# Saxon heavy metal band album and tour announcement

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> Updated: 2026-09-04T12:54:15.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

British heavy metal band Saxon has announced their 25th studio album, titled ‘Gods of Thunder’. The ten-track project, produced by frontman Biff Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap, explores themes of Celtic mythology, history, fantasy, and horror.

In anticipation of the album release, the band has released the title track as a single accompanied by a music video. The album is scheduled for release in January, with the band planning a world tour to follow, beginning with dates in the United Kingdom and Ireland in February.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Saxon releases new single and video ahead of 25th studio album

British heavy metal band Saxon has released the single and video ‘Gods of Thunder’ ahead of their 25th studio album, arriving in January 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saxon-releases-new-single-and-video-ahead-of-25th-studio-album

### 2026-09-02: Saxon announces 25th studio album ‘Gods of Thunder’

British heavy metal legends Saxon have announced their 25th studio album, ‘Gods of Thunder’, set for release on January 22, 2027, alongside a new single and upcoming tour dates.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saxon-announce-new-album-gods-of-thunder

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