Steeler Discography of CDs

Steeler discography On nearly all counts, the debut from Los Angeles heavy metal quartet Artist is an unremarkable, even generic release; but what makes the album important is the presence of Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen, which marks his official introduction to U.S. audiences. Malmsteen's playing -- which would later gain greater notoriety in the context of Alcatrazz and his own band Rising Force -- was nothing short of a revolution in guitar circles at the time of Artist's release. While other rock guitarists were still clamoring to figure out Eddie Van Halen's tricks, Malmsteen's shocking virtuosity -- based on classical music as much as rock -- was something for which few were prepared. The story goes that Malmsteen was flown in at the last minute by producer Mike Varney to finish the album after the songs had already been written (by bandleader/lead singer Ron Keel) and recorded; Malmsteen quickly added his tracks and Artist was released. Obviously, cliché-ridden songs like "On the Rox," "Born to Rock," and "Backseat Driver" -- based on predictable rock chord progressions -- bear none of the compositional complexity and classical trademarks of Malmsteen's writing, and they remain undistinguished except for the dazzling guitar solos. Of particular note is Malmsteen's stunning unaccompanied intro to "Hot on Your Heels," which offers a survey of Malmsteen's Bach- and Paganini-inspired soloing ideas, delivered with unbelievable velocity and stamina. And yet there is an undeniable grace and beauty in his playing which few could emulate -- the fluid, violinistic vibrato, florid arpeggiations, and purity of tone remain breathtaking today. For any fan of the shred guitar/neo-classical genre of guitar rock, this album is an absolute must-have. ~ Andy Hinds Recording information: Prairie Sun Studios, Cotati CA. Artist: Ron Keel (guitar, vocals), Yngwie Malmsteen (lead guitars), Rik Fox (bass, backing vocals), Mark Edwards (drums). Personnel: Ron Keel (vocals, guitar, electric guitar); Yngwie Malmsteen (guitar); Mark Edwards (drums); Peter Marrino, Rik Fox (background vocals). ...

Steeler songs Track Listing of songs: Rockin the City; Money Doesn't Count; Chain Gang; Messin Around; Ice Cold; Strike Back; Danger Come Back; Night After Night; Waiting for a Star;

Steeler CD discography Track Listing of songs: ; Undercover Animal; Shadow in the Redlight; Hard Breaks; Criminal; Rely on Rock; Stand Tall; Deeper the Night, The; Knock Me Out; Bad to the Bone;

Steeler albums Artist is best known as the band that brought Swedish guitar shredding sensation Yngwie Malmsteen to the U. S. of A., and to a lesser extent, as one of singer Ron Keel's first outfits. However, Malmsteen was only briefly a member of the group, while Keel was present from the beginning (1981) to the end (1984), as evidenced by selections on the 2006 compilation American Metal: The Artist Anthology. The group only managed to issue a lone full-length studio effort during its brief tenure together, 1983's Artist (which did feature Malmsteen), but Keel...

Steeler CD discography Photographer: Jordan Malek. Personnel: Ralph DeMartino (vocals, guitar); John DeMartino (flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Artist (drums). Recording information: Ultra-Sound Studio.