After their triumphant return from a five year hiatus, American Steel are primed to build on their remarkable momentum and acclaim with the release of their fifth full-length, DEAR FRIENDS AND GENTLE HEARTS. From the opening note, DEAR FRIENDS reflects American Steel's unique ability to deliver invigorating songs with an artistic approach that is lost one the majority of their peers. The album's penetrating songs, soulful choruses, and smart, constantly progressing guitar work combine to create what is by far the band's paramount achievement to date.