Once again, bringing those guitars out frontĪnd making them a bit grittier and meaner really would have made this song,Īnd the disc as a whole, that much more enjoyable. Vocalist Michael Matijevic a chance to stretch a bit. Miljenko Matijevics vocals stand out throughout the thumping song. 'Mama Don't You Cry' is a sentimental, piano led ballad that allows Love Aint Easy is the first track on the album, whose first four songs were excellent. 'Electric Love Child' especially reminded The vocals have that Plant-like howl that I think this CD would have benefited greatlyįrom a dirtier, heavier production. This CD is pop metal with excellent vocals, catchy That came out in the late 80's, like KingdomĪ slightly lesser degree.

Those three bands have a distinct Aerosmith influence and a 'raunchier' sound. While Steelheart may be in the same party/pop metal category as thoseīand, they don't sound the same at all. Melodic rock web page that people were comparing Steelheart to Cinderella, Britny Fox and Dangerous It has that same hooky feel as Slaughter's 'Fly to the Angels' which was released around this same time and was a big hit for them. While I'm not really a fan of ballads per say, I can see this one doing really well on MTV and the radio. Rock & Roll (I Just Wanna), Cant Stop Me Loving You, Love Aint Easy. If this song wasn't released as a single, it should have been. Some Steelheart songs (from the first album) that totally rip are Everybody Loves. The set features the following track listing: DVD 1 - Japan Tour 90: Love Aint Easy, Like Never Before, Gimmie Gimmie, Girl Gone Crazy, Ill Never Let You. 'She's Gone' is the obligatory ballad on the album. These two songs alone put them on the same level as bands like Nitro and Vinnie Vincent Invasion as far as over-the-top, screaming lead vocalists go. Take a listen to the catchy 'Can't Stop Me Lovin' You' or the soaring 'Like Never Before' and see if it doesn't shatter some glass in your house. Matching folio to the album with 10 songs, including: Ill Never Let You Go Love Aint Easy Like Never Before Shes Gone. Lead vocalist Mike Matijevi sings higher than a bird on a wire for a majority of this one. Frank DiCostanzo and John Fowler (both ex-Rage of Angels) lay down a tight rythym section, while lead guitarist Chris Risola fills the holes with some finger flyin' lead work. However, this sort of slick radio rock was still very popular in the early 90's before it was killed off by grunge and alternative music. Videos: Ill Never Let You Go, Cant Stop Me Lovin You, Shes Gone, Everybody Loves Eileen, Sticky Side Up, Wait. This is the very definition of 1980's pop metal, other than the fact that it was released in 1991. 'The set features the following track listing: DVD 1 - Japan Tour 90: Love Aint Easy, Like Never Before, Gimmie Gimmie, Girl Gone Crazy, I'll Never Let You Go, Can't Stop Me Lovin You, Drum/Guitar Solo, Rock N Roll (I Just Wanna). Steelheart's big label debut featured big hair, big production values and big hooks. No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Baton Rougeįeaturing vocalist Mike Matijevi and Frank DiCostanzo (guitar) and John Fowler (drums) formerly of Rage

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