British heavy metal legends, Saxon, recently released their new album, Carpe Diem, via Silver Lining Music. In a new interview with Rockpages.gr, drummer Nigel Glockler talks about the record, how he first joined the band, "Spinal Tap" moments, and more.

In the following excerpt, Nigel talks about the most crucial moments in the band’s history so far.

"Crucial? I mean, it’s personal things for me. Obviously, the thing with Biff’s health. That was a very worrying time and I think, for me personally, the first time I played in America. I think that was great. Even though the tour we were on was totally wrong for us. We were playing with Molly Hatchet, whoever thought that was mad! But yeah, we did it and then we went on and played with Cheap Trick, and Triumph, and then Rainbow… So, for me, that was that was great. Playing Wacken has been great for the band. There’s 75,000 people there, that’s been great. There’s so many things and it’s just been great that we’ve been able to go play to all these different countries. We are so appreciative of all the fans, because without them we wouldn’t be able to do all this stuff, so to them I say “thank you”, for liking us, buying the albums and coming to see us."

Watch the video below, and read a full transcription at Rockpages.gr.

Carpe Diem is available in a variety of formats and orders can be placed here.

Cover art by Paul R. Gregory.

Tracklisting:

"Carpe Diem (Seize The Day)"
"Age Of Steam"
"The Pilgrimage"
"Dambusters"
"Remember The Fallen"
"Super Nova"
"Lady In Gray"
"All For One"
"Black Is The Night"
"Living On the Limit"

"The Pilgrimage" video:

“Remember The Fallen” video:

"Carpe Diem (Seize The Day)" video:

Saxon lineup:

Biff Byford - Vocals
Paul Quinn - Guitar
Nigel Glockler - Drums
Doug Scarratt - Guitar
Nibbs Carter - Bass