[guidogodoy] Thursday, October 28, 2010 4:54:29 PM
I'd actually argue AGAINST Priest "taking lessons from Saxon." While I personally like Saxon and even admire the speed in which they produce new material, it cannot be denied that they do not hold a candle to the mighty Priest in terms of overall popularity worldwide. That goes for now and before. Sure, the same argument could and has been made with Priest vs. Maiden but Saxon isn't even in the running. Hell, Motorhead even swamps them. Why?
I've often asked myself the same question about Priest. Sadly, I too am on the "blame marketing" bandwagon. Over the years, I do think that the "label" has really made some really poor judgement calls in the marketing of Priest. What about Saxon? While I, along with many, see Priest shirts in airports and cities around the globe (albeit sporadically) , I rarely if EVER see a Saxon shirt. Mention them and very few even recognize the name. That even goes for classic metal fans.
While this particular aspect has always pissed me off about the handling decisions regarding Priest, it is more a "curious puzzling" about Saxon as to why they never really "took off." Thoughts? [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Thursday, October 28, 2010 4:37:29 PM)
J.D. DIAMOND wrote:
Saxon is headed into the studios next month to begin recording a new studio album!!!!! It probably should be out summer 2011 !!!!!!!! Thats only 2 years and 4 months apart from thier last studio album "Into The Labyrinth" in Feb. 2009,these guys fuckin kick ass man,they don't fuck around they get a new album out every 2 fuckin years,Biff even said that they do this because he wants to get as much metal out there to the fans that they can and he said he isn't getting any younger! lol!
Judas Priest should take some classes from Saxon.....they may learn a thing or 2 hahaha!!
