STEELHEART

Miljenko Matijević is a world-class vocalist who embodies STEELHEART and has performed as the lead singer for the current-day DOORS and as the singer for the ‘fictional’ band STEEL DRAGON from the film ROCK STAR (starring Mark Wahlberg) which also includes Zakk Wylde, Matt Sorum and Jeff Pilson.

The Croatian rocker has lived in Korea and is now living in Los Angeles as he pursues music and acting opportunities. Matijevic has dedicated his most recent material to bringing the world together – releasing “Trust In Love”. The epic video is a love-letter to Korean culture, Directed/Produced by Matijevic along with Director of photography Robert Reed Altman (son of legendary director, Robert Altman).

Over two years in the making, the song was originally conceived as a plea for the peaceful unification of the Korean peninsula, but the song has evolved into a wider-reaching message for the masses. Amidst the current geopolitical climate, and the invasion and war on Ukraine in particular, Matijević’s song is inspirational and highly relevant. “One night after watching the news on television, I was saddened to hear about the pain and suffering that the people of North and South Korea are going through,” says Matijević. “I turned off the television and sat down at my piano, immediately the song started writing itself. The words ‘Trust in Love’ came to me, and I knew this song was meant for the Korean people. And now, in light of what’s happening in Ukraine, I feel that this message is something meant for the entire world.”

The song has been released in English and Korean on all major music streaming and downloading platforms. The Mandarin Chinese version is out today. Set to top the Guinness World Record for languages one song is recorded in, the verses of “Trust In Love” have been recorded in 13 languages, among them English, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, Croatian, French, German, Swedish, Russian and Ukrainian (the 14^th) is in development.

A STEELHEART 30^th Anniversary album, with a remake of STEEL DRAGON’s “We All Die Young” is in the works. Matijevic is also preparing for two feature film roles in the coming months.

Frontiers Music Srl is particularly excited to welcome STEELHEART to the label for the release of a brand new album in spring of 2017!

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“We have been asked by so many of you, “When will STEELHEART record a new album?” The time has now come,” announces singer Miljenko Matijevic. “This is going to be an amazing journey and a lot of fun! We are bringing all of you along with us as we embark on this journey with video updates from the studio.”

There are plans to have a few surprise guest appearances on the recording, with full band’s line-up to be revealed shortly. Be sure to keep up with the band via updates on their Facebook and official website for sneak peeks and hints of whom the special guests might be.

“We have been drinking wine and having fun sorting through songs,” continues Miljenko. “We are bit overwhelmed, as we have 41 songs in the YES pile already with more folders to go through. We are dedicated to choosing the perfect songs with the track flow invoking every emotion along the way.”

The vision and direction of the new album is to capture the energy we all enjoyed from the band’s first two albums and implement it with the energy and power of today’s rock music. It will be very melodic, but still heavy and hard hitting as well as featuring life lived, tear jerking ballads with orchestral colors.

“Thank you all for the love, support and your appreciation for our music,” concludes Miljenko. “We look forward to sharing this journey with you. Lets bring the magic back into the music and energy to the stage. We Love You All! Remember to live and enjoy your life!!!”