SAXON - WHEELS OF STEEL USA Release 12" LP Vinyl Album

This is the USA release of “Wheels of Steel” the 1980 album released by the British Heavy Metal band “SAXON”, it was their second official studio album. It was recorded at Ramport Studios, London, UK and produced by Pete Hinton and Saxon.

This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

 

Front Cover Photo Of SAXON - Wheels Of Steel ( USA Release )

Summary: The 1980 USA release of Saxon's "Wheels of Steel" 12" LP vinyl album features an iconic lineup of talented musicians. Lead vocalist Biff Byford, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, has been a constant member since forming the band in 1977. Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn, both founding members, contribute their guitar skills, while Steve Dawson holds down the bass and Pete Gill drives the rhythm on drums. Together, they have made a significant impact on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.

Album Production information: 

The album: "Wheels of Steel" was produced by: Saxon and Pete Hinton

Pete Hinton is a British Music producer, during the 1980s he has produced records for bands like: Saxon , Demon , Deathwish, Coroner and many others.

Sound / Recording engineer: Will Reid-Dick

Will Reid-Dick an English producer, engineer, mastering engineer and musician, during the 1980s responsible for some NWOBHM records from Motorhead , Saxon but also for German bands like Rage , Sinner and several others.

Music Genre:

  NWOBHM New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

Record Label & Catalognr:

  Carrere CAR 38-126

Media Format:

  12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo Long-Play  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

  1980 Made in USA
Band Members and Musicians on: Saxon Wheels of Steel NWOBHM
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Biff Byford - Vocals

    Biff Byford (real-name: Peter Rodney Byford) born in the year 1951 in Skelmanthorpe, Win England. Lead singer in the bands “Son of a Bitch” from 1977 until 1978, followed by being lead-singer in the SAXON band

    Byford formed Saxon in 1977 and has been a constant member of the band ever since. Over the years, Saxon has become one of the most influential bands in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, and Byford's powerful voice and charismatic stage presence have been a key part of their success.

    In addition to his work with Saxon, Byford has also worked on various solo projects and collaborated with other musicians. He has been widely recognized for his contributions to the heavy metal genre, and has been referred to as one of the most influential heavy metal singers of all time.

    Byford is known for his unique vocal style, which features a blend of powerful and melodic singing, and his distinctive stage presence and energy have made him a popular figure among heavy metal fans around the world.

  • Graham Oliver - Guitar

    Graham Oliver a guitarist and bass player , born in 1952 Mexborough, England. He was founding member and one of the main song-writer in the British Heavy Metal band Saxon. He started his career around 1975 in a band called “Son of a Bitch”.

  • Paul Quinn - Guitar

    Paul Quinn (full-name: Paul Anthony Quinn) is one of original founding members of Saxon and started in the Coast and "Son Of Bitch" bands.

  • Steve Dawson - Bass

    Steve "Dobby" Dawson was born in 1952 , bass guitar player and one of the founding members of the British Heavy Metal band “SAXON”

  • Pete Gill - Drums

    Pete Gill - Drums, one of the co-founders of the British bands: "Son Of A Bitch" and "Saxon", he has played drums in two major British Heavy Metal bands: "Saxon" and "Motorhead" .

Track Listing of: "Wheels of Steel"
    Side One:
  1. Motorcycle Man
  2. Stand Up and be Counted
  3. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
  4. Wheels of Steel
    Side Two:
  1. Freeway Mad
  2. See the Light Shining
  3. Street Fighting Man
  4. Suzie Hold On
  5. Machine Gun

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Front Cover Photo Of SAXON - Wheels Of Steel ( USA Release )
Front Cover Photo Of SAXON - Wheels Of Steel ( USA Release )

 

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Close up of record's label SAXON - Wheels Of Steel ( USA Release ) Side One:
Close up of record's label SAXON - Wheels Of Steel ( USA Release ) Side One

 

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