The group’s self titled debut album ‘SteelHeart’ was released in 1990, bringing them almost immediate commercial success, with critics comparing their forceful hard rock sound to Led Zeppelin’s. Band ultimately changed name from “Red Alert” to “SteelHeart”. Within a month the trio had secured a new manager and a record deal with MCA. The trio had no contacts nor did they have any idea what the procedure was to getting signed, but with great determination, that was their only goal. During his second year of college it dawned on him… “I was meant to be a singer”, so Matijevic promptly tossed his books out the second story window and focused all his time and energy on the band.Īfter completing a five song demo, Matijevic, Jimmy Ward and Matijevic’s friend John Belmont travelled to Los Angles, with one thing in mind… to get a record deal. Right after high school Matijevic attended college to major in mechanical engineering. Jack was eventually replaced by John Fowler (Drums), Frank DeCostanzo (Rhythm) was added to form a five-piece. Stroh’s offer, Matijevic, now sixteen years old, joined up with James Ward (Bassist), Chris Risola (Guitar), and Jack Wilkinson (Drums), “Red Alert” was formed. Mr Stroh strongly believed that Matijevic belonged with one of the bands that rehearsed in his studio.Īfter careful consideration, of Mr. He had seen Matijevic perform in a night club with “The Mission’. Don was the owner of Showcase Studios, a rehearsal complex in Norwalk Ct. Shortly after the disband of “The Mission”, Matijevic received a phone call from a gentleman named Don Stroh. Matijevic was now equipped with studio and writing experience. He worked very closely with the leader of the band, Elliot Lewis, (who later became a member of “The Average White Band”).
Matijevic joined a band called “The Mission”, at the age of fifteen. Despite much interest by producer Morgan Walker, “Teaser” fizzled out. When Matijevic was thirteen years old he and John formed a band name “Teaser”, playing covers tunes as well as original music. However at age eleven he was introduced to Led Zeppelin and that is when his musical journey began to come alive. Matijevic and John had a strong interest, and affinity for music, which only grew stronger once they reached America.Īt age nine Matijevic began singing in the church choir, he also played country music such as Johnny Cash, and John Denver. The family took residence first in Scarsdale, N.Y., then a year later settled in Greenwich, Connecticut. Matijevic and older brother John were brought to America, from Zagreb, Croatia by their parents, in 1970. He gained fame as the multi-octave singer-songwriter, of the highly acclaimed rock band, SteelHeart.
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We also talk about his experience working on the music for the movie Rock Star and what the fictitious band Steel Dragon is up to today.Miljenko Matijevic born Novemis an internationally known Croatian-American singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and video director. We talk all about how the band got their big break, his near fatal accident that derailed everything, and the brand new single titled “Trust In Love”. This guy probably has one of the best voices out there! Incredible vocal talent for days and then some! But not only is he a skilled vocalist, he also has some great songs. And if you haven’t heard of Miljenko or STEELHEART, then you are in for a treat. On this episode of ROCK DOWN SOUTH, we sit down with Miljenko Matijević from the 80’s rock band STEELHEART.
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