As the NWOBHM movement began to fade, 1983's Power & the Glory, [2] their best-selling album to date, saw Saxon confirmed as one of the leading metal acts in Europe, along with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. The "Power and Glory Tour" was an arena tour that began in Europe and was a huge success. The US leg of the tour, as special guest to Iron Maiden, along with Fastway, proved to be successful and Saxon found themselves becoming a major act in the US as the album, in its first week of release, sold more than 15,000 copies in Los Angeles alone. The cover art of the album was produced by Hollywood film director Ridley Scott. SAXON Announces 'Carpe Diem' Album, Releases First Single". Blabbermouth.net. 2 November 2021 . Retrieved 2 November 2021. SAXON To Release New Studio Album In 2024; Second Biff Byford Solo LP In The Works". Blabbermouth.net. 30 January 2023. In 1978, the band began negotiating with the French disco-oriented record label Carrere Records, run by Freddy Cannon in the UK. Carrere refused the band name Son of a Bitch because it would be impossible to obtain radio airplay, so the band changed their name to Saxon in July, and signed a contract with Carrere in September. They began by supporting established bands such as Motörhead and Ian Gillan Band, and released their first album Saxon in 1979. [2] Success in the UK (1980–1982) [ edit ]

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OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON's STEVE DAWSON: 'We Have Never Ever Tried To Be The Original Band' ". Blabbermouth.net. 25 September 2007.Following the release of Inspirations in 2021, More Inspirations is the second ‘deep dish’ serving of the influences which have fed the mighty Saxon’s immensely successful 40+ year career. The first single is an astonishing take on The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “ The Faith Healer”. Divita, Joe. "Judas Priest Reveal 2018 Tour Supporting 'Firepower' Album". Loudwire . Retrieved 23 October 2017. a b "A Chat With STEVE Dobby DAWSON of Oliver/Dawson Saxon (Interview) | Decibel Geek". 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018 . Retrieved 5 October 2020. Saxon's New Album Won't Arrive Before 2018". Blabbermouth.net. 19 March 2017 . Retrieved 19 March 2017.

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Following the release of "Inspirations" in 2021, "More Inspirations" is the second "deep dish" serving of the influences which have fed the mighty SAXON's immensely successful 40-plus-year career. The first single is an astonishing take on THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND's "The Faith Healer". British Heavy Metal legends Saxon unveil the first single, “The Faith Healer”, from upcoming, “ More Inspirations” – set for release on March 24th, 2023, via Silver Lining Music. a b Bowar, Chad (18 March 2021). "Metal Injection - Saxon - Inspirations Review" . Retrieved 2 August 2021.Even when Saxon covers a classic like “Substitute”, they manage to put their own stamp on it. It still sounds like Saxon, and that’s no small feat. When I went to see Uriah Heep last year, Biff was one of the people that wished them a happy 50 years. It makes sense that he would be a part of that celebration, and it makes sense that they should take Gypsy and sprinkle Saxon on it, Offiziellecharts.de – Saxon – More Inspirations" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 8 May 2023. On 14 September 2016, Biff Byford announced on Facebook that Saxon were working on a new album with producer Andy Sneap, for an early 2017 release. [21] In October 2016, the band announced a tour in the U.S. for the early spring of 2017 with UFO. [22] In a 16 March 2017 interview with former Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin on Canada's The Metal Voice in Los Angeles, California, Biff Byford gave an update on the new album saying that several songs were already recorded with a few more to complete, with an estimated release date for early 2018. [23]