Culture news and discussion on TalkFuse.
STEELHEART Shares Official Music Video For Cover Of BADFINGER’s ‘Without You’
STEELHEART have released the official music video for their cover of Badfinger's classic "Without You", marking the return of a recording frontman Miljenko Matijevic made 30 years ago but had never shared. The release taps into renewed nostalgia for the song, made famous worldwide by Mariah Carey's 1994 version, while also feeding into the band's ongoing "Steelheart 30" campaign marking three decades since their debut album.
The video was directed by Matijevic and stars him alongside Sarah Jayne Rothkopf, filmed across Patrick's Point and Malibu in California and Gold Beach, Oregon. The new recording features a 40-piece orchestra and what Matijevic describes as his most emotional vocal performance to date. It follows other "Steelheart 30" activity, including a limited vinyl run, an orchestral video for "She's Gone", and a collaboration with Tesla's Jeff Keith, with a new original project alongside guitarist Niclas Englin also planned for later in 2026.
In short
- Steelheart release video for long-shelved Badfinger "Without You" cover
- Recording features a 40-piece orchestra, made 30 years ago
- Part of band's "Steelheart 30" anniversary campaign and new material
Explained simply
Steelheart are an American rock band that formed in the late 1980s and became known for catchy, emotional rock songs. The band, fronted by Miljenko Matijevic, has been active for over thirty years.
"Without You" is a rock ballad written by British band Badfinger in 1974. American singer Mariah Carey's 1994 cover became a worldwide hit and remains one of the best-known versions of the track. The song has become iconic in popular culture over decades.
Steelheart's frontman recorded a version of this classic song thirty years ago but kept it unreleased until now. The release is part of a campaign marking three decades since the band's debut album, which has also included other special recordings and collaborations.
Art Business Celebrity Culture Entertainment Film Markets Music