Saxon is preparing for a new album set for release in January 2027, titled 'Gods of Thunder,' and has announced a U.K. and Ireland tour for 2027. The band's frontman Biff Byford expressed gratitude for their continued success, while guitarist Paul Quinn launched a U.K. acoustic tour and Brian Tatler confirmed a temporary pause for Diamond Head due to his commitments with Saxon. The band remains active in the European metal scene, with upcoming festival appearances and a concert scheduled at Le Zenith in Paris for May 2026.