{"product_id":"saxon-gods-of-thunder","title":"Saxon - Gods Of Thunder","description":"\u003cp\u003eNEW VINYL LP ON NUCLEAR BLAST 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180 GRAM VINYL LP \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e(Pre-order now - out 22-01-2027)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent Ghost Indie Exclusive - Colored Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-SE\"\u003eOn their forthcoming 25th studio album, the British heavy metal legends deliver ten powerful, quintessential Saxon songs spanning a broad range of historically charged themes, from ancient mythology to the brutal realities of royal history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-SE\"\u003eProduced by legendary founder and frontman Biff Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap, Gods of Thunder captures the band at the height of their powers, combining forceful performances with vivid, meticulously crafted storytelling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-SE\"\u003eEach track is built around the weight, dynamics and intricate arrangements that have long defined Saxon’s music, while the album as a whole maintains a strong sense of focus and efficiency.Take “Medusa”, driven by a taut, mesmeric riff and delivered at a relentless pace, while the title track, “Gods of Thunder”, is a powerful, anthemic journey into the world of Celtic mythology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-SE\"\u003eByford’s longstanding passion for history is central to the album, with his distinctive storytelling bringing characters and events from the past vividly to life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-SE\"\u003eOn “The Bloody Tower (The Ballad of Anne Boleyn)”, he recounts the politically charged execution of Anne Boleyn, while “Remember the Alamo” charges forward with the fast-paced energy and spirit of early ’80s NWOBHM.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-SE\"\u003eThe twin-guitar attack of Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler is particularly prominent on “Temple of Rock”, underpinned by the rock-solid rhythm section of Nigel Glocker and Tim ‘Nibbs’ Carter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-SE\"\u003eThe album closes with “MI5”, a timeless headbanger that brings together themes of the Berlin Wall and Cold War espionage.Gods of Thunder is a focused, powerful statement from one of British heavy metal’s most enduring bands, with Saxon sounding as vital and \u003c\/span\u003euncompromising as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Flight of Pegasus\u003cbr\u003e2. Medusa\u003cbr\u003e3. Gods of Thunder\u003cbr\u003e4. Blood Moon Rising\u003cbr\u003e5. The Bloody Tower (The Ballad of\u003cbr\u003eAnne Boleyn)\u003cbr\u003e6. Remember the Alamo\u003cbr\u003e7. Metal Machine\u003cbr\u003e8. Temple of Rock\u003cbr\u003e9. Take the Sword from the Stone\u003cbr\u003e10. MI5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Asxj77ZerRg?si=g2wp2xPZmL3w4MZd\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuclear Blast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54776087675217,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/2072\/files\/Saxon_-_Gods_Of_Thunder.jpg?v=1788358297","url":"https:\/\/www.recordpusher.com\/products\/saxon-gods-of-thunder","provider":"RecordPusher - International Vinyl Record Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}