SAXON: Announces US Tour

Since 1979 SAXON have shown their ability to take rock 'n' roll and give it […]

October 12, 2018

Since 1979 SAXON have shown 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 has made their steadfast dedication to creating a dynamic body of a work a staple of their career. With no signs of letting up, the SAXON Juggernaut continues with the release earlier this year of their latest album Thunderbolt and an ongoing World Tour that's going from strength to strength.

Along with the release of their latest video for the track "Predator" featuring Johan Hegg from Amon Amarth from the aforementioned Thunderbolt album, the band have just announced a string of US Tour dates, following the incredibly successful tour with JUDAS PRIEST earlier this year and prior to their appearance on the 2019 Monsters Of Rock Cruise out of Florida.

Tour dates are:

Wed 13th Feb ' Tulsa, OK ' ID Ballroom

Thur 14th Feb ' Austin, TX ' Come And Take It Live

Fri 15th Feb ' San Antonio, TX ' The Vibes Event Center Showroom

Sat 16th Feb ' Houston, TX ' Scout Bar

Sun 17th Feb ' Dallas, TX ' Canton Hall

Wed 20th Feb ' Nashville, TN ' Exit/In

Thur 21st Feb ' Atlanta, GA ' Center Stage Theater

Sat 23rd Feb ' Tampa, FL ' Brass Mug

Sun 24th ' Thur 28th Feb ' Monsters of Rock Cruise

"We're bringing the Thunderbolt Tour back to the USA in February, this time as Headliners! Come and join the party THE THUNDERBOLT COMETH!" ' Biff Byford

The "Predator" Video Link is below:

*Special Tour Edition of their latest album Thunderbolt available NOW, order your copy here!*

The Special Tour Edition features live recordings of "Thunderbolt" and "Nosferatu (The Vampire's Waltz)" recorded in Frankfurt and Los Angeles on the 2018 Thunderbolt World Tour. The CD format also contains a 10" x 10" poster with photos of the band while on Tour.

Thunderbolt ' Special Tour Edition Track Listing:

1. Olympus Rising

2. Thunderbolt

3. The Secret of Flight

4. Nosferatu (The Vampire's Waltz)

5. They Played Rock and Roll

6. Predator

7. Sons of Odin

8. Sniper

9. A Wizard's Tale

10. Speed Merchants

11. Roadie's Song