Thunderbolt
Saxon · 2018
47 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and anthemic choruses embody classic metal fervor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for active listening
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- relentless energy for workout motivation
- short tracks for quick engagement
- invigorating sound for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quiet, subdued atmospheres
- avoid lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Thunderbolt' was released in January 2018, Saxon was in the midst of a career resurgence, following their 2015 album 'Battering Ram'. This marked their second release since re-establishing their presence in the heavy metal scene after years of fluctuating popularity, showcasing both a commitment to their roots and a willingness to evolve.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Olympus Rising 1:35
- 2 Thunderbolt 3:59
- 3 The Secret of Flight 5:02
- 4 Nosferatu (The Vampire’s Waltz) 5:01
- 5 They Played Rock and Roll 3:41
- 6 Predator 3:18
- 7 Sons of Odin 5:23
- 8 Sniper 3:37
- 9 A Wizard’s Tale 3:52
- 10 Speed Merchants 3:47
- 11 Roadies’ Song 3:31
- 12 Nosferatu (Raw version) 5:02
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