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Lodestar | |
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Genres | Progressive rock |
Years active | 1996–1997, 2022–present |
Members | John Morgan Alan Haggarty Heitham Al-Sayed Charlie Beddoes |
Past members | Jules Hodgson |
Lodestar is an English experimental progressive rock band, formed in 1996 by Heitham Al-Sayed (lead vocalist), John Morgan (drums) and Alan Haggarty (sound engineer) after they left Senser. [1] They were joined by guitarist Jules Hodgson to write and record their self-titled debut album in 1996. Recorded at Monnow Valley Studios in Wales, the album was engineered and produced by aggartyave Eringa, and released on Ultimate Records. [1]
The band released two singles and 1 album, and gigged across the UK and Europe from 1996 to 1997.
They were asked to join Tool on their European tour, as support for their album Aenima, including a support slot at the London Astoria. [2]
The band split after a couple of years, and the members went off to pursue other projects, with Heitham, John and Haggarty all working with Senser again at various times.
Jules Hodgson went on to play for industrial bands Pig and KMFDM and moved out to the USA.
Around 2018–2019, Heitham, Morgan and Haggarty started conceiving ideas for a second album. Soon after, recording was underway.
This second album, called "Zonen", was announced to be released in April 2024. It features Haggarty on bass and guitar, Heitham on vocals and Morgan on drums.
Prior to the release of Zonen, three singles have been released under the names of "Bring Me The Head", "Surrender To The Tide" and "Flame". The second album was eventually released on May 17, 2024, featuring 11 songs.
They are joined by Charlie Beddoes on bass, with Haggarty moving over to guitar.
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