Salzers

Although many metalheads probably assume that Swedish guitar shredder Yngwie J. Malmsteen's first U.S.-based band was Alcatrazz, he was a brief member of another Los Angeles-based metal band called Steeler. The group also featured future Keel frontman Ron Keel (bassist Rik Fox and drummer Mark Edwards rounded out the band), and the quartet's music was similar to the pop/party metal that was ruling the Sunset Strip at the time. The band was one of the first to be signed to Mike Varney's Shrapnel label (which has since become synonymous with highly technical guitar shredders), resulting in a lone 1983 self-titled release before their breakup shortly thereafter. Although the album failed to make much noise upon release, it became a cult classic for fans.

Cold Day In Hell
Backseat Driver
No Way Out
Hot On Your Heels
Abduction
On The Rox
Down To The Wire
Born To Rock
Serenade