The Eagle Has Landed
Saxon · 1982
44 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous live album capturing the raw energy of heavy metal in the early '80s with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo anthems
- raw energy for sing-alongs
- invigorating road trip soundtrack
- powerful riffs for headbanging
- uplifting camaraderie with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, tunes
- seek intricate, delicate compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1982, 'The Eagle Has Landed' is Saxon's first live album following their breakthrough with 'Wheels of Steel' (released in 1980). At this point in their career, Saxon had firmly established themselves as a leading band in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, showcasing their energetic performances and solidifying their status among metal fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Motorcycle Man 4:21
- 2 747 (Strangers in the Night) 4:37
- 3 Princess of the Night 4:22
- 4 Strong Arm of the Law 4:38
- 5 Heavy Metal Thunder 4:19
- 6 20,000 ft. 3:18
- 7 Wheels of Steel 8:51
- 8 Never Surrender 3:56
- 9 Fire in the Sky 2:39
- 10 Machine Gun 3:48
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