American Steel- American Steel

Label: Red Scare

Reissued 4/10/2026, Originally released 1997

American Steel is the last great band to come out of Berkeley's 924 Gilman scene.  Forged in the same res as Operation Ivy, Crimpshrine, and Rancid, these soulful punks have at long last decided to unearth their self-titled album from 1998.  AmSteel evolved into one of the most artful and sophisticated punk bands around, but this quartet began as a truly raw and wrathful DIY outfit, and we're grateful for the opportunity to share this 17-song hidden gem.  We have been begging the band to release this material since Red Scare first began.  Literally pestering them for twenty years.  Listen to this dynamic debut and you will understand why.

Track listing:

1. Rotting
2. Long Day
3. Fargo
4. Cheer Up
5. Standstill
6. Huckleberry Flynn
7. Crashing Down
8. It's Too Bloody Anyway
9. Close Enough Away
10. Trust
11. Passerby
12. Three Cheers
13. Beatdown
14. Latchkey Kid
15. Decycling
16. Sloppy Fucking Drunk
17. Landmine Lullabye