STARSEED
BAND:
Russell Spence - Vocals and Guitar
Gerald Gill - Guitars
Dale Anderson - Bass
Pete Wicker - Guitars
Andrew Spence - Drums and Vocals
STARSEED BIOGRPAHY 2009
Starseed deliver the kind of onslaught that leaves punters moshing, cart-wheeling, screaming and dry-heaving with sheer excitement. In reality, it's some of the most satisfying melodic hard rock you're likely to hear; infused with soaring melodies and epic energy. Powerful, riff driven rock with electrifying stage shows. Their music grasps many elements of the post grunge scene drawing influences from early Pearl Jam to the power and torment found in hard stalwarts like Soil.
Since these humble beginnings in 2000, Starseed have grown from strength to strength over the years having performed at some of the UK’s most prestigious events and venues including Download Festival 07, numerous headline slots at the Clapham Grand, Camden Underworld and the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool.
2008 was by far one of the most productive years for the band. They supported the 80’s Matchbox B-Line Disaster for a blow-up New Years show at Monto Water Rats; and Starseed were nominated for Best Live Band at the Indy Music Awards.
Stampeding along in 2008, Starseed also released their powerful single “Love’s War” and an EP of the same name which has recently received regular air-play on Total Rock Radio. The single was launched at a sold out show at the Purple Turtle in Camden and saw the band end off the year headlining a packed London Astoria 2 before it’s tragic demise.
Starseedare determined to build on their success and set the music scene alight in 2009. With plans to record their 2nd full length album in April followed by an epic CD launch at IndigO2 in July. Run Through The Desert (Chris Cornell’s touring band) have invited Starseed to play with them at The Fly on the 1st March, together with Noxshi (Cat Steven’s son’s band), and there are quite a few more interesting nominations and festivals brewing in the pipeline. Follow the ‘Seed to stay up to date with all this and more!
QUOTES
"Starseed go from strength to strength raising the bar for heavy rock in the UK. The Love's War EP is impeccable. Driving rhythms and soaring melodies that are as good as, if not stronger, than any rock heavyweights from the US, and live - 100% fist-in-the-air, balls-on-the-floor ROCK with incredible performance and outstanding musicianship. This band is going to emerge like a punch in the face leaving the British public begging to be hit again."
DJ Alli-Cat (Alli Hodge) - Total Rock Radio
"There isn’t much else I can say other than this band are pure ROCK - by far the best heavy rock act to pass through FeedMe Music in the last 9 years. Their headline show at Astoria 2 is a testament to what this band is heading for - an enormously successful future." Dave Grenfell - FeedMe Music (2008 Indy Awards Best Promoter)
“Starseed are one of the finest heavy rock bands playing in the UK at the moment. Proving a superb choice to launch our new music section for our online video channel High.TV. These guys blew us away with their hugely commanding music, their outstanding, tight, live performances and powerfully written songs. They have a bright future ahead...How the f**k are they not signed?” Rob Smith – www.high.tv – Channel Coordinator
"Starseed have it all, a powerful leading voice driving their music through, unforgettable melodies, a glowing stage presence and hard hitting drum beats to drag the listener in and sends them home on a high."
Sarah O'Donnell – www.spoonfed.co.uk
“Starseed is packed full of rock driven melodies and heart-on-sleeve vocals. Their bone crunching tunes send stomping vibrations through body, mind and soul. It’s their drive and determination that is the key to their future. They have been on a spiral rise over the last few years and the peak to their success is within sight.”
Craig Richmond – www.mosh2music.co.uk
ACHIEVEMENTS
Performed on the Nokia Stage at Download Festival 2007
Had their track ‘All You Become’ featured on the extreme sports show ‘Wild Spirits’ on Sky Sports
Headlined Clapham Grand on numerous occasions
Headlined Camden Underworld
Played the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool
Supported 80’s Matchbox B-Line Disaster on New Years Eve 07/08
Successfully delivered a sold out show for their EP launch @ Purple Turtle, Camden
Midrand Radio interview in South Africa
Headlined The Peel in Kingston and brought in great local support
Headlined a night of London’s top bands at the packed out Astoria 2, before its tragic demise and demolition
For more info on Starseed, please visit:
www.planetstarseed.com(currently under construction)
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