![]() 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. Subscribe To Be Alerted When We Add New Videos – / From the album THROUGH WORLDS OF STARDUST.Miljenko Matijevic born Novemis an internationally known Croatian-American singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and video director. SteelHeart‘s “Lips Of Rain” video: Steelheart – “Lips Of Rain” (Official Video) You can read the rest of the article at Ultimate Classic Rock. I best describe this album as ‘deep, sexy, loving, twisted, romantic and hungry rock ‘n’ roll.’” “Our focus was to bring back the magic in the music with songs that have been lived, loved, laughed and struggled. “I cannot express how excited I am for you all to hear this new album,” Miljenko enthused in a press release. 15, ends a nearly decade-long drought between full-length releases from the band, and finds Matijevic reunited with Steelheart veterans such as guitarist Uros Raskovski, bassist Rev Jones and drummer Mike Humbert. “Lips of Rain” follows the release of Through Worlds of Stardust‘s first single, “You Got Me Twisted,” which debuted last month. Other footage was shot in the more temperate Malibu Hills. The video premiered today on Ultimate Classic Rock, which stated in part (with slight edit):ĭirected by frontman Miljenko Matijevic, the clip was partly filmed at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah according to band reps, the crew shot in the Flats for three days during a heat wave boasting temperatures in the high 90s. SteelHeart have released a video for their new ballad “Lips Of Rain’ from the upcoming new album Through Worlds Of Stardust, which will be released via Frontiers Music Srl on September 15, 2017. SteelHeart release video for ballad “Lips Of Rain”
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