SAXON's 'Denim And Leather' turns 42, today September 25th 2023

Published September 25 2023 at 11:00

'Denim And Leather' is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band SAXON, released on September 25th in 1981.

The album was the third and final installment in an insanely strong trilogy that Saxon released in just a two-year span.

The album was certified Gold in the U.K., and was their highest charting album ever there, reaching no. 9 of the official album chart. 

This was the last album to be released featuring the 'classic' line up of Saxon, as drummer Pete Gill would soon leave the band due to a hand injury, later joining Motörhead.

This was also the first Saxon album to be recorded outside of the U.K.

Tracklisting:

Side 1
1. "Princess of the Night" 
2. "Never Surrender" 
3. "Out of Control" 
4. "Rough and Ready" 
5. "Play It Loud" 

Side 2
6. "And the Bands Played On" 
7. "Midnight Rider" 
8. "Fire in the Sky" 
9. "Denim and Leather" 

Line-up:

Biff Byford - vocals
Paul Quinn - guitars
Graham Oliver - guitars
Steve Dawson - bass
Pete Gill - drums

Here is the video for the title track off the album: