Saxon Rocks! By TexasHeartland on Aug 10, 2009 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

This CD is a win in a contest from House of Hair (hosted by Dee Snider). “Into the Labyrinth”- which was actually recorded in Germany and released this year. I love heavy metal and British band Saxon falls under that category with being progressive metal. From my point of view, progressive metal is melodic melodies with lyrics rich in riddles and fantasiful undertones. Progressive metal bands include Kamelot, Epica, and Queensrÿche. But Saxon doesn't stop there with songs like “Slow Lane Blues”, which are reminscient of ACDC. “Valley of the Kings”, which covers historical events, reminds you of Iron Maiden with modern guitar riffs and breaks (or solos.) Most of their songs have that present heaviness that metal is synonomous with and the heavy metal hand raised high. I actually had never heard of Saxon until I entered the contest. I only entered it because my twin sister loves progressive metal and after researching and listening to their songs while I was entereing the contest, I was immediately hooked. Saxon rocks!