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The Saxon Chronicles (2DVD) | 
 enlarge | Actor: Saxon
Studio: Steamhammer Us
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.97
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 68616
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 215
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: RKOD237441D
UPC: 766483340469
EAN: 0693723744179
ASIN: B00008CLM5
Theatrical Release Date: September 23, 2003
Release Date: November 25, 2003
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Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 10/12/2004
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 Tight, Professional, Well Filmed, Well Recorded, Well Performed April 3, 2008
God, how I wish all metal concert DVD's were filmed like this. Bravo to the cameramen and soundmen. I'm envious of the people who attended this concert - and that's how a concert DVD should leave you - wishing you'd been there. This was a lot of fun to watch. I was physically shaking my fist in the air and chanting along with the crowd. The interaction with the crowd was great and shows one of the reasons why Saxon has such a loyal fan base. They love and respect their fans. Thanks, Saxon, for this DVD! America was infinitely stupid for not embracing you way back when. We lost out on some awesome concerts. This DVD proves that.
 a classic for your library . . . February 2, 2008
Saxon is one the few British metal bands from the 80's that has remained intact, and continued strong into the 21st century. The band has gone through changes, however founding members Biff Byford and Paul Quinn have been there all the way keeping the pedal to the metal. The addition of guitarist Doug Scarett in the early 90's breathed new life into the band. The band's music with Scarett, is certainly some of the best and most powerful they have ever done.
The highlight of this two disc set is a 96 minute live performance at the 2001 Wacken festival, and includes music up to 1999's Metalhead. The video and sound quality are excellent, and the venue is first class. Saxon blasts through some of their classics, mixed in with a healthy dose of newer material. Byford's face shows his age, but his voice is strong and he still has the fire. The complementary twin lead guitars works well onstage. Quinn's playing is solid, delivering many of the band's classic guitar parts. While Scarrett's edgier style gives the band a more modern sound, and energizes some of the older tunes. Fritz Randow is rock steady on the drums and Nibbs Carter on bass brings youthful energy to the performance.
Highlights include `Metalhead', `Cut of the Disease', 'Conquistador', and 80's classics `Crusader', `The Power and the Glory' and `The Eagle Has Landed' which features Saxon's emblem, a gigantic eagle suspended above the stage. The second disc contains older previously released material, including vintage music videos, concert footage and candid video. This is a well conceived, and great looking package, designed to look like a leather-bound book. The retrospective contains over 50 pages of printed material that chronicle the band's rich history, and includes photos, a discography, copies of press clippings and concert flyers and many other mementos. A true vanguard of old school British metal, Saxon's music has evolved and improved over the years. The Saxon Chronicles is a must have for fans of Biff and the lads, who fortunately show no signs of stopping their heavy metal crusade anytime soon.
Saxon Chronicles Rocks! April 18, 2007
Saxon Chronicles proves this band is back and
is as great as ever! If you ever were a fan of
this band or metal you need to get this! I've
just got into the 90's stuff like Dogs of War
and the new Inner Sanctum and they are great!
this DVD is packed with classic stuff and the
band performs it awesome! Get it Now!
Love This Band March 16, 2007
Biff still sounds great and the musicians rock -- buy this and bang your head!
Heavy Metal at its Best! September 26, 2006
I listened to Saxon back in the 80's. Still have a few of thier LPs in the closet. WOW! These guys can still play - WELL. The opening song Motorcycle Man (which I was unfamiliar with) will kick you in the
b@!!$. Biff Byford hasn't lost one bit of his voice. All I can say is that I'm very impressed, and the production is top notch. If you're a fan of this band, or heavy metal in general - YOU WILL ENJOY THIS. And the book-like case it comes in is interesting.
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