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Z7 SUMMER NIGHTS OPEN AIR<\/span><\/h4>\n

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METAL SUMMER STORM WITH SAXON<\/h3>\n

The mighty Metal Eagle spreads its wings once again and lands on our outdoor stage in August 2026. Tireless NWOBHM legends Saxon return to Pratteln for a show as part of the Z7 Summer Nights. Even after five decades, frontman Biff Byford remains in stunning form, once again bringing his timeless heavy metal thunder to Switzerland. <\/b><\/p>\n

Saxon are the ultimate workhorses of the metal scene. Founded 50 years ago in Barnsley, England, under the name Son Of A Bitch, they have written heavy metal history ever since. Alongside Iron Maiden, they were among the trailblazers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal in the early 1980s, landing five albums in the UK Top 20 at a time when it actually took serious record sales to make an impact on the charts. By now, Saxon have released 24 studio albums and countless live records, and with their regular releases and seemingly endless touring schedule, they remain a rock-solid force in the hard rock business. Saxon are one of the very few bands that have stayed completely true to themselves and their sound throughout their entire career \u2013 and the fans reward them for it. With their latest release Hell, Fire And Damnation, Saxon once again exceeded all expectations in 2024, delivering another heavy metal classic that walks the perfect line between confident, modern power and a respectful tribute to the glory days of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. Every live show radiates confidence. Biff Byford delivers his strongest vocal performance in years, while drummer Nigel Glockler and bassist Nibbs Carter lay down thunderous rhythmic foundations. The guitars of Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler sound fresh and fiery, complementing each other perfectly. Musically, Saxon bring everything the denim-and-leather crowd could ask for. Reflecting on the album produced by Andy Sneap (Judas Priest) \u2013 which also marked the first appearance of Diamond Head guitarist Brian Tatler in the band \u2013 Biff comments: \u201cBrian brought a new dynamic to the songwriting. It worked brilliantly. Hell, Fire And Damnation was voted \u2018Album of the Year\u2019 on quite a few websites, so we must have done something right. I hope the next one will be just as good, if not better. But Hell, Fire And Damnation will be hard to top. I think it\u2019s a pretty much perfect album.\u201d Songs for a follow-up are already in the works, with a new release expected towards the end of 2026. Chances are that a brand-new Saxon track will already make its way onto the Summer Nights setlist. <\/p>\n

Girlschool:<\/strong> They are among the most important pioneers of heavy metal and remain the longest-running active all-female rock band in the world. The British formation emerged in the mid-1970s during the rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and became especially known for their close connection to Mot\u00f6rhead. With their raw blend of hard rock, punk energy and metal, Girlschool achieved major success in the early \u201980s and built a loyal cult following around the globe. Over the decades, they have shared the stage with countless giants of the rock and metal scene and continue to inspire generations of female rock musicians. Featuring original members Kim McAuliffe and Denise Dufort alongside long-time guitarist Jackie Chambers, the band still delivers plenty of energy on stage nearly 50 years later. <\/p>\n

FIREBORN<\/strong> stand for powerful, melodic hard rock with metal influences \u2013 somewhere between modern US hard rock and classic rock. Frontwoman Jenny impresses with her distinctive raspy voice and an outstanding combination of emotion and power. Together with Dennis, Raphael, Chris and Rick, the band delivers energetic live shows packed with atmosphere and catchy melodies. After reaching the finals of the German Rock & Pop Award in 2019, FIREBORN released their debut album Reflections in 2023, produced alongside scene heavyweights such as Schmier (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver. Through performances alongside Silbermond, Burning Witches and Destruction, FIREBORN quickly established a strong reputation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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