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.
Why this album works
'Wheels of Steel' is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and helping to propel Saxon into the mainstream heavy metal spotlight. The album is often credited with influencing later heavy metal acts and remains a staple in the genre, celebrated for its energetic performances and enduring tracks.
- Best for
- energetic workout motivation short, punchy songs dynamic emotional journeys
- 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
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Motorcycle Man Standout 3:54
- 2 Stand Up and Be Counted 3:05
- 3 747 (Strangers in the Night) Standout 4:53
- 4 Wheels of Steel Standout 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
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