JOHN STEEL (lead vocals David Reece, Doogie White) – Distorted Reality [+ 2 Bonus Albums, 2CD Set] (2022)
JOHN STEEL (the band named after the literal English translation of guitarist Ivan Stalev) are a Bulgarian traditional melodic metal band that are well known in central Europe. Having released two previous albums featuring Blaze Bayley and Doogie White respectively on lead vocals, they are now forging ahead with their third record ”Distorted Reality” featuring none other than renowned frontman David Reece (ex-Accept, Bangalore Choir, Bonfire).
But JOHN STEEL are releasing the new album in a 2-disc deluxe edition as well, including the band’s first two releases “Freedom” (Blaze Bayley all vocals) and “Everything Or Nothing” (Doogie White vocals) making this the first worldwide release of the John Steel catalog featuring the full and complete studio recordings of the band.
And all well worth the listen: this is classic, timeless metal with all the feeling and groove from the glorious era…