Saxon - Crusader (live '86)

Saxon perform Crusader on the Live Innocence tour

[@stormwind47]

The first time I heard this I was like 13/14. I'm 46 now and this song still sounds amazing now in 2017. The 80's were really the best era for heavy metal.

[@windk100]

stormwind47 Same here. My first rock concert was Saxon in Mainz Germany during their World Crusade Tour. I was 13/14. One of my dad's U.S. Army buddies introduced us to Saxon via their Crusader album. I'm 48 now, and their music still gets me going just like 1983/4.

[@gymrat1190]

This never gets old! 🤘🤘

[@pompom7x728]

stormwind47 ... and now I have to re-comb my hair... 😄🎶🍺👍🏼🎸✊🏼🎼🤟🏼🇨🇭🇫🇷♠️🤠😊⚔️🤩

[@tguers]

Same here, in 2020 :)

[@nicolassusini9279]

so true....so young i was...so masterpiece for me

[@philipg.05]

I'm 19 right now, it has been my favourite song ever since I was 8. I thank my godfather for that...

[@MrGoosepoo]

Saxon has always been under rated, they were equals with Priest and Maiden in the eighties. Too bad North America never really picked upon them. Incredible band!!!

[@robertghanem4908]

PRIEST got by with there looks leather and studs MAIDEN had EDDIE..

[@Antonio_L1970]

And Motorhead as well

[@REDWASP777]

YOU ARE 1000% CORRECT MATE!!! LONG LIVE THE MIGHTY SAXON! KEEP THE METAL WHEELS ROLLING!!!

[@kschantz]

Yeah, I'm in North Carolina. I used to rock Saxon in high school in the early 80s. "Strong Arm of the Law" was one of those bad ass albums you could put in and just let it play. I liked "Denim and Leather" but "Crusader" ended up being my favorite Saxon Album. People said they "sold out" or "went commercial" with "Crusader", but I disagree. I think they had refined their sound, peaked their talent, and made one of my top 20 best overall albums of my lifetime. I saw them at the first ever "Monsters of Rock" at Donington Castle in England. My dad was Air Force and we lived in Upper Heyford. I saw them live in Fayetteville NC, later in the 80s. I can't remember which album they were touring but they played "Crusader" so it was later then that Album. They are one of a few bands I've seen live more than once. I still listen to them.

[@devanirignotti2253]

Isso era um bom tempo!!!

[@eduardoallo8786]

Paul Quinn is SO AMAZING...unique and brilliant player...when he starts a solo you know always something special is gonna happen...

[@ThiriamiThiriami]

One of the best heavy metal song of ever, i know words and i feel this music, just .... waouh !!!

[@mecatronicatrox2403]

Eu tinha 14 anos e o Saxon era nossa banda e hoje tenho 50 e o Saxon continua sendo nossa banda !!!!

[@diegolimafajardo]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🤘🤘🤘

[@petrolhead1960]

The best song from the best line up of Saxon. Paul Quinn and Graham Oliver were devastating together.

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

For me it’s Sailing to America and Run For Your Lives but Crusader is special since it got me into Saxon!

[@petrolhead1960]

@@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy Me, too!

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

@@petrolhead1960 such an underrated band. My favorite bands are Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, White Spirit, and of course Saxon. The bands like Metallica, Megadeth, and Quiet Riot just never clicked with me and I tried hard to like all three of them!

[@stevenbarlow4172]

I saw Saxon open for Iron Maiden in 1983 when I was 17. Fastway the the first band on stage at that show. Awesome heavy metal show. I am now 52 and still love the old metal. Where did the time go? Very little good rock coming out today. You really have to look for it. Head nod to AIC for still going strong.

[@oscar2478]

This was the very first album I bought. Still love it. The best heavy metal band

[@stormwind47]

Reminds me of so many good old memories this music. Crusader, crusader a legend is born, the future will honor your deeds....

[@shapeshifter8986]

crusader (80s album version) has the best guitar solo in rock history

[@sergioaguilar2908]

yep my favorite along beat it and bark at the moon, never get tired of listening

[@erikspencer2396]

And possibly one of the coolest Album Art as well

[@ragnarlobrook8228]

One of the bests.

