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Released 15 years ago this June

Call to Arms

Saxon · 2011

43 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

A powerful blend of traditional heavy metal anthems and contemporary themes, echoing Saxon's enduring legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Call to Arms' in 2011, Saxon was revitalizing their career after a string of successful albums in the 2000s. This album marked their first release since the critically acclaimed 'Into the Labyrinth' in 2009, showcasing a return to their classic sound while incorporating modern elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hammer of the Gods 4:21
  • 2 Back in 79 3:28
  • 3 Surviving Against the Odds 3:01
  • 4 Mists of Avalon 5:01
  • 5 Call to Arms 4:28
  • 6 Chasing the Bullet 4:14
  • 7 Afterburner 3:05
  • 8 When Doomsday Comes (Hybrid Theory) 4:28
  • 9 No Rest for the Wicked 3:08
  • 10 Ballad of the Working Man 3:47
  • 11 Call to Arms (orchestral version) 4:27

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