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{{Infobox album | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Heavy Metal Thunder
| name = Heavy Metal Thunder
| Type = Greatest
| type = greatest hits
| Artist = [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]]
| artist = [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]]
| Cover = Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder.jpg
| cover = Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder.jpg
| Caption = Cover art by [[Paul R. Gregory]]
| alt =
| caption = Cover art by [[Paul R. Gregory]]
| Released = 23 September 2002<br>14 February 2015 (2015 re-issue)
| released = 23 September 2002
| recorded = 2001, 2002
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| Recorded = Karo Studios, [[Brackel]], Germany, 2001<br>[[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], 2002 (live tracks)
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| venue =
| Genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
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| studio = Karo Studios, [[Brackel]], Germany, live tracks recorded in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]
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| Length = 86:16
| Label = [[SPV GmbH|SPV/Steamhammer]]<br>UDR (2015 re-issue)
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| length = 86:16
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| Producer = [[Biff Byford]], [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]]
| Last album = ''[[Killing Ground]]'' <br/> (2001)
| label = [[SPV GmbH|SPV/Steamhammer]]<br>UDR (2015 re-issue)
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| producer = [[Biff Byford]], Saxon
| This album = '''''Heavy Metal Thunder'''''<br/> (2002)
| Next album = ''[[Lionheart (Saxon album)|Lionheart]]''<br/> (2004)
| prev_title = [[Killing Ground (album)|Killing Ground]]
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title = [[Lionheart (Saxon album)|Lionheart]]
| next_year = 2004
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 =[[Allmusic]]
| rev1 =[[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|2.5|5}} <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/heavy-metal-thunder-r610852/review | title = Saxon Heavy Metal Thunder | accessdate = 2011-06-26 | last = Henderson | first = Alex | work = [[Allmusic]] | publisher = [[Rovi Corporation]]}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/heavy-metal-thunder-r610852/review|title=Saxon Heavy Metal Thunder|accessdate=2011-06-26|last=Henderson|first=Alex|publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref>
| noprose = yes
| noprose = yes
}}
}}


'''''Heavy Metal Thunder''''' is a greatest hits [[album]] by [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]], released in [[2002 in music|2002]]. The album features eight re-recorded tracks from the limited edition of ''[[Killing Ground]]'', as well as five other tracks. These tracks originally appeared on their first six albums, from their self-titled debut to ''[[Crusader (Saxon album)|Crusader]]''.
'''''Heavy Metal Thunder''''' is a greatest hits album by [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]], released in 2002. The album features eight re-recorded tracks, which first appeared on the limited edition of ''[[Killing Ground (album)|Killing Ground]]'', as well as five other tracks. All of these tracks originally appeared on their first six albums, from their self-titled debut to ''[[Crusader (Saxon album)|Crusader]]''.


A limited edition bonus disc, featuring five live tracks from a 2002 show in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], as well as the music video for ''Killing Ground'' recorded during [[Wacken Open Air]] 2001.
A limited edition bonus disc, featuring five live tracks from a 2002 show in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], as well as the music video for ''Killing Ground'' recorded during [[Wacken Open Air]] 2001.
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| note3 = live
| length3 = 5:52
| length3 = 5:52
| title4 = 20,000 Ft.
| title4 = 20,000 Ft.
| note4 = live
| note4 = live
| length4 = 3:45
| length4 = 3:45
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{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline = Disc 2 (2015 re-issue)<ref name=reissue>{{cite web | url = https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavy-Metal-Thunder-CD-Re-Issue/dp/B00QQ3ETR0/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1472834793&sr=1-1 | title = Saxon Heavy Metal Thunder (2CD Re-Issue) | accessdate = 2016-09-02 | publisher = [[Amazon.com]]}}</ref>
| headline = Disc 2 (2015 re-issue)<ref name=reissue>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavy-Metal-Thunder-CD-Re-Issue/dp/B00QQ3ETR0/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1472834793&sr=1-1|title=Saxon Heavy Metal Thunder (2CD Re-Issue)|accessdate=2016-09-02|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]}}</ref>
| title1 = Sacrifice
| title1 = Sacrifice
| title2 = Power & the Glory
| title2 = Power & the Glory
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| title9 = Crusader
| title9 = Crusader
| title10 = Wheels of Steel
| title10 = Wheels of Steel
| title11 = Prince of the Night
| title11 = Princess of the Night
| note11 = noted as ''Prince of the Night'' on the back side
| title12 = Denim and Leather
| title12 = Denim and Leather
}}
}}


The album was re-issued on February 14, 2015<ref name=reissue/> by UDR. Disc 1 is identical to the original release. All tracks from Disc 2 were recorded live at the Bloodstock Heavy Metal Festival on August 10, 2014.
The album was re-issued on 14 February 2015<ref name=reissue/> by UDR. Disc one is identical to the original release. All tracks from Disc two were recorded live at the Bloodstock Heavy Metal Festival on 10 August 2014.

