STEELER: Give Me Guitars (Or Give Me Death) - Official Music Video (2024)

RFKmedia.com
ronkeel.com
The album: keelworld.com
1980: the dawn of the American Heavy Metal movement, and the birth of Steeler, one of the bands whose sound would define that cultural revolution. Shortly after the release of their iconic 1983 self-titled album, that supernova exploded into multiple bands and projects that would each carve their own places in that era's history, leaving an undeniable impact on a metal generation.
This triumphant reunion puts a powerful exclamation point on that legacy with the band's first new song in over 40 years, and their first-ever official music video.
This brand new (2024) song and video prove that four decades have done nothing to diminish the power and the passion upon which the band was built. "Give Me Guitars (Or Give Me Death)" celebrates the glory of an era that may be gone but certainly not forgotten, combining all the elements that made 80's metal the soundtrack of so many lives: an anthemic chorus, screaming lyrics that pay tribute to songs and stars that paved the street of dreams, loud powerful music and incendiary guitar pyrotechnics.
That music is provided by men who lived it, then and now: vocalist/guitarist Ron Keel, lead guitarist Mitch Perry, drummer Mark Edwards, bassist Rik Fox, and session drummer Dwain Miller. The song was written by Ron Keel specifically for Steeler, and is featured on his new RFK Media album release "Keelworld."
The video was directed and produced by David Pear (watch the full clip for credits at the end). A full length documentary film is now in production by David Pear which will tell the entire story behind the "Steeler Legacy."

[@rikfox8812]

Much love and appreciation to everyone and thanks for supporting Steeler 👍🏻🙏🫡🇺🇸

[@RestlessGypsyChild]

Rik Fox wow! Great seeing you back man!! Keep on rocking!!

[@JScottMorgan]

Yes! Awesome to see you back Rick!!!

[@SharonHochheiser]

Wow! You guys are amazing! This totally rocked me

[@rikfox8812]

@SharonHochheiser Thanks so much Kranik, it's very much appreciated. I wish Tamara was here to see it too.

[@rikfox8812]

@@RestlessGypsyChild Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@claytonb9685]

That was really awesome. So good to see the amazing Mitch Perry again. Very underrated guitarist who I feel didn’t get his well deserved recognition. This one truly rocks🤘😎🤙

[@rikfox8812]

@claytonb9685 Much appreciated. Steeler hasn't received its well deserved recognition; until you gave it to us. Thank you 🙏

[@claytonb9685]

@ You’re very much welcome 🤙😎🤘

[@Reid_Jorgensen]

Rock 'N Roll will never die! '80's trailblazers still showing the kids how it's done. Big horns up for Ron Keel & Steeler! 🤘😎🤘

[@rikfox8812]

@@Reid_Jorgensen ❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻🤘🤘

[@johnhernandez1505]

You guys sound incredible! Glad to see you're all back and with Mitch Perry on guitar. Looking forward to catching you guys live!🎸😎🎸

[@alickandreades6314]

I bought the first Steeler album when it came out. Still have it

[@JeffDbury]

I've loved this band since I first heard them back in the 80s and I still have Steeler's album on vinyl from back then!! Great job guys best music video I've seen in a long time! I'd love to hear more new stuff from Steeler!!

[@rikfox8812]

@JeffDbury Thank you Jeff, we're very grateful for your unwavering support. It's very much appreciated ❤️👍🏻

[@StoneHorselyric]

This Guitar Solo is Lit. Rockin my bones since the beginning of this song.

[@michaelclaffey7021]

Steeler Reborn! Gentlemen, that was fantastic! Keep up the tremendous work!💜

[@rikfox8812]

@@michaelclaffey7021 Thanks much 👍🏻🤘🤘

[@dino9395]

Absolutely Love Ron Keels voice..Nice track guys..Keep on rockin'

[@nemtall]

The guitar solo was incredible.

[@hardrockingtriviashow667]

Very Cool! I haven't seen Steeler since I saw them at a gig at the Reseda Country Club. That was either in '83 or '84.

[@rikfox8812]

@@hardrockingtriviashow667 Had to be 1983, with Yngwie and myself. Great days. Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@paulydshellyeahradio3938]

RIk Your A Legend My Brother

[@rikfox8812]

@paulydshellyeahradio3938 Thank you Pauly D, Hell Yeah Radio in the House! 🤘🤘

[@camillasoderdahl7058]

You’re got the power guys. I really love what I’ve heard 🤘🤘😍 love the sound and the singers voice 😉🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@rikfox8812]

@@camillasoderdahl7058 Much appreciated 👍🏻 thanks

[@charlesg.smithjr.3677]

I would really like to see a new Steeler CD? This song kicks ass!!!

