Saxon has been remarkably prolific in recent years, releasing four studio albums since 2020. The band is currently working on another record, which guitarist Brian Tatler revealed will be titled "Gods of Thunder". In an interview with Neil Jones, he confirmed that the album is expected to be released next year. It's the same name of the tour they announced in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The band said that their iconic 30-foot mechanized Eagle will be part of the stage production at all of their United Kingdom shows except the one in Wales, due to venue restrictions. They also revealed that fans can expect the return of their classic "Castles & Eagles" stage production. The band is currently formed by Biff Byford (Vocals), Nigel Glocker (Drums), Nibbs Carter (Bass), Doug Scarratt (Guitar) and Brian Tatler (Guitar - also known for being a member of Diamond Head). Next Saxon Tour dates July 31 - Wacken Open Air 2026 - Wacken - Germany August 4 - Z7 Summer Nights Open Air 2026 - Pratteln - Switzerland 6 - Bloodstock Open Air 2026 - Walton-on-Trent - United Kingdom 8 - Keep It True Legions 2026 - Geiselwind - Germany 9 - Alcatraz Festival 2026 - Kortrijk - Belgium 13 - Summer Breeze Open Air 2026 - Wittelshofen - Germany 29 - Neuborn Open Air Festival 2026 - Wörrstadt - Germany February 13 - Wolverhampton Civic Hall - Wolverhampton - United Kingdom 14 - O2 Academy - Glasgow - United Kingdom 16 - The Telegraph Belfast - Belfast - United Kingdom 17 - Olympia Theatre - Dublin - Ireland 19 - O2 Apollo Manchester - Manchester - United Kingdom 20 - O2 City Hall Newcastle - Newcastle upon Tyne - United Kingdom 21 - Sheffield City Hall - Sheffield - United Kingdom 23 - The Great Hall, Cardiff University Students' Union - Cardiff - United Kingdom 24 - Bristol Beacon - Bristol - United Kingdom 25 - O2 Guildhall Southampton - Southampton - United Kingdom 27 - Eventim Apollo - London - United Kingdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNqxASTNNVo&pp=ygUKc2F4b24gMjAyNg%3D%3D