[@marhill77]

I think Sailing to America’s solo is even better!

[@markwhitworth2906]

R.I.P Graham I miss you everyday

[@mousehitscat]

Fight the good fight, believe what is right.....

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Quinn and Oliver were always fantastic players both live and also in the studio.

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

I think Quinn and Scarratt are a far better duo tho. Their best work is in the earlier 2000s

[@dons6231]

Absolutely one of the best metal songs! Still gives me goosebumps when you hear the battle cry!

[@simonnash3560]

10/10 bang on , the mighty Quinn underrated guitarist

[@harimountogianakis6132]

I was born 1968, love them since I was 13 and they still are Underated Metal Gods.... No more words...

[@TheFistfullofsteel]

Stand up for your Rights Around the World. and before you start a battle hear this song. STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS.

[@thoroughbred2741]

God bless

[@marcusrommelswinkel8390]

one of the best live bands ever! to much underrated!

[@zanmyers8611]

I was at this show, Accept opened the show, Awesome!

[@biggeezz62]

Saw Saxon in 83 and Metallica was opening act with Dave mustain,also saw them open for motley crue in 85

[@user-tr5wp7oi4m]

I saw Saxon when they opened for Crue. At that time, Crusader was the only album I'd heard. Now, I've heard every one of them but I still think "Crusader" is my fav.

[@MrApoole1]

great tour and album from the mighty Saxon from mid 80's

[@robertrobski1013]

I saw them in 86 look like they been everywhere in that year

[@zindi1138]

i played this song till the tape was gone. 80s..

[@stamouel]

Crusader, Crusader, please take me with youThe battle lies far to the EastCrusader, Crusader, don't leave me aloneI want to ride out on your QuestI'm waiting, I'm waiting, to stand by your sideTo fight with you over the seaThe're calling, they're calling, I have to be thereThe Holy Land has to be freeFight the good fightBelieve what is rightCrusader, Lord of the RealmFight the good fightWith all your mightCrusader, Lord of the RealmWe're marching, we're marching to a land far from homeNo-one can say who'll returnFor Christendom's sake, we'll take our revengeOn the pagan from out of the EastWe Christians are coming, with swords held on highUnited by Faith and the causeThe Saracen heathen will soon taste our steelOur standards will rise 'cross the landFight the good fight Believe what is rightCrusader, Lord of the RealmFight the good fightWith all your mightCrusader, Lord of the RealmTo battle, to battle, the Saracen hordesWe follow the warrior kingOnward, ride onward, into the fightWe carry the sign of the crossWarlords of England, Knights of the RealmSpilling their blood in the sandCrusader, Crusader, the legend is bornThe future will honour your deedsWarlords of England, Knights of the RealmSpilling their blood in the sandCrusader, Crusader, the legend is bornThe future will honour your deeds

[@davidesquivel5194]

Perfect song, GREAT melodic and super heavy guitar solo (Paul Quinn, genius)... The band was in his absolute peak after "Power &Glory" album. This song was, far away, the Best from "Crusader" album.

[@loyalman692ndaccount]

come crusader let battle commence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@perfectolorenzo6755]

Una canción histórica de verdad y a la vez legendaria...pocas se le comparan, gracias Saxon.

[@rildocarrascoandia614]

buena letra y ritmo hoy Crusader para salir de la depresion/angustia y stres todos los dias y ser LIBRE destruyendo lo que te hace daño para seguir al SEÑOR

[@paulomenezes1364]

That bass 🎸

[@ManuelPerez-wo7kp]

Su mejor canción sin dudas algunas,excelente grupo

[@mimief7969]

My first metal album. Love to see them live back in the day! \m/

[@toddmitchell6362]

love Saxon have all releases when they came out over last 35 years including battering ram

[@keithharris7569]

I’m so glad I went to a Saxon gig at Fort Regent in Jersey in the late eighties... It was a sell out though you see so I had to park me hog in a field outside and sneak in through a very high and dangerous skylight in the forts famous domed roof, but it was worth it I have to say, and I even caught a drumstick that was thrown into the crowd....

[@communitydrivingschoolc.i.8316]

I saw them at Hammersmith Odeon on this tour.. Incredible sound and I agree with the comments about the line-up. Very, very underrated band with fantastic songs conjuring historical imagery with a huge wall of sound.

