ABOUT
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.
Robert Fenning – Lead vocals
Alex Markham – Guitars and backing vocals
Dominic Swords – Bass and backing vocals
Adam Carruthers – Guitars
Chris Smurthwaite – Keyboards and backing vocals
Michael Levy – Drums
DISCOGRAPHY
2014 SHAFT OF STEEL – EP
SELF-RELEASED
2020 STEEL HEARTBEAT
AOR HEAVEN
2021 TORN – SINGLE
SELF-RELEASED
2022 STAY (FEAT. JANEY SMITH) – SINGLE
SELF-RELEASED
2022 BODY AND MIND (CELTIC VERSION) – SINGLE
SELF-RELEASED
2023 BACK TO ME – SINGLE
SELF-RELEASED
2023 A THOUSAND NIGHTS – SINGLE
SELF-RELEASED
VIDEO