Saxon bring Greek mythology to heavy metal with new single Medusa and 2027 tour dates
Saxon have released Medusa, the second single from their forthcoming album Gods of Thunder, while confirming a further run of European dates for their 2027 world tour.
The new track follows the album’s title track and takes its cue from the Gorgon of Greek mythology. Built around a hard-edged riff and the band’s familiar twin-guitar attack, Medusa finds frontman Biff Byford turning the ancient tale into a full-blooded slice of traditional heavy metal.
“A step into the world of Greek mythology Medusa, a god who could turn you to stone with a glance! Epic metal, epic story! Enjoy,” Byford says.
Watch and listen to Medusa here.
Gods of Thunder arrives in January
Gods of Thunder is due for release on 22 January 2027 through Silver Lining Music. The record was produced by Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap, whose recent work includes albums by Judas Priest, Exodus and Accept.
The album will be released on vinyl, CD, digital formats and a selection of bundles. Pre-order the album here.
Armored Saint join the UK and Ireland dates
Saxon’s previously announced UK and Ireland run will take place in February, with Los Angeles heavy metal veterans Armored Saint joining as special guests. The shows form the first part of the Gods of Thunder – World Tour and will feature the band’s Castles & Eagles production.
- 13 February – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
- 14 February – O2 Academy, Glasgow
- 16 February – Telegraph Building, Belfast
- 17 February – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
- 19 February – O2 Apollo, Manchester
- 20 February – O2 City Hall, Newcastle
- 21 February – City Hall, Sheffield
- 23 February – The Great Hall, Cardiff
- 24 February – Beacon, Bristol
- 25 February – O2 Guildhall, Southampton
- 27 February – Eventim Apollo, London
Tickets are available via Saxon’s official website.
European dates added for March
The newly announced European leg follows in March, with the Castles & Eagles staging also confirmed for the Brussels, Zürich, Cologne and Tilburg shows. The production includes the return of the band’s giant eagle set piece, complete with lighting effects and a 12-metre wingspan.
“We’re bringing the gods of thunder tour across to Europe, it’s gonna be awesome! Can’t wait to open the heavens and bring on the metal,” says Byford.
- 1 March – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium
- 3 March – Große Freiheit 36, Hamburg, Germany
- 5 March – Amager Bio, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 6 March – House of Culture, Helsinki, Finland
- 8 March – Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway
- 10 March – Central Club, Erfurt, Germany
- 11 March – Archa+, Prague, Czech Republic
- 12 March – Barba Negra, Budapest, Hungary
- 14 March – Löwensaal, Nürnberg, Germany
- 16 March – Im Wizemann Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
- 17 March – Volkshaus, Zürich, Switzerland
- 18 March – Alcatraz, Milan, Italy
- 19 March – Viper Theatre c/o Tenax, Florence, Italy
- 20 March – Kesselhaus, Munich, Germany
- 22 March – Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany
- 23 March – E-Werk, Cologne, Germany
- 24 March – 013 Poppodium, Tilburg, Netherlands
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