Saxon fans have a lot of things to look forward to in the coming months: to start off with, the British metal legends will release their new download single Live To Rock, followed by the arrival of their new studio album [title]Into The Labyrinth[/title], as well as major tours to support both releases. Into The Labyrinth was recorded at the Twilight Hall in Krefeld, Germany, under the direction of Charlie Bauerfeind. Saxon recorded 13 new songs at Blind Guardian's studio, starting with their monumental opener, Battalions Of Steel, through Demon Sweeney Todd and Valley Of The Kings, which both cover historic events, to the final slide guitar blues track, Coming Home (fans are already familiar with the electric version of this track from Saxon's Killing Ground album). Saxon are currently still working on an additional 14th track, which will be available exclusively as a download on iTunes from the release date. "The new material was written in England and at my house in France," Byford explains. "Stylistically, I would describe the album as an even balance between Lionheart and The Inner Sanctum, a mix of powerful, in-your-face rock songs and pure heavy metal tracks. We're very happy with the production and proud of Into The Labyrinth."

1. Battalions Of Steel
2. Live To Rock
3. Demon Sweeney Todd
4. The Letter
5. Valley Of The Kings
6. Slow Lane Blues
7. Crime Of Passion
8. Premonition In D Minor
9. Voice
10. Protect Yourselves
11. Hellcat
12. Come Rock Of Ages (The Circle Is Complete)
13. Coming Home (Bottleneck Version)

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Hard to believe, but these guys saved their flagging career in the late 90's by getting back to pure Metal (I still can't believe at their low point in the late 80's they covered "Ride Like The Wind"!), and their last few albums have been awesome.
It's totally old-school Metal if you're into that sort of thing, and the guitars are definitely pushed to 11, mate!