![]() ![]() The album had significantly less success than its predecessor in the USA, because it only reached #144 on the Billboard 200, and none of the released singles charted. Steelheart's second album, Tangled in Reins, was released in 1992, reaching No. 144 on the Billboard charts. The band's debut album, the self-titled Steelheart, was released on May 10, 1990, and reached #40 on the Billboard 200. ![]() and getting a record deal and a manager, the band ultimately decided to change their name to Steelheart. Frank DiCostanzo joined as a rhythm guitarist and John Fowler replaced Jack Wilkenson. Steelheart was initially formed as a band called Red Alert, whose members included James Ward (bass), Chris Risola (lead guitar), Jack Wilkenson (drums) and Miljenko Matijevic ('Mike', vocals). It was their only major hit in the US, making them a one-hit wonder. Steelheart's debut album, the self-titled Steelheart (1990), which was released on May 10, 1990, was certified gold by the RIAA on July 30, 1991, mainly on the strength of the single " I'll Never Let You Go" which reached No. The current lineup contains Miljenko Matijevic, Mike Humbert, Joe Pessia and Marten Andersson. At the time that their debut was recorded, the band's members consisted of vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, lead guitarist Chris Risola, rhythm guitarist Frank DiCostanzo, bassist James Ward and the now deceased drummer John Fowler. Reviewed by Brutus for Sleaze Roxx, September 2006.Steelheart is an American glam metal band from Norwalk, Connecticut, that formed in 1989. True, it doesn’t sound like much of the music pouring from rock stations on the radio today, however it does possess a timeless feeling, a feeling that another 10 or 15 years could go by and this will still be a great disc. A weak note to end an otherwise excellent effort.Īs I listen to this disc 14 years after it was released I’m surprised that it doesn’t have a dated sound. The sole disappointment on this disc to me was the final track, “Dancin’ in the Fire”, which sounds like they had one last spot to fill and nothing better to fill it with. “All Your Love” and “Mama Don’t You Cry” represent this disc’s softer side yet much more groomed than previous offerings such as “Angel Eyes” or “Can’t Stop Me From Loving You”. “Late For The Party” and “Sticky Side Up” are straight ahead rockers hinting at good times to come. The aggression and energy pours from the track “Steelheart”, sounding every bit of what the dark prelude to Skid Row‘s “18 And Life” could have been. “Electric Love Child” has a funky groove, fusing elements of 70s big rock with a modern feel. Gone are the overly sappy ballads, replaced by deeper, better developed tracks. This middle release is definitely the pinnacle of their career, taking the musical momentum their first release created and expounded upon it. Steelheart released three discs in their short career, the afore-mentioned self-titled debut and the third in name only – it basically served as a platform for Matijevic to explore his musical interests as a solo act. However, with the passing of the band from recording work it’s blatantly obvious the general public has not had the pleasure of hearing this Steelheart release. Anyone with a pulse who listens to this kind of music knows the name Steelheart and has heard the ungodly range Mike Matijevic can reach from their self-titled debut and his vocal work in the movie Rock Star. “I ain’t got time to listen!” Regardless the opening verse of this disc, you have to make time. Produced by Tom Werman and Mike Matijevic.
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