--- product_id: 20282555 title: "Sacrifice" brand: "saxon" price: "NZ$69" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/20282555-sacrifice store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Sacrifice **Brand:** saxon **Price:** NZ$69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sacrifice by saxon - **How much does it cost?** NZ$69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/20282555-sacrifice) ## Best For - saxon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted saxon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 1.Wheels Of Terror 2.Walking The Steel 3.Made In Belfast 4.Standing In A Queue 5.Night Of The Wolf 6.Procession 7.Stand Up And Fight 8.Guardians Of The Tomb 9.Sacrifice 10.Warriors Of The Road ## Images ![Sacrifice - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p4LmzrSmL.jpg) ![Sacrifice - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TIN9g5eLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saxon = Quality & Consistency *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013* Champions of metal for over three decades, Saxon have again released an album that further cements their reputation for consistency not only in terms of regular album releases, but also in terms of the quality of music they record. Although they have gone through some line-up changes over the years, original members Biff Byford and Paul Quinn have kept the band on the right path from the beginning and this album is no exception. The current line-up has been together since the mid 90’s now and as such has formed a tight night group over the many years on the road and in the studio since then, and it shows.Sacrifice follows on from where 2011’s Call To Arms left off in that it is more of a straight forward heavy metal album with a sound leaning more towards that of their albums of the 1980’s than those of the 2000’s. We do get an album intro again this time around which sounds like native music from a primitive Central or South American tribe and sets the scene nicely for the title song to open the album. With a good blend of aggressiveness and melody this song is one of my faves. Made In Belfast is good too with it’s acoustic guitars mixed in, great bass and driving rhythm, and is a tilt of the hat to the working class man which is repeated again later with Walking The Steel. This respect and appreciation for the legacy of generations past, whether in their hard work in nation building industries or in exploits on the battlefield has also been a consistent theme in Saxon’s songs over the decades and has helped to maintain their link and popularity with the common man. Of the two songs though, Made In Belfast is better than Walking The Steel in my opinion.Previously with songs like Backs To The Wall and Never Surrender Saxon have told us to hang in there, tough it out, stand your ground and fight back, to refuse to submit, be down trodden, put down or defeated. That Saxon theme shines through again in Stand Up And Fight which is another song I quite like. Driving cars and riding motor cycles is another theme which has been present over the years right from their very first albums in songs such as Stallions Of The Highway and Motorcycle Man, and this album is no exception with Warriors Of The Road. A straight forward, faster paced rocker about Formula 1 racing (hear the commentary announcing the arrival of Ayrton Senna in the pre-guitar solo bit). I quite like this one too.A song that won’t win the Nobel prize for literature for its lyrics is Night Of The Wolf, a rather simple warning to beware werewolves (that’s if you ever go “far beyond the forest in a land of ice and snow” wherever that may be?), but I can’t help but like the melody of this one. However, my favorite song of the whole album though is Guardians Of The Tomb which I think showcases Saxon at their best. Biff is a master of writing lyrics that tell stories from history and this is another great example but it also has the perfect blend of aggressive riffs, melodic guitar solos, a couple of change-ups in pace, and a melodic chorus the likes of which has brought me much listening pleasure in Saxon songs for many, many years and is why I like this band so much.On the down side there are a couple of songs which although aren’t terrible by any means, don’t really do much for me, those being Walking The Steel and Standing In A Queue. The latter is ok musically but pretty boring lyrically. I’m usually not too fussed by lyrics unless they’re pretty bad, but I just find this tale (no doubt based on personal experience) a bit boring to listen to, even if I can relate to it. I haven’t mentioned Wheels Of Terror, so note that while it isn’t a favourite it isn’t too bad with some cool guitar riffing in it.For some unknown reason Saxon decided that they would only release one song from the album in digital format which is quite irritating, especially when I shelled out the extra dosh to get the digi-pack book version (and very nice too I might add) with a bonus 5 track CD. So I had to buy it on iTunes, but I think I deserved to get that extra track on the CD thanks very much Saxon! Called Luck Of The Draw it’s not a bad song, a straight forward rocker that fits in well with the rest of the album and is far better to finish with than Standing In A Queue.The bonus disc has a couple of re-recorded songs in Forever Free and Just Let Me Rock, an orchestrated version of Crusader and acoustic versions of Requeim (the original is one of my all time Saxon faves) and Frozen Rainbow. I like these acoustic songs the best, and it’s a good bonus disc which makes for a great package over all.To sum up Saxon’s latest, I like it better than most of their albums of the 2000’s, but just a little less than 2011’s Call To Arms. However they’re one of my favourite bands and they are always consistent.Favourite Tracks:Guardians Of The Tomb, Warriors Of The Road, Stand Up And Fight, Night Of The Wolf, Sacrifice ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really strong release! *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013* I have been listening to Saxon for about 10 years now, after seeing them live at Bloodstock 2003 and being completely blown away by their performance and their excellent songwriting. I gradually collected many of their albums over the years, and really looked forward to their last 4-5 releases as they came out. The 2000s have been a bit of a mixed bag in my opinion, with certainly more good than bad. But with the release of Call To Arms, it sounded like Saxon were going back to more of a rock feel (I for one have liked their foray into heavier material) and their songwriting was getting a bit weaker. I certainly didn't play it as much as their previous release, Into the Labyrinth.Well, in comes metal producer Andy Sneap and a fresh set of 10 tracks, and suddenly we have Saxon producing their finest record since Lionheart. The riffs are fantastic, the choruses are soaring and catchy, and the writing in general is just very strong. The instrumentation is also fantastic. The guitars are fresh sounding, the solos are unique and the drums are absolutely thundering, but not overdone where they take over the mix. I'm convinced that if you put a song like Warriors Of The Road on US rock radio and didn't say what band it was, it would catch on. This stuff is so much better than the generic drivel I tend to hear on the FM dial.The first 5 tracks after the initial "Procession" are the best of the bunch, and make me just want to jump in the car and hit the gas! I suggest you do the same and head over to the record store to pick this up. Or just order it here : )The bonus disc of new, different versions of older tracks was also more interesting than I thought it would be. Requiem was a great fit for an acoustic version. Thanks to the Saxon guys for another album that I'll be spinning for years. And please come back to the US! The 2011 tour was the best time I've had at a show in a while. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good heavy metal album *by G***Z on Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2022* It’s a very good heavy metal album and it was delivered on time --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/20282555-sacrifice](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/20282555-sacrifice) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*