Thunderbolt
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Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt is the twenty-second studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released on 2 February 2018. - Wikipedia
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Angry Metal Guy
Thunderbolt is another in a long line of solid, enjoyable albums from a band that simply doesn’t know what the word “quit” means.
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Metal Wani
Overall, ‘Thunderbolt’ is jam-packed with consistent, catchy, no-fuss heavy metal. It’s a record that will ensure lots of satisfied heads nodding along, and fists in the air.
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Louder
Saxon have long had their own sound, and this flows confidently throughout the album.
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Heavy Blog is Heavy
Despite harping on its erratic subject matter, Thunderbolt is a solid album with nearly no duds.
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Sputnik Music
(old) New Wave of British Heavy Metal…
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Metal Temple
I thoroughly enjoyed SAXON's latest delivery, my only complaint is pretty much the sound quality which doesn't get any much louder through the entire record…a minor misfortune that should not stop you from checking out this unexpected work of artistic creativity.
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Metal Nation
Thunderbolt sets no precedence but rather stands as the next chapter in Saxon’s influential legacy.
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Worship Metal
What is certain, is that these metal heavyweights have kept their unbeatable winning streak going with yet another fine collection of songs….and Thunderbolt is an album that’s guarenteed to keep the denim and leather-clad hordes happy for another two years!
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The Rockpit
A worthy addition to your rock and metal collection for sure.
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Cryptic Rock
Thunderbolt does not disappoint.
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XS Rock
Saxon’s Thunderbolt is destined to be one of the best albums of 2018!
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I'm Music Magazine
Fans of Saxon and old school heavy metal are in for something very special here.
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National Rock Review
They have created an incredibly listenable album that sounds good from the first spin through the 50th and beyond
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Decibel Geek
The songwriting, while sometimes lyrically inconsistent, is in line with a band that has some history but isn’t afraid to embrace where they are today.
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Yesterdaze News
It’s massive, its raw, its intense and true British heavy metal!
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My Global Mind
Saxon proves that age and metal don’t have any correlation.
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Sonic Perspectives
Saxon don’t do anything new with Thunderbolt, yet the tried-and-true traditions are carried out with assurance and made to sound renewed.
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Unsung Melody
Saxon are at it once again with an album that holds true to the forceful and epic sound that has permeated their career.
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The Arts Desk
The veteran metallers' new one is heavy and full of heart
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Heavy Music HQ
As we’ve come to expect from Saxon albums during this late-life renaissance, there are no weak tracks to be found, but at the same time nothing earth-shattering.
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Anti Music
Heavy-hitting but always melodic, this new album finds Saxon in the perfect mindset to keep conquering as they enter their fifth decade of service.
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MHF
Once more, Saxon have released another strong and enjoyable album, with the band showing no signs of slowing down or lacking material, Saxon’s halcyon twilight years are due to continue.
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Wall of Sound
All in all Saxon deliver a great album that is unapologetically classic metal, with a few surprises thrown in.
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Indy Metal Vault
These classic metal gods really know how to keep on delivering, and anyone who is a fan that let this slip under the radar must give this disc a spin.
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Unclear Magazine
Their brand new, gripping album, titled “Thunderbolt”, is fast to strike you with crazy fast-paced riffs, echoing vocals and menacing solos performed by uber-talented musicians.
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Metal Insider
This is an incredibly solid record that no doubt will sound great on vinyl and only gets me even more pumped seeing them on tour in the US shortly!
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KNAC
The new SAXON album is friggin' awesome and you need to get it if you want to be worthy of the title metalhead.
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Record Collector Magazine
Riffs and choruses sink in with immediacy, Biff Byford can still sing up a storm, guitarists Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt turn in some especially fine guitar harmonies, and the feral Predator adds an effective new twist as Biff duets with an as-yet-unnamed death metal vocalist.
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The Guantlet
“Thunderbolt” proves they’re quite happy playing the music that they do best.
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Metal Addicts
“Thunderbolt” is a true testament to the long-lasting spirit that this band has as well as the fiery passion that they have for their music
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Empire Extreme
Overall this album is a true gem.
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Ghost Cult Magazine
Thunderbolt is among their finest since the back-end of the eighties.
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VNYLDEN
Thunderbolt is a solid release that will please many of their long term or lifelong fans as well as win them some new fans.
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Planet Mosh
Thunderbolt is a fantastic album and if you haven't already got it then pick up the tour edition - Saxon fans won't be disappointed with this release.
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AXS
Thunderbolt features 12 songs of glorious old school heavy metal music.
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Brave Words
Sadly, most of Saxon's urgency, this time around, is restricted to this burner and one other.
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Staccatofy
The band turns out great songs, full of strong memorable melodies and interesting forms.
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The ED Blog
Thunderbolt was a good album produced by one of the members of the NWOBHM.
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Listen Iowa
With “Thunderbolt,” Saxon once again proves they are a viable cog in the heavy metal machine.
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Sleaze Roxx
Thunderbolt continues the tradition of heavy melodic rock and marks the third consecutive Saxon album with metal producer extraordinaire Andy Sneap at the helm.
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Silver Tiger Media
This album is a shining and shimmering celebration of heavy metal in the distinctive style of Saxon soaring high and mighty.
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NOIZZ Eater
Keep on rockin' Saxon, you still rule!
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Backstage 360
I love the entire record.
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HRH Magazine
Thunderbolt goes back to the future with an almighty bang.
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The Pit Magazine
Thunderbolt is another solid record in their vast catalog, and I certainly don’t expect it to be their last.
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Outburn Magazine
Thunderbolt shows no signs of slowing down.
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Etainment News Reviews
It goes downhill pretty fast towards the end. What a shame.
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The Rogers Revue
Each song is truly exciting and heart racing.
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Wimps and Posers
Saxon never lets you down.
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Glistening Metal
I’d say this is a strong output and will be able to please just about any Saxon fan out there.
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Apocchs
If you’re a fan of traditional heavy metal, that NWOBHM sound, or just a long time Saxon loyalist, this is an album that assures you the band not only continues to grow, but refuses to let you down.
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Bloody Good Music
Overall, "Thunderbolt" is a fine Saxon album.
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Loud
Very traditional metal fare.
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Nautica Zinger
This album rocks.
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Sentinel Daily
Impressive, and most a welcome addition to the band’s canon.
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Gav the Gothic Chav
It’s a decent metal album and you have to applaud any band that has such longevity.
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695 The Rock
Saxon formed in the 70’s and I will say THIS album, out of all 22, is mind-blowing and by far THEIR BEST ALBUM EVER!
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Scary Monsters Music
Thunderbolt is loaded with some melodic yet still heavy tunes
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