The underground punk band American Steel was founded in 1996 while making a name for themselves in the San Francisco punk district. They independently released a 7" entitled "Hope Wanted" and the first pressing sold out almost immediately thanks to the heavy push on the first ever U.S. tour in late 1996. A year later, American Steel hooked up with indie producer Kevin Army (Mister T Experience, Fuel, Operation Ivy) to create their eponymous debut, which was released on New Disorder in 1998. The following year, American Steel inked a deal with Lookout! and issued Rogue's March. Jagged Thoughts appeared in June 2001. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide