Iron Steel is an American heavy metal supergroup from

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. The band was formed on the No Fear Music tour by "Fran Strine" when he was bored one day and wanted to make song. Their current line-up consists of five members: Fran Strine (vocals), Tommy Redd (guitar), Jim LaMarca (guitar), David Ellefson (bass) and Morgan Rose (drums). To date Iron Steel has released EP album titled ''

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''. It is a hit on college and metal radio. The band has debuted at No. 35 with a bullet on the FMQB charts, No. 3 Most Added at FMQB and No. 6 Most Added at CMJ Loud Rock.

Debut album

They are now in the process of recording their full-length album. The album is scheduled to have special guest appearances from a number of people on the album, including

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(Staind). On the album will be the songs from the EP, a few covers, and new original songs. It is not known when it will be released. The band recently added a new song titled "Saints of Sin" and a cover of the

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track Rapid Fire on their MySpace page."Iron Steel Posts New Songs Online"
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Band members

* Fran Strine – Vocals * Tommy Redd – Guitar *

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– Guitar *

Morgan Rose Morgan Jay Rose (born December 13, 1968) is an American drummer and a founding member of Atlanta-based rock band Sevendust. He is also responsible for much of the background vocals. He has also played drums for Call Me No One and Methods of Mayh ...

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David Ellefson David Warren Ellefson (born November 12, 1964) is an American musician, best known for his long tenure as the bassist for thrash metal band Megadeth. Ellefson initially became an accomplished bassist and honed his songwriting skills while leadin ...

– Bass

Discography

* 2008: ''

'' (EP)

References

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External links

Official Iron Steel MySpace
American alternative metal musical groups Heavy metal musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state) Musical groups established in 2008 Musical groups from Atlanta Musical quintets