Virgin Records and European Success: 1990-1993
Saxon by this time had now been together 10 years and decided to embark on UK and European tour '10 Years Of Denim And Leather'. Saxon became increasing popular in Europe and established themselves as a well respected live metal act.
They found new life in 1990, signed to Virgin Records and started work on their new album Solid Ball of Rock. Solid Ball of Rock was released in 1991 and was a step in the right direction and proved to be a successful album for Saxon. New bass Player Nibbs Carter co-wrote three songs. In 1992, Saxon carried on this success with the release of Forever Free. The album was produced by Biff Byford and Herwig Ursin. A UK version of the album featured an alternate cover with a "Space Marine" from the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame. 'Iron Wheels' was released as a single, the song was written about and dedicated to Byford's father who worked in the coal mines of Yorkshire.
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