Lodestar (band)

Lodestar was an English experimental progressive rock band, formed in 1996 by Heitham Al-Sayed (lead vocalist), John Morgan (drums) and "Haggis" (sound engineer) after they left Senser.[1]

Lodestar
GenresProgressive rock
Years active1996–1997

The band released two singles, and gigged across the UK in 1997, including a support slot at the London Astoria with Tool.[2] The previous year, the group released their self-titled debut album on Ultimate Records.[1]

Discography

Albums
  • Lodestar CD Album [TOPPCD049] (A&M 1996)[3]
    1. "Another Day"
    2. "Salter's Ducks"
    3. "Wait A Minute"
    4. "Representative"
    5. "By Halves"
    6. "Better Late Than Never"
    7. "Aftertaste"
    8. "Worthwhile"
    9. "Soiled Blood"
    10. "Down In The Mud"
    11. "Iliac Crest"
  • Lodestar 12" Vinyl Album [TOPPLP049]
    • Same as above

Singles
  • "Another Day" CD [TOPP046CD] (1996)
    1. "Another Day"
    2. "All You Need"
    3. "11/8 Koroviev"
  • "Another Day" 7" Vinyl [TOPP046] (1996)[4]
    1. "Another Day"
    2. "Force Of Habit"
  • "Another Day" 12" Vinyl [TOPP046T] (Ultimate Records 1996)
    1. "Another Day"
    2. "All You Need"
    3. "11/8 Koroviev"
  • "Down in the Mud" CD [FEZ001CD] (A&M 1997)[3]
    1. "Down In The Mud"
    2. "Neat, Neat, Neat"
    3. "Down In The Mud" (Primitive Edit)
    4. "Horse"
  • "Down in the Mud" 7" Vinyl [FEZ001] (1997)[4]
    1. "Down In The Mud"
    2. "Somnopolis"

Promos
  • "Another Day" CD (1996)
    1. "Another Day"
    2. "All You Need"
    3. "11/8 Koroviev"
  • "Another Day" 12" Vinyl [UKPROMO8T] (1996)
    1. "Another Day"
    2. "Down In The Mud" (Primitive Edit)
  • "Down In The Mud" CD (1997)
    1. "Down In The Mud" (Radio Edit)
    2. "Down In The Mud" (Primitive Club Mix)
    3. "Salter's Ducks" (Alternate Mix)
    4. "Aftertaste"
    5. "Down In The Mud"
  • "Sampler" (Ultimate Records 1997)
    1. "Down In The Mud" (Radio Edit) (3:38)
    2. "Down In The Mud" (Primitive Club Mix) (4:19)
    3. "Salter's Ducks" (Alternate Mix) (4:08)
    4. "Aftertaste" (4:41)
    5. "Down In The Mud" (4:16)

Members
  • Heitham Al-Sayed (Vocals, 1996–1997)
  • John Morgan (Drums, 1996–1997)
  • "Haggis" (Bass, 1996–1997)
  • Jules Hodgson (Guitar, 1996–1997)[1]

References
  1. Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 270. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.
  2. "Tool, Lodestar, Foil: The Astoria, London". Kerrang.com. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
  3. "Discogs: Lodestar". Discogs.com. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
  4. "Lodestar Discography - UK". 45cat.com. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
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