Lodestar (band)

Lodestar

Company type	Music group
Industry	Music
Founded	1996
Founder	Heitham Al-Sayed, John Morgan, Alan Haggarty
Headquarters	United Kingdom
Products	Music albums and singles

Lodestar is a UK-based experimental progressive rock ensemble established in 1996 by Heitham Al-Sayed (lead vocals), John Morgan (drums), and Alan Haggarty (sound engineering), following their exit from Senser. Guitarist Jules Hodgson later joined the group to collaborate on composing and recording their debut album, which took place at Monnow Valley Studios in Wales. The album, produced by Haggarty alongside Dave Eringa, was issued under Ultimate Records.

During 1996 and 1997, the band released one album and two singles while touring across the UK and Europe. They notably supported Tool during their European tour promoting Aenima, including a significant show at London's Astoria venue.

Following the group's dissolution, its members engaged in different ventures: Al-Sayed, Morgan, and Haggarty occasionally returned to Senser, while Hodgson performed with industrial bands Pig and KMFDM before moving to the United States.

From 2018 to 2019, Al-Sayed, Morgan, and Haggarty reunited to work on a follow-up album. Recording sessions began soon after, culminating in Zonen, which was announced for release in April 2024. On this album, Haggarty took on bass and guitar duties, Al-Sayed provided vocals, and Morgan played drums. Prior to the album launch, singles including "Bring Me The Head," "Surrender To The Tide," and "Flame" were released. Zonen officially came out on May 17, 2024, comprising eleven tracks.

The current roster features Charlie Beddoes on bass, with Haggarty transitioning to guitar.

Albums

• Lodestar CD Album [TOPPCD049] (A&M 1996)
• Lodestar 12" Vinyl Album [TOPPLP049] (identical tracklist)
• Zonen (self-released 2024)

Singles

• "Another Day" CD [TOPP046CD] (1996)
  1. "Another Day"
  2. "All You Need"
  3. "11/8 Koroviev"
• "Another Day" 7" Vinyl [TOPP046] (1996)
  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)
  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)
  1. "Down In The Mud"
  2. "Somnopolis"
• "Bring Me The Head" (self-released 2024)
  1. "Bring Me The Head"
• "Surrender To The Tide" (self-released 2024)
  1. "Surrender To The Tide"
• "Flame" (self-released 2024)
  1. "Flame"

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, 2022–present)
• John Morgan – drums (1996–1997, 2022–present)
• Alan Haggarty – guitar, bass, production, mixing (1996–1997, 2022–present)
• Charlie Beddoes – bass (2023–2024)
• Jules Hodgson – guitar (1996–1997)

External links

• Ultimate Records Official Site