The ballad 'She's Gone' which showcased Matijevic's wide vocal range hit #1 on the International Charts, staying there for 17 weeks. It sold 33,000 albums on its first day in Japan alone, and quickly hit platinum status. Steelheart released their self-titled debut album in 1990. Realizing that the Red Alert name was already taken, the band settled on Steelheart allegedly because of their attitude after trying to get a record deal for so long. The next day, Stan Poses had the demo tape, within an hour of hearing it, Matijevic received a phone call confirming that 'Red Alert' had just been given a contract with MCA records. However, Poses wasn't interested, despite this Matijevic persevered and eventually was given a scribbled address. Recording a four-track demo tape, Matijevic managed to meet artist manager Stan Poses.

Frank DiCostanzo joined as a second guitarist and John Fowler replaced Jack Wilkenson on drums, after leaving the band 'Rage of Angels'. Steelheart started off as a usual rock band called Red Alert whose members included James Ward (bass), Chris Risola (guitars), Jack Wilkenson (drums) and after auditioning, Michael Matijevic on vocals. Steelheart is one of the last Glam metal bands.Formed in 1990, the band is fronted by vocalist Michael Matijevic, and is noted for its use of Matijevic's wide vocal range. Past_members = Frank DiConstanzo James Ward Steve Hart Kenny Kanowski Vincent Mele Alex Makarovich John Fowler Uros Ravoski Sigve Sjursen URL = [ Current_members = Miljenko Matijevic Chris Risola Bill Lonero Rev Jones Mike Humbert

Steelheart members