How many Saxon releases are on Riffiter?

72 releases are catalogued, spanning 1979 to 2026.

When was Saxon formed?

Saxon formed in 1976, in Barnsley, England, UK.

Saxon is catalogued under Heavy Metal.

What is the most recent Saxon release on Riffiter?

Classics Re-Recorded, released in 2026.

Artist

Saxon

Saxon is a heavy metal artist from Barnsley, England, UK formed in 1976. 72 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Heavy Metal · Barnsley, England, UK · Best heavy metal albums

72
Releases: 1979–2026
Active years: 1976
Formed

Discography

52

Singles & EPs

20

Upcoming shows

About

Saxon are an English heavy metal band who formed in 1976, in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. As front-runners of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, they had 8 UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including 4 UK Top 10 albums. Saxon also had numerous singles in the Top 20 singles chart. Between 1980 and 1987 Saxon established themselves as one of Europe's biggest metal acts, they also had success in Japan and in the USA. In Japan, the single "Motorcycle Man" stayed in the charts for over 5 months. They still tour regularly and have sold more than 13 million albums worldwide. Saxon have also influenced many bands such as Metallica and Megadeth.

Saxon in brief

How many Saxon releases are on Riffiter?: 72 releases are catalogued, spanning 1979 to 2026.
When was Saxon formed?: Saxon formed in 1976, in Barnsley, England, UK.
What genre is Saxon?: Saxon is catalogued under Heavy Metal.
What is the most recent Saxon release on Riffiter?: Classics Re-Recorded, released in 2026.