that is awsome that you have a chance at going to see Saxon!! Machine Gun is my personal favorite but yes 747 Strangers In The Night is cool too!! Over here in the United States on the west coast Seattle Washington,Saxon,Motorhead,Venom these bands do not come here often at all,its always the east coast they play,so its kinda frustrating! Saxon is playing New York City B.B.Kings and Iced Earth is opening up!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by kiamat from Monday, March 23, 2009 2:24:48 PM)

[kiamat] Monday, March 23, 2009 2:24:48 PM

Still desperately trying to get tickets to Saxon- an incentive to pass my driving test. If I do I can drive to Sheffield and see them.
Motorcycle Man is good, but for me 474 (Strangers in the Night) is far and away the greatest song off that album. Got it on vinyl, 7 and 12 inches, utterly treasured items along with my 'And the Bands played on' single.

[Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Monday, March 23, 2009 4:58:17 AM

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

I definitely will J.D.! Right now I'm in the process of getting ready to move into my new apt., but I fully intend to dig deeper and expand my Saxon catalogue.

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

Will do, my friend! Thank you for the tips!

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Cool Darth,great to hear! You should check out "Lionheart" 2004.In my personal opinion,this is Saxon's best LP. What a gem.

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Edited at: Friday, March 13, 2009 5:15:40 AM

[J.D. DIAMOND] Sunday, March 22, 2009 4:52:30 PM

Yes,In my opinion The Inner Sanctum is Saxon's 2nd best effort,1st being Lionheart!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Devil Deal from Sunday, March 22, 2009 10:18:22 AM)

[Devil Deal] Sunday, March 22, 2009 10:18:22 AM

Saxon has some cool music. I like "The Inner Sanctum".

[J.D. DIAMOND] Friday, March 13, 2009 5:13:18 AM

Hey Darth.....dude,you got to eventually buy this DVD "The Saxon Chronicles"...2001 live in Germany headline in front of thousands of German denim & leather heavy metal maniacs!! 5.1 surround sound,they crank out track after track of elite songs...not one of the tracks they played this night are bad,they are all elite tracks...every one of them!!!

They open up with "Motorcycle Man" and it just kicks fuckin balls man!!! The atmosphere of this DVD is absolutely supurb!! From start to finish...it will make you wish you were there I can promise!! This live DVD is one of my favorites ever!! Thanks to "Angel" from Walsall England(missing member whom I speak with off the site on a consistant basis)for introducing me to this DVD and the new era of Saxon back in 2005!!

[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Darth_Painkiller_0870 from Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:19:13 AM)

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

I definitely will J.D.! Right now I'm in the process of getting ready to move into my new apt., but I fully intend to dig deeper and expand my Saxon catalogue.

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

Will do, my friend! Thank you for the tips!

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Cool Darth,great to hear! You should check out "Lionheart" 2004.In my personal opinion,this is Saxon's best LP. What a gem.

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Edited at: Friday, March 13, 2009 5:15:40 AM

[Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:19:13 AM

I definitely will J.D.! Right now I'm in the process of getting ready to move into my new apt., but I fully intend to dig deeper and expand my Saxon catalogue.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:14:30 AM)

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

Will do, my friend! Thank you for the tips!

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Cool Darth,great to hear! You should check out "Lionheart" 2004.In my personal opinion,this is Saxon's best LP. What a gem.

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

[J.D. DIAMOND] Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:14:30 AM

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

Will do, my friend! Thank you for the tips!

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

Cool Darth,great to hear! You should check out "Lionheart" 2004.In my personal opinion,this is Saxon's best LP. What a gem.

Darth_Painkiller_0870 wrote:

J.D. DIAMOND wrote:

[J.D. DIAMOND] Thursday, March 12, 2009 5:10:23 AM

Just listened to the band "Freedom Call" and the track "Tears Of Taragon" and it was painful to sit through!! Yuk!! I know that Biff does some kind of narrative but I never heard it? Hum...just be glad it's not a part of "Saxon"!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Necroticist from Tuesday, March 10, 2009 7:17:26 AM)

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