Saxon: Soon three big dates in France

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The British Heavy Metal group Saxon announces three exceptional concerts with Sortilège in the first part.

Saxon Announces three exceptional dates as part of its Castle & Eagles Tour. The French Heavy Metal Group Outilège will ensure the first part. Places will be available in presale this Thursday, March 27 at 10 a.m. via Gérard Drouot Productions. General sale the next day at the same time.

The dates:

  • September 11: Zenith of Paris
  • September 12: Zenith of Nantes
  • September 13: Zenith of Toulouse

The French public was able to have an overview of this new show at the end of the day of June 29 at Hellfest 2024. The British will review their greatest classics. Essentials Strong Arm of the Law, Power & The Glory, Denim and Leather in the latest Hell, Fire and Damnationall the big albums of Saxon will be represented, in an epic decor, embellished with the giant eagle present on many of their covers since 1980.

Large accustomed to French scenes, the group led by Biff byford had not played at the head of the Paris Zenith since 1986, during the rock tour. He had nevertheless returned to it in 2024, as a special guest of Judas Priest.

Prepare for these special concerts this summer, during the second edition of the Heavy Weekend, in Nancy, from June 6 to 8.

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