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Saxon have released the first song from their forthcoming Inspirations covers album, a full-throttle version of The Rolling Stones classic Paint It Black.
“Loved this band since I first saw them and heard them,” says Saxon vocalist Biff Byford, explaining the song choice. “I liked The Beatles, but the Stones appealed to my rebel side; their iconic look… so many great songs, such a great attitude in the music!”
The song is accompanied by a behind-the-scenes video filmed during the Yorkshire band’s recording sessions for Inspirations at Brockfield Hall near York earlier in the year.
“The warmth and feel of Inspirations had so much to do with being together in this magnificent place and doing it ‘old-school’ style,” Byford says. “This is how many bands back in the day – including some of the ones covered here – made such great albums.”
The NWOBHM legends have also tackled classic tracks by Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, and their good friends Motörhead on the 11-track collection, which is available to pre-order now.
“We wanted to do an album based on our influences, the songs and bands that inspired us to write what we did and still do,” continues Byford, “and it was also interesting to see what my voice could do as I haven’t sung many of these songs before.”
“We didn’t want to change any of the songs too much, just play them more like Saxon,” concludes Byford, “and we also think it’s very important to have – and share with the fans – some fun in these dark times.”
Inspirations will be released on March 19, 2021 via Silver Lining Music.
Inspirations track listing:
1. Paint It Black (The Rolling Stones)
2. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin)
3. Paperback Writer (The Beatles)
4. Evil Woman (Black Sabbath)
5. Stone Free (Jimi Hendrix)
6. Bomber (Motörhead)
7. Speed King (Deep Purple)
8. The Rocker (Thin Lizzy)
9. Hold The Line (Toto)
10. Problem Child (AC/DC)
11. See My Friends (The Kinks)
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SAXON Power & The Glory (1983 UK limited edition 8-track Picture Disc LP, their fifth studio album but the first album to feature Nigel Glockler, including the singles Nightmare and the title track. The disc is in Excellent condition within the clear PVC sleeve CALP147)
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SAXON Innocence Is No Excuse (2018 UK limited edition issue of their 1985 7th studio album which is now pressed on Yellow & Green Swirled Vinyl, including the singles Back On The Streets, Rockin' Again and Rock'n Roll Gipsy. Gatefold picture sleeve with printed inner. The sleeve is free of shelfwear and the inner shows just a small split to the bottom seam. The viny is in Near Mint condition. BMGCAT164LP)
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SAXON Saxon (1979 UK 8-track vinyl LP including Stallions Of The Highway and Backs To The Wall, with picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some slight ringwear and the start of a seam split on the top edge, the vinyl is Excellent & looks barely played CAL110)1
- Saxon - Thunderbolt: The Singles - UK - 7" box set - £39.99, $51.59, €47.59 (New Item) (arrived 08-May-2024 16:29)on July 27, 2024 at 1:22 am
SAXON Thunderbolt: The Singles (2019 UK limited edition [300 copies only] 7" vinyl single boxset issued exclusively for Record Store Day, including all five official singles from the Thunderbolt album, each in its own picture sleeve andpresented in a picture box. This copy is still sealed from new leaving it Mint and unplayed SLM065P66)
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SAXON Crusader (1984 UK 10-track vinyl LP including the singles Sailing To America and Do It All For You. The glossy gatefold picture sleeve displays great artwork by Paul Raymond Gregory plus the lyrics printed across the inside. The sleeve shows some notable edgewear, while the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with just light signs of play CAL200)
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