Saracen - Crusader (2026)
Posted: 07 Apr 2026, 06:38
Saracen - Crusader (2026)
Year : 2026
Style : Heavy Metal , Progressive Rock , Hard Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 107 mb
Bio:
Mid-70s have childhood friends Richard Lowe and Rob Bendelow her first band Lammer greed founded, together with the folk guitarist and later bassist Barry Yates rock. They changed the name to early 80 Saracen, but the music remained the same; a bulging pantry made of heavy hard rock with lush keyboards and vocals imploring.Saracen regarded as important representatives of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, but based not on the classical approach of Iron Maiden or Saxon, but sounds like a mix of Magnum and Warlord. Some of their early albums released on the NWOBHM cult label Neat Records.Escape Music already have the double CD "Red Sky / Heroes," "Saints and Fools" published, which illuminates the early days of the band. The acclaimed concept album "Vox In Excelso" was released in 2006 and brought a Saracen enormous respect. 2011 appeared with "Marilyn" another, fantastic concept album with Escape, based on the life and work of Marilyn Monroe.Shortly after the release of "Marilyn," urged Paul and Steve Bradder Bettney out their colleagues Rob Bendelow to write a Saracen album, which would be oriented back to the roots of the band - "Redemption" is the result. A collection unmistakably epic tracks,punctuated by some heavy rocking numbers, as well as a beautiful ballad. Also included are complete re-recordings of two anthems of the 1981's debut "Heroes," "Saints and Fools", namely "Crusader" and "Ready To Fly". The second track of the album, "Reacher" is, of Jack Reacher, a character from bestselling author Lee Child, inspired. Lee has heard an early demo version of the song and found that the song the spirit of his hero (18 books, 1 movie) captures wonderful.Saracen, the expertise of producer Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Hatesphere, Pretty Maids) have made in the Jailhouse Studios in Denmark to own.The man knows what he's doing: British hard rock has rarely sounded better!
Album:
When SARACEN released their debut album ‘Heroes, Saints & Fools’ back in 1981, the UK Rock scene certainly took notice. Their combination of Magnum-like melodies and Uriah Heep intensity and vocal stylings immediately endeared them to fans of the NWOBHM scene, and fans of classic British Rock in general.All songs and lyrics were written by lead guitarist Rob Bendelow, who left prior to the release of their second album, ‘Change Of Heart’, in 1984. While this sophomore effort still contained a few Bendelow songs, the band had changed direction, moving away from the almost Pomp and NWOBHM of the debut for a more polished and mainstream direction. Unfortunately, this change direction didn’t resonate with the fans, and the band broke up not long after.However, Bruce Mee of ”Now & Then Records” had always been a massive Magnum and Saracen fan. Having already convinced Bob Catley to start a solo career in the late 90s, he also had very productive talks with Rob Bendelow. This great friendship resulted in the band reforming and the release of ‘Red Sky’ in 2003. Bendelow and Saracen were back. Later signing to Escape and releasing several more great albums, Rob Finally retired from the music scene a few years ago, but the band gamely soldiered on, keeping his songs and legacy alive for their many adoring fans.In an instance of total cosmic kismet, that same Bruce Mee was also co-organiser of the inaugural ‘Tower of Fire’ UK festival, and in 2024 invited Saracen to play the event along with other well recognised names of the scene such as Nitrate, Remedy, Atack, White Skies and Gabrielle de Val. The event was multi-track recorded, and the results of the Saracen set were so good that it was decided to release a very first live album on Escape Music.The title of the live album is taken from the name of their crushing opening song: ”Crusader”.And in a further act of unbelievable karma, the magnificent album artwork and design are created by Sebastian Kozak, the very same creative artist responsible for the brilliant artwork on the band’s come-back album ‘Red Sky’ back in 2003.All but one of the songs that day were from that incredible debut and those 5 songs, along with 3 others previously recorded live by the band, make up this totally amazing live album. For fans of Saracen and NWOBHM with some pomp and characterized by big guitar riffs and keyboard splashes, this is a moment we never thought we’d ever see: a brilliant live Saracen album with vocalist Steve Bettney sounding as incredible as he did over 40 years ago.