==Lyrical concepts==
# "Crusader" is about the warriors of the [[Crusades]].
# "Dallas 1 PM" is about the [[John F. Kennedy assassination|assassination of John Kennedy]].
# "Princess of the Night" is about the death of the age of steam, written by Byford after watching trains at [[Denby Dale railway station]].
# "Wheels of Steel" is about the band's [[Chevrolet|'68 Chevy]] they used to drive to each show in (see ''[[Strong Arm of the Law]]'' for another track that involves said car).
# "Denim and Leather" is about the evolution of the [[new wave of British heavy metal]]; the title a nod to the attire worn by Saxon's fans.
# "Never Surrender" is about determination.
# "And the Bands Played On" is about the inaugural [[Monsters of Rock]] festival.
# "Power and the Glory" is about the power and the glory of battle.
# "Motorcycle Man" is about a man owning a motorcycle.
# "Backs to the Wall" is about loitering.


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
*[[Biff Byford]] - vocals
* [[Biff Byford]] – lead vocals
*[[Paul Quinn (guitarist)|Paul Quinn]] - guitar
* Paul Quinn – guitars
*Doug Scarratt - guitar
* Doug Scarratt – guitars
*[[Nibbs Carter]] - bass
* Nibbs Carter – bass
*[[Fritz Randow]] - drums
* Fritz Randow – drums


==Production==
'''Production'''
*Produced by [[Biff Byford]] & Saxon
* [[Biff Byford]] – producer
* Saxon – producer
*Recorded at Karo Studios, [[Brackel]], Germany
* Karo Studios, [[Brackel]], Germany – recording and mixing location
*Engineered by [[Nikolo Kotzev]] & [[Charlie Bauerfeind]]
* [[Nikolo Kotzev]] – audio engineered
*Executive Producer: Rainer Hansel
* [[Charlie Bauerfeind]] – audio engineered
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*Mixed by [[Herman Frank]] & Rainer Hansel
*Mastered by Rainer Holst at Staccato Studios Hannover, Germany
* Rainer Hansel – executive producer, mixing
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* [[Herman Frank]] – mixing
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*Cover Design: [[Paul R. Gregory]]
* Rainer Holst – mastering at Staccato Studios Hannover, Germany
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* [[Paul R. Gregory]] – cover design


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 26 September 2023

Heavy Metal Thunder
Cover art by Paul R. Gregory
Greatest hits album by
Saxon
Released23 September 2002
Recorded2001, 2002
StudioKaro Studios, Brackel, Germany, live tracks recorded in San Antonio, Texas
GenreHeavy metal
Length86:16
LabelSPV/Steamhammer
UDR (2015 re-issue)
ProducerBiff Byford, Saxon
Saxon chronology
Killing Ground
(2001) 		Heavy Metal Thunder
(2002) 		Lionheart
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Heavy Metal Thunder is a greatest hits album by heavy metal band Saxon, released in 2002. The album features eight re-recorded tracks, which first appeared on the limited edition of Killing Ground, as well as five other tracks. All of these tracks originally appeared on their first six albums, from their self-titled debut to Crusader.

A limited edition bonus disc, featuring five live tracks from a 2002 show in San Antonio, Texas, as well as the music video for Killing Ground recorded during Wacken Open Air 2001.

Track listing

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Disc 1
No.TitleLength
1."Heavy Metal Thunder" (from Strong Arm of the Law)4:13
2."Strong Arm of the Law" (from Strong Arm of the Law)4:25
3."Power and the Glory" (from Power & the Glory)5:59
4."And the Bands Played On" (from Denim and Leather)2:53
5."Crusader" (from Crusader)6:40
6."Dallas 1 PM" (from Strong Arm of the Law)6:18
7."Princess of the Night" (from Denim and Leather)4:11
8."Wheels of Steel" (from Wheels of Steel)5:54
9."747 (Strangers in the Night)" (from Wheels of Steel)5:02
10."Motorcycle Man" (from Wheels of Steel)3:47
11."Never Surrender" (from Denim and Leather)3:37
12."Denim and Leather" (from Denim and Leather)5:21
13."Backs to the Wall" (from Saxon)3:07
Disc 2
No.TitleLength
1."Broken Heroes" (live)4:10
2."Dragon's Lair" (live)6:38
3."The Eagle Has Landed" (live)5:52
4."20,000 Ft." (live)3:45
5."Crusader" (live)4:24
6."Killing Ground" (Music Video) 
Disc 2 (2015 re-issue)[2]
No.TitleLength
1."Sacrifice" 
2."Power & the Glory" 
3."Heavy Metal Thunder" 
4."Battalions of Steel" 
5."Motorcycle Man" 
6."And the Band Played On" 
7."To Hell and Back Again" 
8."747 (Strangers in the Night)" 
9."Crusader" 
10."Wheels of Steel" 
11."Princess of the Night" (noted as Prince of the Night on the back side) 
12."Denim and Leather" 

The album was re-issued on 14 February 2015[2] by UDR. Disc one is identical to the original release. All tracks from Disc two were recorded live at the Bloodstock Heavy Metal Festival on 10 August 2014.

Personnel

[edit]
  • Biff Byford – lead vocals
  • Paul Quinn – guitars
  • Doug Scarratt – guitars
  • Nibbs Carter – bass
  • Fritz Randow – drums

Production

References

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  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Saxon Heavy Metal Thunder". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Saxon Heavy Metal Thunder (2CD Re-Issue)". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
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