On This Day April 3 1980 - Wheels of Steel by Saxon Was Released

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Pete

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On This Day: April 3 1980 Wheels of Steel by Saxon Was Released.

On this day April 3 1980 British heavy metal band Saxon released their second studio album Wheels of Steel. The album became a major breakthrough for the band reaching number 5 on the UK charts and helping define the sound of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

Featuring hard hitting tracks like Motorcycle Man 747 Strangers in the Night and the title track Wheels of Steel the album delivered high energy riffs and working class power that resonated with rock fans across Europe. It cemented...

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I always liked this album from Saxon.
 
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