SINGAPORE – Tucked away within the basement of an outdated mall lies gleaming Singapore’s simplest heavy steel bar, the place song enthusiasts brush shoulders with world rockers who helped pioneer the style.
Few venues cater to the rustic’s tiny however colourful steel scene, whilst the Executive has all in favour of luring extra mainstream headliners, maximum just lately American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
Across the nook from the looming Parliament and Superb Court docket constructions, The Flying V at The Adelphi is a steel song oasis within the differently manicured surroundings.
Deep Pink bassist Roger Glover used to be observed sitting on the bar, taking part in a gloomy Welsh beer forward of his band’s live performance on Would possibly 1.
“I’ve long past to a couple of puts adore it, and this is likely one of the perfect,” stated Glover, 78, whose British laborious rock band are at the back of one of the vital recognised bangers of all time, Smoke On The Water (1972).
On Would possibly 2, a meet-and-greet consultation used to be held for enthusiasts of mythical American steel musician Marty Friedman, former shredder for bands Megadeth and Cacophony.
Steel song forges a detailed neighborhood, stated Friedman, 61, whilst “enthusiasts of different genres have discovered excellent issues about steel”.
“So, it’s now not simply an underground neighborhood to any extent further,” he added, after posing for pictures and signing autographs.
“However puts like this are very cool as it’s the hardcore actual steel enthusiasts.”
