The self-titled debut album from American Steel, born in the 924 Gilman East Bay scene 20+ years ago, will be reissued next month on Red Scare Industries.
"We’ve had a crush on this band since before Red Scare existed and now we’re re-issuing their long-lost debut self-titled album," the label says of the band's 17-track raw, heavy and often ska-tinged debut.
The reissue seemingly has new cover art and can is available for preorder.
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