Shaft of Steel are a UK metal band who blend melodic rock, ’80s synths and heavy riffs to create a unique but infectious sound.

Their debut EP was released independently in 2014 and it led to a string of festivals and support slots with major artists in the AOR genre. Their first full-length album was released by German label AOR Heaven in 2020 to wide acclaim in heavy rock magazines worldwide.

They have since released a popular cover of Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn”, a state-of-the-art music video for their 2023 single “Back to Me” and the synth-laden anthem “A Thousand Nights”.

2026 sees them return to the live music circuit, with a string of gigs and new material planned for release.