Into The Labyrinth

Saxon

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 13, 2009)
• Original Release Date: January 13, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Steamhammer / SPV
• ASIN: B001HY3BFE
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,904 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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 Into The Labyrinth, 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Excellent Saxon Cd!, January 26, 2009

By	Barron Crist (Somewhere, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you liked Saxon's last release on SPV Records "The Inner Sanctum" you'll want to pick this one up too. With "Into The Labyrinth" (as well as with all Saxon releases) you have non-stop in your face metal. Think guitarists Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt exchanging lightning fast licks, powerful drumming thanks to returning member Nigel Glockler, Nibbs Carter's bass and Peter "Biff" Byford's strong gutsy vocals. Beginning with the first two tracks "Batallions Of Steel" and "Live To Rock" you get a taste of what the remainder of the cd is like. My favorites are "Battallions Of Steel", "Live To Rock", "Valley Of The Kings", "Crime Of Passion", "Protect Yourselves" and "Come Rock Of Ages (The Circle Is Complete)". The only complaint I have with "Into The Labyrinth" is that the cd is highly compressed creating distortion on some tracks. Also, check out Motorhead's "Motorizer" and Uriah Heep's "Wake The Sleeper" all recently released on SPV Records.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saxon - Never-ending Kings of Metal, April 20, 2009

By	Cathleen Azzinaro "Cat" (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Never been disappointed in ANYTHING Saxon has done. Had the chance to perform and hang out with them in VA - what a great bunch of guys. Some songs are heavier than the typical Saxon, which I love...God bless Saxon! Cat, Black Widow USA

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect labyrinth. Everbody must come into this labyrinth., January 13, 2009

By	Ugur Gündüz "gunduz" (Ankara, Turkey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The show must go on. It going on their rising with this album. I think more than good from a previous album(IS)too. I am listening since a week and I still don't get tired.

They don't defeat to passing time.They mixed modern and clasic power sound.