Saxon Medusa is out now: British heavy metal legends Saxon have unleashed the second single from their forthcoming studio album Gods of Thunder, due via Silver Lining Music on 22 January 2027. Inspired by the Gorgon of Greek mythology whose gaze could turn mortals to stone, ‘Medusa’ strikes with a killer riff and classic heavy metal power, Biff Byford’s unmistakable vocals leading the charge.
Key facts
- Band: Saxon (Barnsley, UK) – British heavy metal / NWOBHM legends
- New single: “Medusa”, out now (27 October 2026) – second single from Gods of Thunder
- Album: Gods of Thunder – Silver Lining Music, 22 January 2027
- Produced by: Biff Byford · Mixed by: Andy Sneap
- Artwork: Peter Sallai (Medusa single)
- Tour support (UK/IE): Armored Saint
- Tickets: saxon747.com · Pre-orders: lnk.to/SaxonGodsofThunder
SAXON – MEDUSA / GODS OF THUNDER
New single & video out now. Album due 22 January 2027 via Silver Lining Music. Stream, pre-order and merch across platforms.
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What is Saxon Medusa about?
Byford frames the track as a dive into Greek mythology: “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.” The single artwork is by Peter Sallai. To mark the release, Saxon have launched a competition to win a signed Medusa-themed guitar plus merch – details and entries via lnk.to/SaxonMedusa (also home to official Medusa merch).
The recently released title track ‘Gods of Thunder’ is still streaming too – watch it here.
Gods of Thunder album – line-up and formats
Produced by founder and frontman Biff Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap (Judas Priest, Exodus, Accept), Gods of Thunder is pitched as Saxon at full tilt: pounding rhythm section, searing twin guitars and Byford’s voice across myth, history and classic British metal storytelling. The line-up is Biff Byford (vocals), Nigel Glockler (drums), Doug Scarratt (guitar), Brian Tatler (guitar) and Nibbs Carter (bass).
The album will land on vinyl variants, CD, exclusive bundles and digital. Pre-orders: lnk.to/SaxonGodsofThunder.
To mark the album release, Biff Byford, Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler will host HMV in-store signing sessions across the UK – full dates via hmv.com/Live/Saxon (also linked from the band site).
Saxon Gods of Thunder – World Tour 2027
Anticipation for the album is paired with a full 2027 tour. Los Angeles heavy metal veterans Armored Saint join as special guests for the UK and Ireland leg. Newly announced European Part 2 dates fill March, with Byford promising: “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.”
Selected European shows – Brussels, Zürich, Cologne and Tilburg – plus the full UK leg feature Saxon’s spectacular Castles & Eagles production: the iconic eagle measuring nine metres wide with a twelve-metre wingspan, complete with landing lights as it soars above the band.
UK & Ireland – previously announced (Castles & Eagles) + Armored Saint
- Sat 13 Feb 2027 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
- Sun 14 Feb 2027 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
- Tue 16 Feb 2027 – Belfast, Telegraph Building
- Wed 17 Feb 2027 – Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre
- Fri 19 Feb 2027 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
- Sat 20 Feb 2027 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
- Sun 21 Feb 2027 – Sheffield, City Hall
- Tue 23 Feb 2027 – Cardiff, The Great Hall
- Wed 24 Feb 2027 – Bristol, Beacon
- Thu 25 Feb 2027 – Southampton, O2 Guildhall
- Sat 27 Feb 2027 – London, Eventim Apollo
Europe – newly announced (Gods of Thunder – World Tour Part 2)
- Mon 1 Mar 2027 – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique (BE) *
- Wed 3 Mar 2027 – Hamburg, Große Freiheit 36 (DE)
- Fri 5 Mar 2027 – Copenhagen, Amager Bio (DK)
- Sat 6 Mar 2027 – Helsinki, House of Culture (FI)
- Mon 8 Mar 2027 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene (NO)
- Wed 10 Mar 2027 – Erfurt, Central Club (DE)
- Thu 11 Mar 2027 – Prague, Archa+ (CZ)
- Fri 12 Mar 2027 – Budapest, Barba Negra (HU)
- Sun 14 Mar 2027 – Nürnberg, Löwensaal (DE)
- Tue 16 Mar 2027 – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann Halle (DE)
- Wed 17 Mar 2027 – Zürich, Volkshaus (CH) *
- Thu 18 Mar 2027 – Milan, Alcatraz (IT)
- Fri 19 Mar 2027 – Florence, Viper Theatre / Tenax (IT)
- Sat 20 Mar 2027 – Munich, Kesselhaus (DE)
- Mon 22 Mar 2027 – Berlin, Huxleys Neue Welt (DE)
- Tue 23 Mar 2027 – Cologne, E-Werk (DE) *
- Wed 24 Mar 2027 – Tilburg, 013 Poppodium (NL) *
* Castles & Eagles production
Tickets: www.saxon747.com. Follow Saxon on Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube and Spotify.
Saxon Medusa FAQ
When does Saxon release Medusa?
Saxon released Medusa on Tuesday 27 October 2026 – the second single from Gods of Thunder, due via Silver Lining Music on 22 January 2027. Watch the official video on YouTube and stream via lnk.to/SaxonGodsofThunder.
What is Saxon Medusa about?
Inspired by the Gorgon of Greek mythology whose gaze could turn mortals to stone, Medusa hits with a killer riff and classic heavy metal power, led by Biff Byford’s vocals. Artwork is by Peter Sallai.
When is Saxon Gods of Thunder released?
Gods of Thunder is due on 22 January 2027 via Silver Lining Music. Produced by Biff Byford and mixed by Andy Sneap. Pre-orders: lnk.to/SaxonGodsofThunder.
Who is supporting Saxon on the UK and Ireland tour?
Armored Saint join as special guests for the UK and Ireland leg of the Gods of Thunder – World Tour 2027 (February 2027).
Where can I get Saxon Gods of Thunder tour tickets?
Tickets for UK, Ireland and newly announced European March 2027 dates are at www.saxon747.com. Selected EU shows (Brussels, Zürich, Cologne, Tilburg) and the full UK leg feature the Castles & Eagles production.
Rock News final word
Medusa keeps Saxon on the front foot ahead of Gods of Thunder: myth-powered riffing, a Peter Sallai visual, Armored Saint on the UK run, and that eagle back over Europe. Hit play, grab the pre-order, and lock tickets before the stone gaze finds you.
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