“We did several shows and we were working together, and I was considering bringing him back into the camp. “We were definitely still in touch,” Matijevic told Royal Flush. However, the song’s title proved to be sadly prophetic, as Kanowski suddenly passed away last month.Īlthough Kanowski was no longer an official member of the group at the time of his death, Matijevic was still very much in touch with his ex-bandmate and the pair were even on the verge of collaborating once again. The updated lineup saw moderate success with the single “ We All Die Young,” featured in the soundtrack to the Mark Wahlberg film Rock Star. When Matijevic decided to come out of his forced retirement in 1996, behind him stood a completely different version of Steelheart, one which featured guitar virtuoso Kenny Kanowski.
The accident, combined with the changing musical environment at the time, resulted in a four-year hiatus for the band. However, the first of two major tragedies in the group’s history would occur at a gig opening for Slaughter that year when Matijevic was struck in the head by a lighting truss, knocking the frontman unconscious and causing multiple devastating injuries. Sophomore effort Tangled In Reins, released two years later, failed to generate the same buzz as its predecessor in the U.S., although it did perform exceedingly well in Asia, driven by the single “ Mama Don’t You Cry,” which reached #1 in Hong Kong and Japan. The band had its highs and lows following the enormous success of their initial offering. Steelheart, Matijevic’s brainchild, entered the metal scene in 1990 with their self-titled debut album, most remembered for the hit power ballad “ I’ll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes),” a stand-out in a hair band era that oozed with infectious odes.
Known for possessing one of rock’s most powerful and melodic voices, Miljenko Matijevic is back with a brand-new album comprised of a healthy mix of throwback anthems and modern tunes. Steelheart’s ‘Through Worlds of Stardust,’ out September 15
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