"I don't think Yngwie Malmsteen is going to be making any surprise appearances at my gig...but the invitation's there."

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"Hard On The Outside (Heart On The Inside)" is the latest single by the RON KEEL BAND. The track was released ahead of their upcoming full-length KEELWORLD, expected later this summer. KEELWORLD is unique in the sense that it's a collection of new songs from each of the band's frontman Ron Keel has led over the last 40+ years. New songs by STEELER, KEEL, IRON HORSE, RON KEEL, and the RON KEEL BAND are expected.

In addition, the RON KEEL BAND has announced their final tours of the US, Columbia, and Brazil, which begins in 2024 and ends sometime in 2025. Is this really the end for Ron Keel? A retrospective album (albeit with new material) and a final tour announcement sure make it seem so. What better way to find out for sure, than to ask the man himself.

I had the chance to catch up with Ron Keel ahead of his final shows in Las Vegas and Hollywood. Together we discuss his latest single, his upcoming KEELWORLD album (with cover art reveal), what exactly is 'final' about his upcoming tour, could we see any past band members sharing the stage along the way, why joining his Patreon page is money well spent, what is his biggest regret looking back on 40+ years, and much, much more.

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2022 (July) - Ron Keel interview HERE
2022 (Feb) - Ron Keel Interview HERE
2018 - RON KEEL - Metal Cowboy review HERE