{"product_id":"sex-drugs-and-steel-steel-affliction","title":"Sex, Drugs and Steel, Steel Affliction -CD","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSteel Affliction – Sex, Drugs and Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Steel Affliction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Sex, Drugs and Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e CD (Original Pressing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e S.A. Records (Self-Released \/ Independent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy Metal \/ Power Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eSex, Drugs and Steel\u003c\/b\u003e is the debut (and primary) release from the Arizona-based heavy metal outfit \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003eSteel Affliction\u003c\/b\u003e. Emerging during the mid-2000s underground traditional metal revival, the band aimed to recapture the high-octane energy of 1980s US Power Metal (USPM). Produced independently by the band, the album gained a cult following among \"true metal\" enthusiasts for its uncompromising stance against the prevailing trends of the era. The lineup featured vocalist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"494\"\u003eJames \"The Beast\" Cass\u003c\/b\u003e, guitarists \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"529\"\u003eKevin Hudson\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"546\"\u003eChris Chrusciaki\u003c\/b\u003e, bassist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"572\"\u003eSteve \"The Shark\" Sharkey\u003c\/b\u003e, and drummer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"611\"\u003eJeff Cass\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a relentless tribute to the \"Old School\" era, characterized by galloping rhythms, soaring vocals, and dual-guitar harmonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavily influenced by the likes of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Jag Panzer, the music emphasizes speed, melody, and traditional song structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Tracks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e\"Steel Affliction\"\u003c\/b\u003e serves as the band's anthem, while tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003e\"Point of No Return\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003e\"Lust for Gold\"\u003c\/b\u003e showcase their ability to balance aggression with catchy, anthemic choruses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVocal Style:\u003c\/b\u003e James Cass delivers a classic metal performance, utilizing a wide range of gritty mid-tones and piercing high-frequency screams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLyric Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e True to its title, the album explores classic metal tropes—fantasy, rebellion, and the lifestyle of the genre itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal CD \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e As an independent release with limited distribution, the original CD is quite scarce and highly sought after by collectors of underground US metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e The original 2005 release was issued by the band on their own \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eS.A. Records\u003c\/b\u003e imprint. It features a standard jewel case with a multi-page booklet containing lyrics and band photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e The cover art is a quintessential metal illustration featuring the band’s logo prominently over a gritty, industrial backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the band did not have major label backing, the initial pressing run was relatively small. It is frequently traded among collectors of \"obscure\" heavy metal and rarely appears in mainstream retail shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2023 Reissue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e For your inventory awareness, the album was re-released in 2023 by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eHeaven and Hell Records\u003c\/b\u003e as a \"20th Anniversary Edition\" with bonus tracks. However, the 2005 S.A. Records original remains the preferred choice for purist collectors.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Steel Affliction, Sex Drugs and Steel, Original CD, 2005, S.A. Records, US Power Metal, Heavy Metal, Rare CD, Underground Metal, Arizona Metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Underground US Power Metal, Rare Independent Metal CDs, 2000s Heavy Metal Revival, Cult Classic Metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Helstar, Omen, Vicious Rumors, Liege Lord, Attacker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Steel Affliction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51395234595133,"sku":"5596","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/R-750379-1501050464-5318.jpg?v=1771302114","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/sex-drugs-and-steel-steel-affliction","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}