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On their forthcoming 25th studio album, the British heavy metal legends deliver ten powerful, quintessential Saxon songs spanning a broad range of historically charged themes, from ancient mythology to the brutal realities of royal history.<br/><br/>Produced by legendary founder and frontman Biff Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap, Gods of Thunder captures the band at the height of their powers, combining forceful performances with vivid, meticulously crafted storytelling. <br/><br/>Each track is built around the weight, dynamics and intricate arrangements that have long defined Saxon's music, while the album as a whole maintains a strong sense of focus and efficiency.Take "Medusa", driven by a taut, mesmeric riff and delivered at a relentless pace, while the title track, "Gods of Thunder", is a powerful, anthemic journey into the world of Celtic mythology. <br/><br/>Byford's longstanding passion for history is central to the album, with his distinctive storytelling bringing characters and events from the past vividly to life. <br/><br/>On "The Bloody Tower (The Ballad of Anne Boleyn)", he recounts the politically charged execution of Anne Boleyn, while "Remember the Alamo" charges forward with the fast-paced energy and spirit of early '80s NWOBHM. <br/><br/>The twin-guitar attack of Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler is particularly prominent on "Temple of Rock", underpinned by the rock-solid rhythm section of Nigel Glocker and Tim 'Nibbs' Carter. <br/><br/>The album closes with "MI5", a timeless headbanger that brings together themes of the Berlin Wall and Cold War espionage.Gods of Thunder is a focused, powerful statement from one of British heavy metal's most enduring bands, with Saxon sounding as vital and uncompromising as ever.

Down: Volume V 2026 [CD]

Talking Heads: Fear of music [3 CD + Blu-ray]

Following on from last year's deluxe, expanded set of Foreigner 4 comes a four disc collection of Head Games, their 1979 multi platinum 3rd album. <br/>Featuring the hits "Dirty White Boy" and "Head Games", this new edition features the original 10 track studio album newly remixed, a disc of outtakes and alternative versions, plus a previously unreleased show from the Head Games tour that includes Foreigner classics "Cold As Ice" and "Feels Like The First Time", among many others. <br/>The set is completed by a Blu-ray featuring an Atmos remix of the studio album. <br/>This new collection has been overseen by Jeff Pilson and Wyn Davis, and features a new essay by Ken Sharp detailing the history of this iconic record.

The Roxette story began 40 years ago with the release of their debut album, "Pearls Of Passion".<br/><br/>"Pearls Of Passion" introduced Roxette with songs including "Neverending Love", their very first single, alongside "Soul Deep", "Goodbye To You" and "I Call Your Name". <br/><br/>While their international breakthrough was still a few years away, this is where the Roxette sound and story first began.<br/><br/>Now, 40 years later, we're returning to where it all started with "Pearls Of Passion (40th Anniversary Edition)" - a special expanded edition celebrating Roxette's debut album and the beginning of an extraordinary four decades of music.<br/><br/>The anniversary edition brings together the original album with outtakes and demos from the era, offering fans a deeper look into the making of Roxette's very first album. The physical edition also features rare photography from the archives and comes as a gatefold 2LP, available on limited Marbled Vinyl and Black Vinyl.<br/><br/>A very special release for Roxette fans and the perfect way to celebrate where it all began 40 years ago.

Nightwish: The greatest 30 years on earth [Earbook / 3 CD + Blu-ray]

Flaming Lips: At War With the Mystics [6 CD]