The official lyric video for the song ‘They Played Rock And Roll’ from British heavy metal legends SAXON can be seen below.
The song is taken from the band’s 22nd studio album, ‘Thunderbolt’, which will be released on February 2 via Militia Guard (Silver Lining Music). The follow-up to 2015’s ‘Battering Ram’ was once again helmed by producer Andy Sneap, who has previously worked with JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH, ACCEPT and TESTAMENT, among others. The disc will feature original artwork by longtime SAXON collaborator Paul Raymond Gregory.
SAXON singer Biff Byford said that he gave the track that title because “that’s what Lemmy used to say every night [from the stage].” He added: “It’s basically about early MOTÖRHEAD — ’79/’80 MOTÖRHEAD, like around ‘No Sleep ‘Til Hammersmith’, ’cause that’s the tour we were on, that one. So, yeah, it’s about the band, really, and their music.”