While poking around a bit, I came across this article floating around by Gear Patrol. Obviously steel is my preferred material so I might be a tad biased, but the words reign true in this article. Whether its nostalgia, the classy look or more importantly the quality of the ride, steel is in fact real.
http://gearpatrol.com/2015/05/20/why-the-steel-frame-bike-is-still-great/