[@MrSailorcal]

I dont know if it was but, i was a huge Saxon and Armored Saint Fan. I couldnt wait for that concert. i got there, got Soooooo wasted i dont remember a Freakin thing !! Dammit !!

[@ManuelLopez-qi5ze]

Gran banda de mí juventud

[@user-yj1kd9zh4q]

Бальзам на сердце 💓

[@hermann2926]

I love this Song 😚😚😚

[@DUVOODUtattoo]

regards from brazil !!! 2024 !!!

[@TheFoxEricCarr]

The "Warrior king" is Richard Lionheart, right?

[@matejmen1]

Right bro ;)

[@robertghanem1424]

I seen Saxon open for Motley Crue, let's just say crue was blown off stage that night

[@sergiolacerda70]

so nice this song

[@benrenkylosolo5350]

First band I ever saw live early 90s

[@Pedro-tb8di]

ohhh, que recuerdos, conciertazo, Saxon Forever

[@claudiostrauss9288]

Long live to Saxon!!!

[@ManuelAlcala751]

Fantástica canción de heavy metal! 🤘

[@devanirignotti2253]

Tempo bom!!!

[@Beast96GT]

Nothing spells Norman conquest quite like a pink visor...

[@miguelfc3917]

The eighties man

[@nigelarthur5524]

i saw the crusader tour at oxford in the eighties brilliant !

[@frankschorott1674]

HEAVEN !

[@stormwind47]

I saw them live last night in Toulouse, France. They rock!

[@AAnd-ul9pj]

Stormwind they always rock, always have, always will been with Saxon since 1980 my fav heavy rockers 😎👍

[@hermann2926]

Best 80s crusader the legend is born

[@thyagosilva2009]

If it weren't for the Crusaders we would all be speaking Arabic and worshiping Muhammad

[@elimpasible9319]

"Come on sing it with me Madrid" 1985

[@patolucaspato163]

Yes ,I was (rostro pálido)ok

[@tinlizzyism]

FIRST TIME IVE SEEN THIS LIVE VERSION. BRILLIANT BAND STILL ARE LIKE THE NEW ALBUM

[@nmr50]

Saxon, Crusader === (Who dares battle the Saracen) Crusader, crusader, please take me with you The battle lies far to the east Crusader, crusader, don't leave me alone I want to ride out on your quest I'm waiting, I'm waiting, to stand by your side To fight with you over the sea They're calling, they're calling, I have to be there The holy land has to be free Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Fight the good fight With all your might Crusader, the Lord of the Realm We're marching, we're marching, to a land far from home No one can say who'll return For Christendom's sake, we'll take our revenge On the pagans from out of the east We Christians are coming, with swords held on high United by faith and the cause The Saracen heathen will soon taste our steel Our standards will rise 'cross the land Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Fight the good fight With all your might Crusader, the Lord of the Realm To battle, to battle, the Saracen hordes We follow the warrior king Onward, ride onward, into the fight We carry the sign of the cross Warlords of England, Knights of the Realm Spilling their blood in the sand Crusader, crusader, the legend is born The future will honour your deeds Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Fight the good fight With all your might Crusader, the Lord of the Realm (Come Crusader let battle commence) Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Fight the good fight Believe what is right Crusader, the Lord of the Realm Crusader, the Lord of the Realm --- These lyrics yet song itself is dedicated to victims of terror in France, October 2020.

[@AxterAstelium]

Los príncipes del metal Biff, Paul, Nivel, Steve and Graham. Yeah!

[@enriqueromerobarrero9385]

Señores esto es Madrid, la primera plaza de los saxon, qué recuerdos!!

[@Pallantide]

Heavy fucking metal

[@user-nf3bc1vl4m]

Эта метал песня гр. Saxon "Crusader" подходит для тренировок с железом !😊🤘🔥

[@BasVossen]

saw this show in Nijmegen, 1984 :-)

[@magnusmeirasilva8721]

Beatiful!!!!!

[@joaoeduardobarrochello6901]

Uma das dez maiores música do rock....

[@yessii6359]

La mejor banda de heavy metal del mundo..

