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2012, Apr 20-22: Metal Open Air, Sao Luis, Brazil

Saxon, which is in the process of working on a new album, has checked in with the following announcement about canceling the band’s previously announced Metal Open Air appearance:

“Saxon is sad to announce that they have to cancel the performance at Metal Open Air in Sao Luis Brazil due to a serious breach of contract by the promoters. Having waited since march the 15th for the fee to arrive as of Friday 2pm no money has arrived.

“No explanation has been given and Saxon feel being treated with little respect. We left in the situation today and the band with their bags packed and ready to leave but it is impossible to travel all the way with at least some of the fee!

“We are really sorry for all our fans there but we are sure that you all can understand that people have to working in a professional way and fulfill their contractual obligations! We are trying to come back to Brazil next year on our world tour and do a special show for the people in that area.”

2012, Apr 28: Rock In Den Ruinen, Phoenixhütte, Dortmund, Germany (with Killing Joke)

Set list

1. Hammer of the Gods
2. Heavy Metal Thunder
3. Chasing the Bullet
4. Motorcycle Man
5. Requiem (We Will Remember)
6. And the Bands Played On
7. To Hell and Back Again
8. Call to Arms
9. Rock the Nations
10. Mists of Avalon
11. Denim and Leather
12. Crusader
13. Power and the Glory
14. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
15. Strong Arm of the Law

Encore

1. Wheels of Steel
2. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, May 23: Lotto Arena, Merksem, Belgium (with Judas Priest)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. To Hell and Back Again
6. Strong Arm of the Law
7. Wheels of Steel
8. Denim and Leather
9. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, May 24: Rodahal, Kerkrade, Netherlands (with Judas Priest)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. 20,000 Ft
6. Crusader
7. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
8. Strong Arm of the Law
9. Motorcycle Man
10. Denim and Leather
11. Wheels of Steel
12. And the Bands Played On
13. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, May 25: Hammersmith Apollo, London, England, UK

I think they only played at this venue May 26

2012, May 26: HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London, England, UK (with Judas Priest, Kobra and the Lotus)

A choice between Strong Arm of the Law and To Hell and Back Again was on the setlist but neither were played due to time constraints. An encore of And The Bands Played On was also dropped.

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. 20,000 Ft
6. Crusader (Chosen by the crowd instead of Dallas 1PM)
7. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
8. Denim and Leather
9. Wheels of Steel
10. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, June 8:

2012, June 9: Download Festival, Donington Park in Castle Donington, England, UK (with Black Veil Brides, Halestorm, Killswitch Engage, Metallica, Saxon, Tenacious D, Theory of a Deadman, Trivium)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. 20,000 Ft
5. Strong Arm of the Law
6. Denim and Leather
7. Wheels of Steel
8. Princess of the Night
9. And the Bands Played On

Recordings

2012, Jun 16: Copenhell, Refshaleøen, Copenhagen, Denmark (with Lamb of God, Marilyn Manson, Meshuggah, Soulfly)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. 20,000 Ft
6. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
7. Crusader
8. Motorcycle Man
9. Strong Arm of the Law
10. To Hell and Back Again
11. Denim and Leather
12. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, Jun 30: Romexpo, Bucharest, Romania (with Black Label Society, Lacuna Coil, Machine Head)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. To Hell and Back Again
6. 20,000 Ft
7. Crusader
8. Wheels of Steel
9. Denim and Leather
10. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, Jul 7: Getaway Rock Festival, Gasklockorna, Gävle, Sweden (with Behemoth, Suicidal Tendencies, Yngwie J. Malmsteen)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. To Hell and Back Again
6. And the Bands Played On
7. 20,000 Ft
8. Crusader
9. Motorcycle Man
10. Strong Arm of the Law
11. Denim and Leather
12. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
13. Wheels of Steel
14. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, Jul 30: Feesttent, De Veenhoop, Netherlands

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. To Hell and Back Again
6. And the Bands Played On
7. 20,000 Ft
8. Crusader
9. Motorcycle Man
10. Strong Arm of the Law
11. Denim and Leather
12. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
13. Wheels of Steel
14. Princess of the Night

2012, Aug 2: Hauptstrasse, Wacken, Germany (Sepultura, U.D.O., Volbeat)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. 20,000 Ft
5. Never Surrender
6. Dogs of War
7. Motorcycle Man
8. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
9. Crusader
10. Rock the Nations
11. Drum Solo
12. Battalions of Steel
13. The Eagle Has Landed
14. Wheels of Steel
15. To Hell and Back Again
16. Denim and Leather

Encore

1. Strong Arm of the Law
2. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
3. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, Aug 3: Eventhalle, Geiselwind, Germany

Set list

1. Intro
2. Heavy Metal Thunder
3. Hammer of the Gods
4. Power and the Glory
5. 20,000 Ft
6. Motorcycle Man
7. Never Surrender
8. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
9. Crusader
10. Rock the Nations
11. Drum Solo
12. Battalions of Steel
13. Dogs of War
14. The Eagle Has Landed
15. Wheels of Steel
16. To Hell and Back Again
17. Denim and Leather

Encore

1. Solid Ball of Rock
2. Bass Solo
3. Strong Arm of the Law
4. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
5. Princess of the Night

2012, Aug 4: Stadthalle, Sursee, Switzerland (with Pretty Maids, Toto)

Set list

1. Battalions of Steel
2. Power and the Glory
3. Hammer of the Gods
4. Dogs of War
5. Motorcycle Man
6. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
7. Crusader
8. To Hell and Back Again
9. The Eagle Has Landed
10. Wheels of Steel
11. Denim and Leather
12. Solid Ball of Rock

Encore

1. Strong Arm of the Law
2. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
3. Princess of the Night

2012, Aug 5: Grote Kaai, Lokeren, Belgium (with In Flames, Machine Head, Ministry)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. Dogs of War
5. Motorcycle Man
6. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
7. To Hell and Back Again
8. Wheels of Steel
9. Denim and Leather
10. Battalions of Steel
11. Strong Arm of the Law
12. Princess of the Night

2012, Sep 21: Markthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Set list

Unknown, set list wanted

2012, Dec 7: Festhalle, Berne, Switzerland (with Epica, Motörhead)

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. 20,000 Ft
6. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
7. Sacrifice (title song from forthcoming album, first time played live)
8. Crusader
9. Strong Arm of the Law
10. To Hell and Back Again
11. Solid Ball of Rock
12. Denim and Leather
13. Wheels of Steel

Encore

1. Princess of the Night

2012, Dec 8: Patronaat, Haarlem, Netherlands

Set list

1. Heavy Metal Thunder
2. Hammer of the Gods
3. Power and the Glory
4. I’ve Got to Rock (To Stay Alive)
5. Chasing the Bullet
6. Sacrifice (title song from forthcoming album, second time played live)
7. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
8. Crusader
9. Strong Arm of the Law
10. Battalions of Steel
11. The Eagle Has Landed
12. Solid Ball of Rock
13. Motorcycle Man
14. To Hell and Back Again
15. Wheels of Steel
16. Denim and Leather

Encore

1. Princess of the Night

Recordings

2012, Dec 9: ECI, Roermond, Netherlands