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Metalhead

Saxon · 1999

50 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

A relentless fusion of classic heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that embodies the spirit of rock rebellion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo headbanging energy
  • anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
  • relentless riffs driving momentum
  • consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer quiet background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Metalhead' is Saxon's eleventh studio album, following their commercial peak in the 1980s. At this point, the band was re-establishing their presence after a series of less commercially successful albums during the 1990s, making this record a significant attempt to reconnect with their heavy metal roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:25
  • 2 Metalhead 4:51
  • 3 Are We Travellers in Time 5:17
  • 4 Conquistador 4:42
  • 5 What Goes Around Comes Around 4:24
  • 6 Song of Evil 4:12
  • 7 All Guns Blazing 3:53
  • 8 Prisoner 4:12
  • 9 Piss Off 4:04
  • 10 Watching You 5:18
  • 11 Sea of Life 8:11

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