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STEELOVER – May God Be With You [2nd Unreleased Album] (1986)

Melodic Hard Rockers STEELOVER are back in business next Friday, August 26, with a new album, their first since their debut LP in 1984. We featured both here at 0dayrox, however the group recorded an album in 1985-1986 which was intended to be the follow up of debut ‘Glove Me’. And it really worth a listen.
After enjoying considerable success with their well received debut record, touring all over Europe and performing in festivals, lead singer Vince Castillo decided to pursue a solo career.
Drummer Rudy Lenners (ex Scorpions) suggested to replace Vince with a female vocalist, and give the band a fresh push. Enter future Vaya Con Dios singer Dani Klein and they stated to work on new songs.
With a female-fronted melodic hard rock style typically mid-Eighties and a slightly ‘Americanized’ sound, STEELOVER recorded the pre-production demos for the upcoming second LP “May God Be With You“. However, Klein leave the band soon after and the album never recorded, with these songs remaining unreleased.
The recording / sound quality of these pre-production tapes are pretty good, also the songs, all well written rockers with melodic guitars and strong female vocals…

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STEELOVER – Stainless (2022) *HQ*

Melodic Rockers STEELOVER formed in the early 80s by three friends living in Liege, Belgium; guitarists Pat Freson & Mel Presti and the bassist Nick Gardi. In search of a drummer, they threw their sights on Rudy Lenners upon his return from Germany, having left the famous German band Scorpions. Rudy proposed to contact Vince Cardillo, an experienced singer who had already recorded an album in London, it will fit perfectly explained Rudy.
The band recorded the LP ‘Glove Me’ in the mid-Eighties which sold 400.000 copies leading a tour across all over Europe including Forest National opening for Bon Jovi and KISS. After that STEELOVER disbanded but made sporadic reunions and recorded a domestic EP in 2017.
Since October 2020, Vince, Pat & Nick decided to continue the STEELOVER adventure and started to look for another drummer and another guitarist. After a few weeks of auditions, Calin (guitars) and Nikko (drums) joined the Steelover family. The newcomers are bringing a modern and more powerful touch to both old and new songs.
Released by Escape Music, their new album “Stainless” delivers an enjoyable slice of classic melodic hard rock with an Euro feel, 12 catchy tunes with a bright slick updated production sound… think 220 VOLT, PRETTY MAIDS, PICTURE, some SCORPIONS, etc.

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STEELOVER – Glove Me (1984) [Mausoleum Classix CD reissue] *HQ*

After 38 years they released their debut LP, Belgium melodic hard rockers STEELOVER are back in 2022 with sophomore release titled ‘Stainless’ – featured here at 0dayrox. And it’s a cool opportunity to present here as well that first album, 1984’s “Glove Me” in the only official CD reissue, which by the way, is out of print with used copies being sold for over €110.
With an album artwork which looks ridiculous but fun at the same time, “Glove Me” achieved cult status over the years, and it’s easily one of the best melodic hard / metal from a Belgium band from the first half of the Eighties.
Taking influences from the NWOBHM scene from band like Praying Mantis, but also with a slightly German (Scorpions) & Swedish (220 Volt) touches, STEELOVER sounds tight and well oiled in the 10 tracks of “Glove Me”, an album produced with that ‘1982-1984’ atmosphere; short songs to the point, riff driven, and very melodic…