Keel Reunion news

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9428 Age : 50

Shhhhhh!! Keep it down guys, I'm trying to record something here! I am gonna be the next big metal superstar. I can see it now:

"Multi- platinum selling artist is Keel selling out stadiums all over the world with A capella Judas Priest tribute artist, The Sentinel!" Mwuhahahaha!!!!

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I hope the concert promoters of Earth have been notified, because I'm sure a worldwide arena tour unlike anyone has ever seen will follow this mammoth release!

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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - SEPTEMBER 2009

KEEL
has signed with FRONTIERS RECORDS, one of the elite labels in Hard Rock
and Melodic Rock, and will release two albums simultaneously in January
2010.

The band announced their reunion last November, and
enjoyed appearances at major summer festivals such as Rocklahoma, South
Texas Rock Festival, the Mid West Rock Fest, and the M3 Rock Festival
in Maryland, in addition to sold-out headline shows in Hollywood and
Phoenix. The energy and excitement of these tour dates spawned a surge
of creative activity, resulting in an album's worth of new material.
This album, entitled "Streets Of Rock & Roll," is the first new
KEEL recording in twenty years.

KEEL promises this new release
will continue in the tradition of their previous efforts - fist-pumping
crowd-pleasing hard rock anthems fueled by screaming vocals and driven
by powerful guitars. The project is being produced by Pat Regan (Deep
Purple, KISS, Warrant etc.) and will feature guest appearances by Jaime
St. James (Black N Blue) and Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot) who
is also producing and recording Ron's lead vocal sessions.

Frontiers
Records will also release "The Right To Rock: 25th Anniversary
Edition," exactly 25 years after this classic album first hit the
streets. This official reissue will be digitally remastered and will
feature a brand new recorded version of the title track, which is even
louder and heavier than the original. "The Right To Rock (Reunion
Version)" features an all-star vocal chorus, and the band is also
inviting fans everywhere to sing on the track: you can download a
sample chorus on KEEL's MySpace, add your voice to the mix, send the
band an MP3, and these will be mixed in to the actual recording of this
timeless classic. For details, visit the KEEL web site www.keelband.com and the KEEL MySpace www.myspace.com/keelband.

The
band wishes to express their thanks to everyone at Frontiers Records
for their support and belief in KEEL. Frontiers is firmly established
at the forefront in this genre, having successfully released projects
from Journey, Styx, Tesla, Dokken, Winger and many more, and KEEL is
proud to be a part of their catalog and roster.

STREETS OF ROCK & ROLL - Track Listing (Sequence To Be Determined)

Hit The Ground Running
Come Hell Or High Water
Streets Of Rock & Roll
Push & Pull
Live
Brothers In Blood
The Devil May Care
Looking For A Good Time
No More Lonely Nights
Hold Steady
Does Anybody Believe
Gimme That
Reason To Rock (Reunion Version)

mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

I better get my sleeping bag ready and claim my spot at the nearest box office, I don't want to miss my chance to see this multi-platinum giants at the arena near me. Arena, ha! how foolish of me, I meant Stadium.

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37869 Age : 54

I thought the new Keel was supposed to come out quite awhile ago thru Chavis Records. Did they go belly up, or was that label simply not powerful enough to handle a comeback of such massive proportions?

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Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37869 Age : 54

I know you've all been waiting with bated breath (what did you bait yours with?) for samples from the new KEEL album, well you can exhale now, because they can be found herein...

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=131250

Sounds pretty average to me...

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Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3282 Age : 42

Fat Freddy wrote:: Sounds pretty average to me...

That sums up Keel's entire catalog. Keel Reunion news - Page 5 Icon_biggrin

I think I'll pass on this one.

Scarred But Smarter Number of posts : 3487 Age : 53

Why does everyone set out to make me feel ashamed of the fact I like KEEL?

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Scurvy Skalliwag Number of posts : 12763 Age : 60

They are a strange band. Had two gifted guitar players and a better than most vocalist. Went from solid lps in the beginning to lps with good songs making seldom appearances. I got that last "reunion" cd (Keel VI Back In Action) a few years back and I don't even think I played the entire thing before trading it off.

I still throw the first three on the turntable when in that mood, the s/t doesn't get as much as them.

