Released 30 years ago
The Eagle Has Landed – Part II
Saxon · 1996
96 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal
A powerful blend of anthemic heavy metal riffs and soaring melodies that encapsulates Saxon's enduring legacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dogs of War Start here — This track exemplifies Saxon's signature sound with its driving riffs and battle-themed lyrics, emphasizing their lyrical focus on conflict and resilience.
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Forever Free — A standout ballad that combines emotional depth with melodic instrumentation, representing a more introspective side of the band’s songwriting.
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Crusader — This epic track blends historical themes with powerful instrumentation, illustrating Saxon's knack for storytelling through music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with energetic peaks
- anthemic choruses for singing
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- relentless energy for workout sessions
- for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, more contemplative music
- seek standalone tracks over cohesive
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Represents Saxon's resilience and strong performance after a fluctuating period.
- Themes
- battlefield resilience· historical storytelling· 90s metal revival
- Career context
- The Eagle Has Landed – Part II marks Saxon's return to the scene after a period of fluctuating popularity in the early '90s, following their previous album, Dogs of War. Released in 1996, this live album showcases the band’s classic hits alongside newer material, reaffirming their status in the heavy metal genre during a time when they were navigating a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Intro / Warlord 2:19
- 2 Dogs of War Start here 4:52
- 3 Forever Free 4:48
- 4 Requiem 5:55
- 5 Crusader 5:57
- 6 Lights in the Sky 4:29
- 7 Iron Wheels 4:17
- 8 Ain’t Gonna Take It 4:44
- 9 Crash Dive 4:21
- 10 Refugee 6:01
Disc 2
- 1 Solid Ball of Rock 5:03
- 2 Great White Buffalo 6:31
- 3 The Eagle Has Landed 7:37
- 4 Princess of the Night 5:15
- 5 Can’t Stop Rockin’ 4:39
- 6 Denim and Leather 6:18
- 7 Wheels of Steel / Demolition Alley 12:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Painkiller
Judas Priest
Shares anthemic heavy metal riffs and themes of resilience in a high-energy 90s revival context.
Brave New World
Iron Maiden
Features soaring melodies and historical storytelling, echoing Saxon's epic narrative style.
The Time of the Oath
Helloween
Combines powerful riffs with a melodic approach, reflecting the spirit of 90s heavy metal revival.
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