I'm listening to the "Rock Star" soundtrack today.
I sometimes listen to it, but I'm always excited!
Well, Steelheart seems to be back this year finally. The new lineup of the band is confirmed and they will start recording. The band seems to be 3-piece band. I really want to hear the new album.

It was 1990 that they came to Japan for the first time with the big hit song called "She's Gone". Then during the tour after the second album, at the show in Denver, the lighting set collapsed and fell on Mike's (singer for Steelheart) head. He had to stop his career next year and a half because of this terrible accident. And he lost some memories, so he seemed to be very frustrated.

Then he came to Japan again with the third album for the promotion in 1996. He did some instore events at the record stores with the new guitarist. Mike's vocal was more powerful and emotional, and he looked stronger. They showed a great performance. But it's been 10 years since then ... Mike lost his mother because of leukemia, and lost his father too ... I think he had a very hard time mentally. In 2001, Mike did the singer's voice for the lengendary band called "Steel Dragon" in the movie "Rock Star". His vocal was so powerful and it sounded amazing with the powerful guitar play by Zakk Wylde.
I really hope Steelheart will be back this year ... the new album, tour, and DVD release!

Rock Star website
Steelheart Official Site

Finally Whitesnake's live DVD+CD's released date in Japan is fixed!
I expected it would be released before the Japan tour in May, and it comes true.
It's good for me ... it has Japanese subtitles. I imagine the set on the upcoming Japan tour will be similar to this DVD, but I expect some surprise ...
I hope Burning Rain will release the new album and tour also. I haven't listened to Doug's music since 2000 except for some songs on tribute albums or another projects.
It's been too long to wait ... anyway, I want to hear the new songs!!!