Steeler
Steeler
The Story
"Steeler" - featuring guitar legend Yngwie J. Malmsteen and Keel vocalist Ron Keel, with bassist Rik Fox and drummer Mark Edwards - was the Shapnel Records heavy metal release that introduced the world to neo-classical rock guitar legend Yngwie J. Malmsteen. "Steeler" was put together by Mike Varney, who had recently formed his new label, while Malmsteen had been making a name for himself in his native Sweden. Varney got his hands on Yngwie's now famous demo tape, and impressed with Malmsteen's playing, flew the 18-year-old guitarist to California and rushed him from the plane to the studio. The band quickly recorded the self-titled "Steeler" album, while, legend has it, Malmsteen slept on the pool table. The group later performed on a short tour, and before long the young Malmsteen was set to release his amazing Rising Force debut. "Steeler" brims with amazing axework from Malmsteen, including a long unaccompanied solo intro to the steaming anthem, "Hot On Your Heels". A metal guitar classic.
The Music
| 04:17 | Cold Day In Hell | Vocal |
| 03:24 | Backseat Driver | Vocal |
| 05:18 | No Way Out | Vocal |
| 06:35 | Hot On Your Heels | Vocal |
| 01:10 | Abduction | Instrumental |
| 02:54 | On The Rox | Vocal |
| 03;52 | Down To The Wire | Vocal |
| 03:06 | Born To Rock | Vocal |
| 06:15 | Serenade | Vocal |
The Artists
| Yngwie J. Malmsteen | Lead Guitars |
| Mark Edwards | Drums |
| Ron Keel | Voice, Guitars |
| Rik Fox | Bass, Backing Vocals |
| Peter Marino | Additional Background Vocals |
| Mike Varney | Production |
| Allen Sudduth | Engineering, Mixing |
| Allen Issacs | Engineering Assistance |
| Mark Rennick | Engineering Assistance |
| Paul Stubblebine | Mastering |
| Mark Workman | Photography |
| Liz Kimmel | Photography |
| Neil Zlozower | Photography |
| Bret H. Linford | Graphic Design |
| Recorded and mixed at Prairie Sun Studios, Cotati, CA.
Mastered at The Automatt, San Francisco, CA. Hair by Robert P. Richleigh. |
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