Wheels of Steel
Saxon · 1980
38 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous blend of powerful riffs and anthemic choruses that define the early heavy metal sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic workout motivation
- short, punchy songs
- dynamic emotional journeys
- an uplifting driving soundtrack
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 5, 1980, 'Wheels of Steel' is Saxon's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 1979. At this point, the band was establishing its presence in the burgeoning New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene, solidifying their reputation with a more polished production and memorable songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Motorcycle Man 3:54
- 2 Stand Up and Be Counted 3:05
- 3 747 (Strangers in the Night) 4:53
- 4 Wheels of Steel 5:55
- 5 Freeway Mad 2:41
- 6 See the Light Shining 4:50
- 7 Street Fighting Gang 3:09
- 8 Suzie Hold On 4:29
- 9 Machine Gun 5:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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