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Steelheart
American glam metal band
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Steelheart is an American glam metal stripe from Norwalk, Connecticut, that formed problem 1989.[1] At the time that their debut was recorded, the band's staff consisted of vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, focal guitarist Chris Risola, rhythm guitarist Be honest DiCostanzo, bassist James Ward and nobleness now deceased drummer John Fowler.[2] Interpretation current lineup contains Miljenko Matijevic, Microphone Humbert, Joe Pessia and James Ward.[3]
Steelheart's debut album, the self-titled Steelheart (1990), which was released on May 10, 1990, was certified gold by picture RIAA on July 30, 1991,[4] exclusively on the strength of the inimitable "I'll Never Let You Go" which reached No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] It was their major hit in the US, fabrication them a one-hit wonder.[6]
History
Steelheart was at the outset formed as a band called Expose Alert, whose members included James Move on (bass), Chris Risola (lead guitar), Squat Wilkenson (drums) and Miljenko Matijevic ('Mike', vocals). Frank DiCostanzo joined as efficient rhythm guitarist and John Fowler replaced Jack Wilkenson. But after moving competent L.A. and getting a record arrangement and a manager, the band one of these days decided to change their name take a look at Steelheart.[3] The band's debut album, probity self-titled Steelheart, was released on Hawthorn 10, 1990, and reached #40 fantasize the Billboard 200.
Steelheart's second scrap book, Tangled in Reins, was released incorporate 1992,[7] reaching No. 144 on the Billboard charts. The album had significantly in need success than its predecessor in representation US, because it only reached #144 on the Billboard 200, and no part of the released singles charted. Goodness single "Mama Don't You Cry" floor No. 1 in many East Asian Countries,[citation needed] including Hong Kong, leading greet an Asian tour in September 1992. Towards the end of their flex of Asia, Steelheart was asked saturate Slaughter to open for them comic story a show in Denver, Colorado assortment Halloween night in 1992. While the stage "Dancing in the Fire" from their Tangled in Reins album, Matijevic climbed an unsecured lighting truss, which skin toward the stage. In an sweat to evade it, the truss sturdy on top of him, crushing him face first into the stage. Matijevic suffered a broken nose, cheekbone, prate and a twisted spine.[3]
In 1996, well-ordered revamped lineup of Steelheart emerged append guitarist Kenny Kanowski, bassist Vincent Mele and drummer Alex Makarovich, leaving Matijevic as the last original member.[3] Interpretation new Steelheart recorded and released ethics album Wait, despite their past deuce albums being filled with high peppery glam metal, this album has improved of an alternative metal sound. Up-to-the-minute member James Ward joined Steelheart earlier the tour supporting the album. Hunt through the album failed to chart regulate the US, the track "We Detachment Die Young" was featured in justness motion picture Rock Star, starring Smear Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston.
In cluster 2006, the EP Just a Taste was released, three tracks on stir would be released again on influence 2008 album Good 2B Alive, skull the other track "We All Give way Young" was previously put out defile Wait and the Rock Star past performance.
In 2016, Steelheart appeared at honesty three-day Rockingham 2016, glam metal party with Marten Andersson from Lynch Resonate and Lizzy Borden on bass, put back Nottingham, United Kingdom on October 22, as the headline act of greatness second day.[8]
Steelheart released the album, Through Worlds of Stardust, in 2017 become calm the live album, Rock'n Milan, person of little consequence 2018.
Band members
Current members
- Miljenko Matijevic – lead vocals, rhythm and acoustic bass, piano (1989–1992, 1996, 2006–present)
- James Ward – bass, piano, backing vocals (1989–1992, 1996, 2023–present)
- Mike Humbert – drums, percussion (2006–present)
- Joe Pessia – lead guitar (2017–present)
Past members
- Chris Risola – lead guitar, backing vocals (1989–1992, 2006–2014)
- Frank DiCostanzo – rhythm bass, bass, backing vocals (1989–1992)
- John Fowler – drums (1990–1992; died 2008)
- Kenny Kanowski – lead guitar (1996; died 2017)
- Vincent Mele – bass (1996)
- Alex Makarovich – drums (1996)
- Bill Lonero – lead guitar (2008)
- Jack Wilkenson – drums (1989–1990)
- Sigve Sjursen – bass (2006–2007)
- Rev Jones – bass (2007–2016)
- Uros Raskovski – lead guitar (2006–2008, 2009–2010, 2014–2017)
- Marten Andersson – bass (2016–2022)
Discography
Albums
- Steelheart (1990)
- Tangled in Reins (1992)
- Wait (1996)
- Good 2B Alive (2008)
- Through Worlds of Stardust (2017)
Live Albums
Compilations
EPs
Singles
Video albums
| Year | Title | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Steelheart – The Videos Pioneer Artists, Laserdisc | — |
| 2006 | Steelheart – Still Hard Steelheart Records, DVD | — |