The only official CD pressing that existed was a very limited edition Japanese pressing. "The Right To Rock" was originally released in 1985 on A&M Records on vinyl and cassette tape. As such, a big of hunk of cheddar is enjoyable every now and then. It was the 80's! It wasn't all about anger and hate, it was about having a good time and enjoying life. Of course the lyrics were dumb and cheesy. The song sort of breaks up the momentum of the album in my opinion. The only song that I don't think works all that well is the cover of the Rolling Stones "Let's Spend the Night Together". "Speed Demon" is an uptempo track that recalls the classic Steeler material, complete with a smokin' guitar lead. The title track, "Easier Said Than Done", "So Many Girls." all have that sing-along quality to the choruses that made 80's metal so endearing. For the most part the songs are pretty memorable and anthemic. As well, Guitarists Bryan Jay and Marc Ferrari are accomplished players, even if the riffs here are pretty simple. Ron's vocals have that same desperate sound that made Kevin DuBrow such an entertaining frontman. However, the band possesses an ego and attitude that is felt in the music, especially veteran vocalist Ron Keel. Of course Gene was at the time on the lookout for the next Van Halen, which Keel would never become. The album was produced by Gene Simmons of Kiss who manages to give the band a raw, toothy sound. Keel are often lumped into the glam category, but frankly, "The Right to Rock" is pure American heavy metal. Easier Said Than Done (3:17)Ĭoming off a fairly successful debut and an explosive album with Yngwie Malmsteen and Steeler, Ron Keel and his spandex clad band release their sophomore album. You're the Victim (I'm the Crime) (2:57)ġ0. Keel - The Right to Rock (Metal Mayhem) 1985ĩ. Unfortunately no booklet was included, though there is a biography in the foldout digi, as well as the original cover art and liner notes. In 2008, an official digi version of the CD was finally released. "Lay Down the Law" has never had an official CD release and has been previously only been released on cassette tape and vinyl. The album finishes off with "Let's Spend the Night Together", a Rolling Stones cover that the band makes sound like their own original number. Personally I think his higher, screaming vocals are better. Ron switches vocal techniques on this song, singing in a lower, baritone style.
Likewise, "Princess of Illusion" is a haunting and dark, acoustic based ballad. ) "Til Hell Freezes Over" shows a more melodic side to the band. (On a side note, I find it amusing that many metal fans today wouldn't even consider this metal but "just hard rock". Likewise, "Metal Generation" and "Tonight You're Mind" sound like they could have been recorded for a sophomore Steeler album. This track in particular hold to a similar sound as Ron's former band Steeler. The title track is easily one of the bands finest, while "Speed Demon" is pure U.S. The band had a lot of 70's influences, though their sound is clearly that of the 80's. Rather, it was just pure, traditional American heavy metal.
Pre-dating much of the hair metal that came out of California in the 80's, "Lay Down the Law" wasn't glam rock, or sleazy heavy metal. This was the line-up that recorded the band's debut album, "Lay Down the Law", for Shrapnel Records. As such, frontman Ron Keel assembled his own band, KEEL, and put together a line-up of accomplished musicians that included guitarists Marc Ferrari and Bryan Jay, drummer Bobby Marks and bassist Kenny Chaisson. Heavy Metal favorites Steeler, who were fronted by Ron Keel, broke up after guitar shredder and legendary egomaniac Yngwie Keel - Lay Down the Law (Shrapnel Records) 1984 Ron Keel reinvented himself as a country singer, going under the moniker Ronnie After a brief reunion for 1998's Back in Action, singer
He helped the band get a contract with MCA and in turn the band released aįew minor hits and helped to build the ever growing popularity of hair metal The band's first album, Layĭown the Law, was released by Shrapnel Records and attracted the attentionĪt the time investing a lot of time and energy into new, young metal bands. After the demise of Steeler vocalist Ron Keel drafted guitarists Marc Ferrari and Bryan Jay, bassist KennyĬhaisson, and drummer Dwain Miller to form Keel. Ron Keel built a name for himself in his first heavy metal band Steeler which also included an unknown guitarist named Yngwie
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