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\nBritish heavy metal legends SAXON have produced a series of alternative takes on classic favorites to herald a worthy new entry to the Saxonian Institute of Metal.<\/p>\n
There is always feral beauty in a raging beast\u2026and with Unplugged and Strung Up, Saxon\u2019s selection of unique, fresh and adventurous interpretations of material previously heard only with raw heavy metal thunder, the point is triumphantly underscored.<\/p>\n
Unplugged and Strung Up reveals layers and pieces previously dormant in many of the 14 classic Saxon songs chosen for this makeover, thanks to some ear-catching new arrangements and mixes. Recorded, mixed and mastered with Andy Sneap in Derbyshire, UK earlier this year, Biff and co re-evaluated, re-worked and re-energized the towering likes of \u201cThe Eagle Has Landed\u201d and \u201cCrusader\u201d by introducing orchestral dynamics to offer added dimension. \u201cFrozen Rainbow\u201d from the band\u2019s 1979 debut, gets a stunning acoustic reprisal which transports it into a power ballad to be proud of, whilst \u201cRed Star Falling\u201d soars and sweeps the emotions with it\u2019s orchestrally-arranged dovetail.<\/p>\n
As if this reinvention wasn\u2019t enough, Saxon superfans and collectors can purchase a digipack version of the release which will include 2002\u2032s storming set of full-volume, pedal-to-the-metal re-recorded hits Heavy Metal Thunder. Featuring staple Saxon stormers such as \u201cMotorcycle Man\u201d, \u201cStrong Arm of the Law\u201d and \u201cDallas 1pm\u201d it is a quintessential part of any collection.
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\n“Unplugged and Strung Up” track listing:<\/p>\n
01. Stallions Of The Highway (remix)
\n02. Crusader (orchestral version)
\n03. Battle Cry
\n04. The Eagle Has Landed (orchestral version)
\n05. Red Star Falling (orchestral version)
\n06. Broken Heroes (orchestral version)
\n07. Call To Arms (orchestral version)
\n08. Militia Guard
\n09. Forever Free (re-recorded version)
\n10. Just Let Me Rock (re-recorded version)
\n11. Frozen Rainbow (acoustic version)
\n12. Iron Wheels (live acoustic version)
\n13. Requiem (acoustic version)
\n14. Coming Home (acoustic version)<\/p>\n
“Heavy Metal Thunder” track listing:<\/p>\n
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\n02. Strong Arm Of The Law
\n03. Power & The Glory
\n04. And The Bands Played On
\n05. Crusader
\n06. Dallas 1pm
\n07. Princess Of The Night
\n08. Wheels Of Steel
\n09. 747 (Strangers In The Night)
\n10. Motorcycle Man
\n11. Never Surrender
\n12. Denim & Leather
\n13. Backs To The Wall
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\nSource: Metal Rules
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