Black Steel is a 4 piece power metal from Perth, Western Australia.  On their debut release “Battle Call”, Black Steel shatters the stereotype of Australian metal bands all sounding like AC/DC.  The guitar work of Jamie Page and Andrew Di Stefano is outstanding, with their solos having a Paul Gilbert feel to them. 

While all 4 songs are extremely impressive, the track “The Power” is the definite standout track with its calling of brothers to arms swagger and bravado.  Matt Williams vocals are on par with Harry “Tyrant” Conklin throughout the CD. 

The only bad thing I can say for this release is that it is only 4 songs.  I eagerly anticipate a full length release from Black Steel.  The biggest hurdle Black Steel will have to clear is being recognized by a label outside of their native Australia.   Nuclear Blast / Century Media should definitely give this band a look as they have the songs and the talent to be a major force in the 21st century power metal scene.

Black Steel is:

Matt Williams - Vocals
Jamie Page - Guitar
Dave Harrison - Bass
Andrew Di Stefano – Guitar
Damien Petrilli - Drums

Mailing Address:

Black Steel
P.O. Box 570
Mirrabooka, Western Australia
6941

Homepage:
http://www.blacksteel.com.au