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Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37869 Age : 54

Shiney wrote:: Why does everyone set out to make me feel ashamed of the fact I like KEEL?

As I believe I mentioned previously in this thread, Keel's THE RIGHT TO ROCK was a fave of mine back in the day... but from that album on, each subsequent record got progressively worse...

James B. wrote:: I got that last "reunion" cd (Keel VI Back In Action) a few years back

I got that one too, it actually wasn't half bad. It was cool to hear their rendition of "Proud to be Loud," which Marc Ferrari wrote for Pantera's METAL MAGIC album back in the day.

That reminds me, BACK IN ACTION came out in what, '98? '99? Doesn't that negate the press release claim that this new album is Keel's first new record in 20 years?

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Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

[quote="Fat Freddy"]

Shiney wrote:: Why does everyone set out to make me feel ashamed of the fact I like KEEL?

As I believe I mentioned previously in this thread, Keel's THE RIGHT TO ROCK was a fave of mine back in the day... but from that album on, each subsequent record got progressively worse...

I was just going to remind both of you that you have the right to rock!!!!! But, look at the infulence that Ron Keel has had on the world of hair metal, Kip Winger based his whole image on Keel!

BTW - I also like The Right To Rock

Metal novice Number of posts : 35 Age : 53

I throw them in with Black N' Blue. Both of these bands were/are grotesquely OVER-rated. Mediocre musicians and vocalists. Not the worst out there but far from being great.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3282 Age : 42

I actually don't like Keel's voice. He doesn't have much charisma, IMO.

mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

Metal Misfit wrote:: I actually don't like Keel's voice. He doesn't have much charisma, IMO.

Not much charisma? Tell that to the billions that packed stadiums to see awesome display of vocal wizardary from the one and only Ron Keel back in the 80's.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

manny wrote:

Metal Misfit wrote:: I actually don't like Keel's voice. He doesn't have much charisma, IMO.

Not much charisma? Tell that to the billions that packed stadiums to see awesome display of vocal wizardary from the one and only Ron Keel back in the 80's.

Is that revisionist history?

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3282 Age : 42

manny wrote:

Metal Misfit wrote:: I actually don't like Keel's voice. He doesn't have much charisma, IMO.

Not much charisma? Tell that to the billions that packed stadiums to see awesome display of vocal wizardary from the one and only Ron Keel back in the 80's.

I have no doubt that Ron Keel has been in packed stadiums along with billions of other people, but I'm pretty sure he was always a member of the audience.

Scurvy Skalliwag Number of posts : 12763 Age : 60

Metal Misfit wrote:

manny wrote:

Metal Misfit wrote:: I actually don't like Keel's voice. He doesn't have much charisma, IMO.

Not much charisma? Tell that to the billions that packed stadiums to see awesome display of vocal wizardary from the one and only Ron Keel back in the 80's.

I have no doubt that Ron Keel has been in packed stadiums along with billions of other people, but I'm pretty sure he was always a member of the audience.

They (Keel) played at the Texas Jam in 86' someplace in the middle of the bill. Van Halen was headliner. Victory opned the show and was great. This was probably the biggest crowd they played in front of ? The Cotton Bowl was packed from start to finish. Keel Reunion news - Page 5 11840

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manny wrote:

Metal Misfit wrote:: I actually don't like Keel's voice. He doesn't have much charisma, IMO.

Not much charisma? Tell that to the billions that packed stadiums to see awesome display of vocal wizardary from the one and only Ron Keel back in the 80's.

When he sang for Black Sabbath...

The King Number of posts : 23274 Age : 50

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

manny wrote:

Metal Misfit wrote:: I actually don't like Keel's voice. He doesn't have much charisma, IMO.

Not much charisma? Tell that to the billions that packed stadiums to see awesome display of vocal wizardary from the one and only Ron Keel back in the 80's.

When he sang for Black Sabbath...

so did about other vocalist at one point or another Smile

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Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3282 Age : 42

Okay, I can admit it when I'm wrong. I got an advanced copy of Streets of Rock & Roll and it's really good.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3282 Age : 42

Did no one else ever check out Streets? I'm listening to the 25th Anniversary edition of The Right to Rock right now. Keel Reunion news - Page 5 11840

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I picked it up and it's good enough. Some modern touches and I like The Right To Rock better but i'm not dissapointed.

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