Backstory:
Formed in the steel town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2004, Impure Steel is a band made up of four childhood friends who shared a love for music and a deep-seated connection to their blue-collar roots. The band’s frontman, Tommy “Rust” Russo, along with guitarist Johnny “Smelter” Smith, bassist Billy “Forge” Franklin, and drummer Mikey “Molten” Murphy, created a unique sound that encapsulates the spirit of their hometown, blending the grit of their working-class upbringing with fiery musical talent.

Over the years, Impure Steel has strived to stay true to their roots, using their music as a testament to the hardworking men and women they grew up around. Their journey has not been without its struggles, from line-up changes to personal tragedies, but these challenges only added to the raw authenticity of their music. Today, the band has a solid following, connecting with fans who are drawn to their unfiltered portrayal of life, love, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

Genre:
Heavy Metal Rock with a touch of Blues

Title:
“Forged in Flame”

Full Lyrics with Chord Progression:

[Intro]
(Am – G – F – E)

Verse 1:
(Am) Born in the heart of an (G) iron town,
(F) Raised by the sound of the (E) hammer’s pound.
(Am) Childhood dreams smeared with (G) soot and grime,
(F) Echoing the rhythm of (E) factory time.

Chorus:
(Am) We are the (G) Impure Steel,
(F) Forged in the (E) flame, born to feel.
(Am) Hardened hearts, (G) yet we bleed,
(F) Singing the songs of the (E) working breed.

Verse 2:
(Am) In the glow of the (G) molten pour,
(F) We found our sound, we (E) found our roar.
(Am) From the furnace, our (G) spirits rise,
(F) Like the sparks that (E) light the skies.

(Repeat Chorus)

Outro:
(Am) We are the (G) Impure Steel,
(F) Never broken, just (E) bent to heal.
(Am) In the heat and (G) in the strain,
(F) We found our song in the (E) iron vein.

Favorite Fan:
Their favorite fan is named Amy “Anvil” Anderson, a metalworker herself, who connects deeply with the band’s music and story. Amy says, “Impure Steel is my favorite band because their music speaks directly to my soul. It’s like they’ve taken the heartbeat of our town, our lives, and turned it into a song. They remind me that no matter how tough things get, there’s always a rhythm to find, a song to sing. It’s the soundtrack of my life.”