[@rikfox8812]

@@charlesg.smithjr.3677 Much appreciated 👍🏻 From your lips to God's Ears, I hope so.

[@michaelpaepke3861]

Ron, soooooo good to see you and Rik Fox collaborating again together! Brings back memories of living in Pasadena in the 80's when "STEELER" ruled the L.A. scene! Mitch Perry, is sooooooo under-rated! This song is everything Metal should be, it kicks ass hard, loud, and fast!

[@rikfox8812]

@@michaelpaepke3861 Thank you so much for your kind words and support 👍🏻👍🏻🧡

[@chrisr975]

Ron is still a Rock n Roll Animal! Great song 🎉🎉

[@eduardomartinezsoler7958]

Que marcha!!!!,,, lo escucho y me dan ganas de irme de fiesta,,,así es el rock para mí🎸🎸🤘🤘❤️

[@MichaelPuentes-e2l]

Still sounds of metal from the day. Cool

[@rikfox8812]

@@MichaelPuentes-e2l Thanks much 👍🏻🤘

[@hanbwon]

Beyond awesome! Now, give us more.

[@straty5598]

Solid track. I remember many years ago Ron and his band Keel toured the U.K. with Dio I think, and they were the nicest bunch of fellas you could meet. More than happy to sign anything you put in front of them, handing out guitar picks and Ron even gifted and signed a guitar to one of my friends, awesome.

[@rikfox8812]

@@straty5598 Cheers mate 🤘 much appreciated 👍🏻

[@Hangryjohndoe]

My favorite song off the new album

[@RonKeelRFKmedia]

Thank you - it's a very special song for us, can't wait to show you the video.

[@paulbjork996]

RK and band delivers another great one!

[@azrael666ethereal]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulydshellyeahradio3938]

Hell Yeah Rik Fox Your The Man

[@rikfox8812]

@paulydshellyeahradio3938 Thanks so much for your kind words Pauly D! HELL YEAH RADIO IN THE HOUSE!!

[@robertrangel823]

Fuck Yeah!!!! 🤟💀🤘 Killer song. So happy to see and hear Ron and Rik. You guys were one of the BEST bands from LA back in the Metal days. Welcome back!!! I hope we get to hear more!!!

[@rikfox8812]

@@robertrangel823 That's incredibly much appreciated 👍🏻🤘🤘❤️

[@AlanSanders-ij2pk]

Two thumbs up! 👍👍

[@rikfox8812]

@@AlanSanders-ij2pk 🤘🤘🧡

[@andrestanley7084]

Great!

[@metal4x4]

Wow Steeler back with a vengeance. Still have the first album on cassette laying around somewhere.

[@ClarkKent76116]

Sounds great guys! Don't make us wait forty years for just one more!

[@mayfliesinmarch3476]

Love it!!!!!!!! Keel's vocals are great!

[@robertlawless3384]

Fuc*ing OUTSTANDING!!! 🤘🤘🤘❤❤❤

[@reneekeel7093]

Love it!

[@bulletinthechamberband]

Well Ron, you've gone and done it again - what an excellent track! Congratulations on all your success :) - Miss you buddy -KK

[@danadesjardins3002]

OH #$%! YEAH! Now that's music to my ears! Nicely done boys! I'm on my 3rd listen!

[@lukhardman6897]

Steeler rules, hard rock never die 🤘🎸👏

[@Hangryjohndoe]

Oh yeah! Hangry approved!!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@dieterhead4379]

Great song.Long live Rock&Roll!

[@RyoichiMorohoshi]

Mark Edwards is back?!!!!! Great! So, I wanna see you Playing Lion's Songs!!!! With Doug, Kal and Jerry. Thank you.

[@hacklehide]

Awesome song! Great performances all the way around. You sound great Ron! Just what the world of rock needed!

[@mikesimmonz]

Killin’ it, boys!🔥🤘🏻

[@randymoran67]

reading the notes mark Edwards great ! fox perry nice 👍 brings back my teen years in LA

[@mikemurga2515]

Rockin 🎸

[@carlburger5635]

Great new Steeler track! Thank you Ron, Rik, Mitch and Mark!

[@scottross-terry1756]

Awesome track!!! Ready for the full album, Ron, voice is incredible still...

[@RonKeelRFKmedia]

Thank you! Full album is here: keelworld.com

[@radiobypass]

Outstanding!

[@vredensengel4170]

Thank you so much! An awesome song with an awesome message. Has become my new personal hymn at once!

