STEELHEART Singer Miljenko Matijevic - "I Don’t Know If I Can Write Like I Used To Write In The Early '90s"
February 10, 2009, 15 years ago
Rockpages.gr spoke with STEELHEART singer Miljenko Matijevic regarding the band's new album, Good 2B Alive. An excerpt from the chat follows:
Rockpages.gr: Good 2B Alive marks Steelheart’s return, but it also marks a departure from the trademark sound of the first couple of records. It sounds more aggressive, with sharp guitars and a big, modern production. Is this the 'new' Steelheart or an 'updated' version of the old one?
Miljenko Matijevic: "It’s an evolution…from my perspective, it’s called growing up…people grow up and move forward. I think it’s important for me as an artist and person not to stay in the past. I am not saying that I turn my back in the past…I am proud of my past and I totally respect it! To be honest, I don’t know if I can write like I used to write in the early '90s. I mean, I know that I am capable of doing it, but I don’t want to because I am a different person."
Rockpages.gr: Are you concerned of the long-time fans’ possible negative reaction?
Miljenko Matijevic: "So far, the reaction from the media and the fans has been overwhelming! I gave my heart and should for this record and as I said before I didn’t want to recreate the sound of the '70s or '80s. There were only one or two fans who complained about the new direction. I mean, come on…grow up, listen to the music and accept that we are grown ups."
You can find the entire interview here.
