AMERICAN STEEL - American Steel ZAYN An inspiration to bands ranging

An inspiration to bands ranging from The Jam and Boomtown Rats to Blondie

• Words from Paul Morley

“Our songs change quite dramatically over time

“I love the idea of something being so romantic that it almost hurts

AMERICAN STEEL - American Steel ZAYN An inspiration to bands rangingCD 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