[@davidpeterson9647]

Two 👍 👍 up from Marion, South Dakota

[@rikfox8812]

@@davidpeterson9647 You betcha, much appreciated 👍🏻

[@BA0701]

Excellent effort, but I expected nothing less! Please, Ron, give America what we need, which is a remake of the entire Final Frontier album!

[@Dh-ks6nk]

Bad Ass guys!! Fucking Rocks!

[@CRISSSEXXOFFICIAL]

Killer!!! Badass!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@normanfernandocastia2772]

Excelente! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@hartmutwolf5826]

Bad ass!!!!

[@qtrmiler1]

Bad ass!

[@AriLamaProductions]

This is the Ron Keel I know! Love it.

[@billmorgan4327]

This is kick ass, very pleasantly surprised.

[@MetalIntoxication]

YAASSSS !!! 😍🎸🔥🤘

[@alexiov981]

STEELER is back...!!!!

[@slainsteelrocks]

HELLYEAH

[@rickyork7089]

love this😎👍

[@raylewis1355]

Saw them in Phx in the early 80s. McDowell and I17 at a warehouse. Anyone with me on that?

[@SHOUTband]

HELL YEAH! 🤘👹🤘

[@RonKeelRFKmedia]

That's right, HELL YEAH!

[@briankoncyk3379]

Sounds awesome!

[@Dokken1975]

I love it!

[@alfredogabrielhurtadorojas2334]

Hard Rock Forever !!!

[@hanbwon]

Cant wait!!

[@jaystevens9012]

My homie Rik !

[@robthomas1063]

Been listening since the Cold Day in Hell 7" and Metal Massacre I . Always honestly thought Yngwie's Malmsteen's best work (by far) was with Ron and the guys in Steeler.I used to play the HELL outta Steeler in the early days of my metal show "Metallic Overdrive" ! Now, hit the ROAD and don't look back at any "Back Seat Drivers" !!!

[@KevinKohlhase]

Killer song.

[@NameThatSong1]

Awesome! Great song and video! Metal Rulz!

[@thewurm9177]

The gong!!! Cooler than a cowbell! 🤘🤘

[@jeffreyhenson1965]

Can't wait to see this , I already know it's going to rock.

[@570vandal]

So cool to see Mark Edwards back in action!!

[@lancejasper7708]

Sounds great rock on you guys

[@metalstorm7506]

The lead singer looks like Peavy Wagner ( Rage ) and he even sounds like him, damn ! Great band, great song ❤

[@helmutschonherr6783]

💯🎸🔥🤘

[@francescomassara9190]

Awesome

[@KV_1958.]

Класс! Спасибо.

[@rocknrollaforlife]

Banger 💯 From RUSSIA WITH LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marcoliziero8636]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CarlosVeitia-j1z]

Excellent nice

[@rikfox8812]

@@CarlosVeitia-j1z Thanks much 👍🏻

[@user-bdrp]

с самого адского дна древнего металла восстал и он Стальной😅 солешники душевные 😊

[@marston4110]

Very nice 👍

[@ratter531]

Killer band and song.

[@monochromaticstain]

Steeler - American Metal🤘

[@johnaltyn3171]

EXCELLENT RIK..!!!!!

[@rikfox8812]

Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@erniemaalat3588]

rock and rolling is alive😲😁

[@mumu-d2i]

fuc.. great 😁👍

[@reptalien_music]

I thought Keel went country? Now this Geoff Tate-looking guy is using his name... kidding of course. I love this. Real rock never gets old, just don't lose your sense of humor. Playlisted.

[@ryandeanlindgren9054]

😎❤❤❤❤

[@HANNIBALBARCA247]

Back seat Lovers!

[@VnGosMusicMixer]

💥🤙

[@agusdwiwidodo2593]

The First Band Of Sweden Guitar Virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen🤟🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andifreisinger6110]

Sicher ein guter Song mit Ron Keel aber ehrlich gesagt die Deutschen Steeler mit ihren damaligen Alben Undercover Animal und Strike Back waren eher mein Fall...Bekannter Song damals The Deeper the Night

[@mudcat422]

🤘🤘

[@johnbmx4christ]

That's awesome guys. Just wondering why is it done under the Steeler name and not Keel?

[@gesotenyamamori]

輸入盤特有のビニールの匂いを思い出しました。

[@deankinney4083]

Rik fox rocks good people

[@jano-mq2fs]

With an 80s soaked song like that ,,come down Under to Australia in a Hurry ,, Balls to the walls - Rock Mauler ,, !!! OOOhhh YYYeeeaaarrrrr ,,,,,

[@bluewail]

I always wondered why you didn't go with Keeler. Its been guitar or death for me since diapers.

[@poopoo-qz7sw]

Give me steeler or give me death 😊