I agree JD about the earlier albums but Saxon have a lot of individual tracks which still go down well at live shows now and are classics. They always seem to have had to work harder to get the recognition they deserve too , which has resulted in them touring extensively playing a lot of smaller venues and has probably helped them keep on improving by staying in touch with the fan base. They are always avilable to talk to fans at gigs and pose for photos etc.
The Iron Maiden brand seemed to take on a life of it's own and sold it's self during the 80s and up to present. Although I like the latest stuff I find it harder to listen to than the earlier work, & it doesn't have the live crowd pleasers in my opinion.