Line-Up:
Steve Bettney – Lead Vocals
Simon Roberts – Guitar
Paul Highfield – Bass
Tris Alsbury – Drums
Paul Bradder – Keyboards
Tracklist:
01. Crusader (Live)
02. Rock of Ages (Live)
03. Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Live)
04. Ready to Fly (Live)
05. Heroes, Saints & Fools (Live)
06. Follow the Piper (Live)
07. We Have Arrived (Live)
08. No More Lonely Nights (Live)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 2026
Style : Heavy Metal , Progressive Rock , Hard Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 107 mb
Bio:
Mid-70s have childhood friends Richard Lowe and Rob Bendelow her first band Lammer greed founded, together with the folk guitarist and later bassist Barry Yates rock. They changed the name to early 80 Saracen, but the music remained the same; a bulging pantry made of heavy hard rock with lush keyboards and vocals imploring.Saracen regarded as important representatives of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, but based not on the classical approach of Iron Maiden or Saxon, but sounds like a mix of Magnum and Warlord. Some of their early albums released on the NWOBHM cult label Neat Records.Escape Music already have the double CD "Red Sky / Heroes," "Saints and Fools" published, which illuminates the early days of the band. The acclaimed concept album "Vox In Excelso" was released in 2006 and brought a Saracen enormous respect. 2011 appeared with "Marilyn" another, fantastic concept album with Escape, based on the life and work of Marilyn Monroe.Shortly after the release of "Marilyn," urged Paul and Steve Bradder Bettney out their colleagues Rob Bendelow to write a Saracen album, which would be oriented back to the roots of the band - "Redemption" is the result. A collection unmistakably epic tracks,punctuated by some heavy rocking numbers, as well as a beautiful ballad. Also included are complete re-recordings of two anthems of the 1981's debut "Heroes," "Saints and Fools", namely "Crusader" and "Ready To Fly". The second track of the album, "Reacher" is, of Jack Reacher, a character from bestselling author Lee Child, inspired. Lee has heard an early demo version of the song and found that the song the spirit of his hero (18 books, 1 movie) captures wonderful.Saracen, the expertise of producer Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Hatesphere, Pretty Maids) have made in the Jailhouse Studios in Denmark to own.The man knows what he's doing: British hard rock has rarely sounded better!
Album:
When SARACEN released their debut album ‘Heroes, Saints & Fools’ back in 1981, the UK Rock scene certainly took notice. Their combination of Magnum-like melodies and Uriah Heep intensity and vocal stylings immediately endeared them to fans of the NWOBHM scene, and fans of classic British Rock in general.All songs and lyrics were written by lead guitarist Rob Bendelow, who left prior to the release of their second album, ‘Change Of Heart’, in 1984. While this sophomore effort still contained a few Bendelow songs, the band had changed direction, moving away from the almost Pomp and NWOBHM of the debut for a more polished and mainstream direction. Unfortunately, this change direction didn’t resonate with the fans, and the band broke up not long after.However, Bruce Mee of ”Now & Then Records” had always been a massive Magnum and Saracen fan. Having already convinced Bob Catley to start a solo career in the late 90s, he also had very productive talks with Rob Bendelow. This great friendship resulted in the band reforming and the release of ‘Red Sky’ in 2003. Bendelow and Saracen were back. Later signing to Escape and releasing several more great albums, Rob Finally retired from the music scene a few years ago, but the band gamely soldiered on, keeping his songs and legacy alive for their many adoring fans.In an instance of total cosmic kismet, that same Bruce Mee was also co-organiser of the inaugural ‘Tower of Fire’ UK festival, and in 2024 invited Saracen to play the event along with other well recognised names of the scene such as Nitrate, Remedy, Atack, White Skies and Gabrielle de Val. The event was multi-track recorded, and the results of the Saracen set were so good that it was decided to release a very first live album on Escape Music.The title of the live album is taken from the name of their crushing opening song: ”Crusader”.And in a further act of unbelievable karma, the magnificent album artwork and design are created by Sebastian Kozak, the very same creative artist responsible for the brilliant artwork on the band’s come-back album ‘Red Sky’ back in 2003.All but one of the songs that day were from that incredible debut and those 5 songs, along with 3 others previously recorded live by the band, make up this totally amazing live album. For fans of Saracen and NWOBHM with some pomp and characterized by big guitar riffs and keyboard splashes, this is a moment we never thought we’d ever see: a brilliant live Saracen album with vocalist Steve Bettney sounding as incredible as he did over 40 years ago.
Line-Up:
Steve Bettney – Lead Vocals
Simon Roberts – Guitar
Paul Highfield – Bass
Tris Alsbury – Drums
Paul Bradder – Keyboards
Tracklist:
01. Crusader (Live)
02. Rock of Ages (Live)
03. Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Live)
04. Ready to Fly (Live)
05. Heroes, Saints & Fools (Live)
06. Follow the Piper (Live)
07. We Have Arrived (Live)
08. No More Lonely Nights (Live)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/