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SAXON
"CARPE dIEM"
What does it take to create the perfect heavy metal album? Well, the masters of metal, Saxon, have managed to figure it out. Their latest offering, 'Carpe Diem' is as close as it gets to achieving it.
This is their 23rd studio album and the band have most definitely put their near fifty years of music making experience to good use. Taking the listener on an historically inspired musical journey, the album opens with the lead track "Carpe Diem". Starting slow and building up layer upon layer of atmospheric sounds, Saxon jumps out of the speakers and smacks you right between the ears with rolling drums and Biff Byford's high-pitched scream. The band lets you know they mean business from the start.
Traditional heavy metal has had a bad rap over the years, but has always found a way to carry on and go from strength to strength. Saxon have been a large contributor to the success of the genre, and with 'Carpe Diem', the lads are proudly flying the banner for all headbangers, young and old.
With more solos than you can shake a stick at, this album is a cacophony of heavy, galloping bass lines which underpin each track, a bit like Atlas holding up the globe, Nibbs Carter's bass keeps it heavy while the hard hitting Nigel Glockler pounds away at the skins with precision, confidently showing us all how a true drumming legend does it. The drum-heavy 'Super Nova" is a prime example of this.
Throw in sublime solos and awesome riffs from Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt on the strings and you have the ultimate recipe for heavy metal success.
Front man Biff has certainly not lost any of his signature power. With his vocals as strong as ever, Saxon has never sounded so good.
"All In One" is a stunner. Starting off with an awesome riff that draws you in and gives you a good shake. Fast and heavy, just the way it should be. This feels like the most 'traditional' metal style track on the album. It's the gift that keeps on giving right to the end. Following that is the bass-heavy opening to "Black Is The Night," which is simply outstanding.
The band has honed their skills over nearly fifty years, and that time has been well spent. If it was ever in doubt before (which it wasn't), "Carpe Diem" has secured Saxon a place in metal history. The album is easy to get into and flows seamlessly from track to track. Produced by Andy Sneap (Judas Priest, Exodus, Accept and Priest guitarist) at Backstage Recording Studios, with Byford and Sneap mixing and mastering.
Saxon have shown us all, yet again, why they are still going strong after all this time, true Masters of Metal
"Carpe Diem" is available right now wherever you stream your music. Also available on physical formats. Visit https://smarturl.it/carpe-diem for buying options.
This most certainly an album that would sound amazing live. Luckily the lads are out on the road with their new album later this year with special guests Diamond Head.
Here are the dates, get your tickets while you can.
This is their 23rd studio album and the band have most definitely put their near fifty years of music making experience to good use. Taking the listener on an historically inspired musical journey, the album opens with the lead track "Carpe Diem". Starting slow and building up layer upon layer of atmospheric sounds, Saxon jumps out of the speakers and smacks you right between the ears with rolling drums and Biff Byford's high-pitched scream. The band lets you know they mean business from the start.
Traditional heavy metal has had a bad rap over the years, but has always found a way to carry on and go from strength to strength. Saxon have been a large contributor to the success of the genre, and with 'Carpe Diem', the lads are proudly flying the banner for all headbangers, young and old.
With more solos than you can shake a stick at, this album is a cacophony of heavy, galloping bass lines which underpin each track, a bit like Atlas holding up the globe, Nibbs Carter's bass keeps it heavy while the hard hitting Nigel Glockler pounds away at the skins with precision, confidently showing us all how a true drumming legend does it. The drum-heavy 'Super Nova" is a prime example of this.
Throw in sublime solos and awesome riffs from Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt on the strings and you have the ultimate recipe for heavy metal success.
Front man Biff has certainly not lost any of his signature power. With his vocals as strong as ever, Saxon has never sounded so good.
"All In One" is a stunner. Starting off with an awesome riff that draws you in and gives you a good shake. Fast and heavy, just the way it should be. This feels like the most 'traditional' metal style track on the album. It's the gift that keeps on giving right to the end. Following that is the bass-heavy opening to "Black Is The Night," which is simply outstanding.
The band has honed their skills over nearly fifty years, and that time has been well spent. If it was ever in doubt before (which it wasn't), "Carpe Diem" has secured Saxon a place in metal history. The album is easy to get into and flows seamlessly from track to track. Produced by Andy Sneap (Judas Priest, Exodus, Accept and Priest guitarist) at Backstage Recording Studios, with Byford and Sneap mixing and mastering.
Saxon have shown us all, yet again, why they are still going strong after all this time, true Masters of Metal
"Carpe Diem" is available right now wherever you stream your music. Also available on physical formats. Visit https://smarturl.it/carpe-diem for buying options.
This most certainly an album that would sound amazing live. Luckily the lads are out on the road with their new album later this year with special guests Diamond Head.
Here are the dates, get your tickets while you can.