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Saxon

Ian HamiltonIan Hamilton
edited July 2008 in Chit chat
I think there are a few fans of this band here. They're playing here in Kilkenny on the 24th of this month and I'm wondering if they're worth going to.

Opinions please? :)
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  • dm_boozefreekdm_boozefreek
    edited July 2008
    Necros wrote: »
    I think there are a few fans of this band here. They're playing here in Kilkenny on the 24th of this month and I'm wondering if they're worth going to.

    Opinions please? :)

    I wouldn't have said so, but that's cos' they were one of the bands my mother tortured me with when I was growing up.
    Every night is curry night!
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited July 2008
    if you like classic metal then id go (stuff like iron maiden, judas priest, motorhead, van halen, twisted sister, scorpions, ufo etc)
    and if you like NWOBHM you should go more so :P

    i have a couple of lps and 12"s by em
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  • rich_chandlerrich_chandler
    edited July 2008
    Definitely worth going to, it's not the completely original line up but Biff has still got it and is a great frontman.
    I wanna tell you a story 'bout a woman I know...
  • AmfootAmfoot
    edited July 2008
    Might also depend what sort of set they're doing. If it's going to be full of the well known songs you might be surprised by how many you know (wheels of steel, 747 strangers in the night, etc etc) but if it's supporting a new album prepare for confusion and indifference!

    I'd go, personally, if a ticket was about a tenner (fat chance though) and the venue beer was cheap. Basic ingredients for a good gig, and Saxon have been around long enough to put on a good show (can't go wrong with the arnsley 'big tickler' after all).
  • rich_chandlerrich_chandler
    edited July 2008
    Most bands tend to only play two of three songs from the current album so there should be no issue there.
    Saxon do put on a great show so it should be enjoyable whatever they play.
    I wanna tell you a story 'bout a woman I know...
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited July 2008
    ive always loved taking the piss out of em cos theyre from barnsley.....and im from sheffield :)

    but i do like their stuff
    on vinyl i have:-
    denim and leather lp
    destiny lp
    strongarm of the law 12"
    northern lady 12"

    all great slabs o metal vinyl :)
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • liamenikufesinliamenikufesin
    edited July 2008
    they're a great band live, seen em a few times, their set list is always full of classics, no matter what album they're promoting



    i was in the crowd for this one :D
  • Ian HamiltonIan Hamilton
    edited July 2008
    Cool. Thanks for the replies. However (isn't there always one?), I looked up the gig info on Ticketmaster and it turns out it's not the proper Saxon, but a spin-off band that share the same name. Still might be worth going though.
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited July 2008
    an imposter saxon?
    TCH, never?
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • PilsenerPilsener
    edited July 2008
    According to THIS, there were some ex-members of the original band that claimed the rights to the Saxon name.
    Maybe this was the spin-off band you saw ?
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