[@mausgrau]

Come Crusader let battle commence

[@hermann2926]

Mega...wahre musik

[@efthimismadellos8848]

FIRST METAL CONCERT IN GREECE 11/5/1986 APOLLON STADIUM ,ATHENS 6000 FANS.....NUCLEAR RAIN FROM TSERNOBIL DISASTER.........

[@hermann2926]

Absolutely boys

[@rumisfordrinkingnotburning]

Spanish and rome we're the best original relms

[@laionet]

No, it was filmed in Madrid, Spain

[@fabianesquivel9011]

La mejor banda de heavy metal de la historia!!!!

[@spam2spam815]

This track is still PEERLESS in 2024 !

[@hermann2926]

Best of all

[@AxterAstelium]

Súper banda Saxon: Bifford, Gluckner, Dawson, Oliver and Quin

Good Band, good music, GOOD ROOOCK \m/

[@hermann2926]

👍👍👍

[@brandonaikin5445]

I loved this album when I was a kid. Always wondered why they never became famous. Now I know.

[@robertomessa9126]

why?

[@windk100]

They looked/look (and sound a lot) cooler than any of the glam makeup bands. Funny how the non-glam bands have aged better than any of the lipstick lot.

[@Robert1rr8n]

Zawsze na czasie

[@LordDisneyland]

Racja.

[@miken2213]

when we seen these dudes in 81,82 in Cleveland at the variety threatre on w117th they fucking jammed'' yeah'''

[@rhythman69uk]

There was never anything too wrong with the music, but Saxon always were a bit Spinal Tap in terms of image lol

[@pauld5812]

spinal tap was partly based on Saxon.

[@gfgranja]

Specially the bass player

[@impnaz1007]

Fuck off

[@tomholschbach5966]

rhythman69uk I agree!! Just never got into them! Still can’t! Liked a lot of the other NWOBHM, just not them!

[@justinneill5003]

You have got to be joking! Biff Byfords image is raw and real like his background, and his amazing eerie power of those vocals compliment the simple primeval driving energy of their music. They hit the spot that few others can. Certainly not a lightweight plastic concoction like Spinal Tap. who are not in the same league.

[@alvaroacitores4191]

That´s not 1986, that show was in 1985 in Madrid.

[@nic_craft]

This song is 500 years old.

[@hermann2926]

Legendary

[@ursulaschlapbach311]

Great!

[@speedmaxr1]

they cut the solo short...best part out

[@marleneruiz1877]

Saxon pioneers of black metal

[@ragnarlobrook8228]

Not, Saxon is more Speed Metal, or simply Heavy Metal, than Black Metal. Nothing to see.

[@rumisfordrinkingnotburning]

For all of my Spaniards yeahhh

[@miguelfc3917]

Æ 🇪🇸

[@dobbersanchez1185]

wow, that staircase stunt seemed like a really big deal. Stairs must have been huge in the 80's

[@lsufan4138]

According to my parents stairs were the big thing in the day

[@miguelangelchuchonoscanoa6245]

Me trae recuerdos en este con cierto conocí a mi esposa con la q me case

[@hermann2926]

Hammer

[@mchalisbacaliaos1649]

U can hear the basss

[@hermann2926]

Hammer! Lord of the...☝️😃

[@PUHCsi]

@randombloke666 it looks that way but it was just the stage set from the crusader tour check out the bottom centre pane it has the saxon logo !!

[@mauriciobatalha7897]

TOP

[@horse197-sargentodecavalar8]

It was the best training that the band had!

[@krzysztofs1795]

Niezłe przypominają mi się lata młodości 😀😀😀

[@hermann2926]

Crusader

[@moofish]

This can't be in '86 as the caption suggests. Had to be '84 or '85 at the latest....??

[@kati8335]

yes i agree

[@windk100]

You are correct. I believe the reason 1986 is listed is because that is when the videocassette was released. The video also has music videos from their "Innocence is Not an Excuse" album.

[@alvaroacitores4191]

This was in 1985 in Madrid.

[@user-en1pi2uu3e]

最初に買ったセカンドアルバムでぶっ飛んだバイクのイントロ、日本ではメイデンと比較され過少評価されたバンド、それでも聞き続けてます。