Uriah Heep (band) recording of the album, drummer Alex Napier was replaced by Nigel Olsson, recommended to Byron by Elton John. The debut was not popular with rock critics (especially in the USA where "Rolling Stone" reviewer Melissa Mills infamously promised to commit suicide "if this band makes it") but in retrospect the attitude towards it changed. "Those unfamiliar with Uriah Heep may want to try out "Demons and Wizards" or a compilation first, but anyone with a serious interest in Uriah Heep or the roots of heavy metal will find plenty to like on ..."Very 'eavy ...Very 'umble"," advised critic Donald A.
Heavy Metal Thunder (Saxon album) identical to the original release. All tracks from Disc two were recorded live at the Bloodstock Heavy Metal Festival on August 10, 2014. Production Heavy Metal Thunder (Saxon album) Heavy Metal Thunder is a greatest hits album by heavy metal band Saxon, released in 2002. The album features eight re-recorded tracks from the limited edition of "Killing Ground", as well as five other tracks. These tracks originally appeared on their first six albums, from their self-titled debut to "Crusader". A limited edition bonus disc, featuring five live tracks from a 2002 show in San Antonio, Texas, as well as the