On April 8th, The UK’s RATTLESNAKES will proudly be releasing a cover of Saxon’s iconic track, “And The Bands Played On.”

Heavy Metal legends Saxon wrote the “And The Bands Played On” anthem (from the ‘Denim and Leather’ album, 1981) inspired by their live appearance at the first Monsters of Rock festival on August 16, 1980 at Donington Park, where the band was met with an overwhelmingly enthusiastic crowd response.

RATTLESNAKES shares:

“‘And The Bands Played On’ is a song that collectively created a plethora of joyous memories for us all in RATTLESNAKES! The reason we chose to cover this song was also because of the similarities in genre and style we both have and our love for vocal harmonies, which is something very prevalent in this song. We wanted to put our spin on this awesome track by emphasizing that! This band has never failed to inspire us in RATTLESNAKES and we hope to honor and bring light upon The Mighty Saxon for the younger generations of rockers by carrying the everlasting torch of HEAVY METAL THUNDER!”

Pre-Save HERE

The band is currently demoing material for their full length debut album, and with it’s wrath filled riffing and commanding vocals, will undeniably make you head bang and generate impassioned sing alongs.

Check RATTLESNAKES out live with label fellows Struck A Nerve and Devastator at London Cart and Horses on May 3rd, 2026.

DISCOGRAPHY :
‘Deeper Shades of Torment’ EP 2025 (self released)

RATTLESNAKES are:
Rowena Neale – Vocals
Elliott Dryden – Bass
Joshua Brown – Guitar
George Charleston – Guitar
Nathan Gratton – Drums

More info: https://www.facebook.com/Rattlesnakesofficial