Canadian stoner/psych/grunge/doom band Star Beast unleashed their self-titled debut album; out now via Black Throne Productions!
Toronto, Ontario based stoner/psych/grunge/doom band Star Beast stream their self-titled debut album, which was just released on September 13th, 2024 via Black Throne Productions.
Tracklist:
01. WeeLuvU
02. Full Duration Burn
03. Got My Wish
04. The Sea
05. Rainbow Coloured Life
06. When We Hit The Coast
07. Wanderer
08. Galaxy Of Tears
09. Starlight
10. Ghosts
Courtesy of Black Throne Productions:
Star Beast is a psych/stoner/doom band forged in the flames of pandemic era Toronto, Canada. Producer/musician and Sabbath-head Ruben Huizenga set out to write songs in the stoner/doom genre, on the advice of his son.
Pairing up with long time collaborator Kenneth Griffin on drums, the reaction was immediate. Ergo, Anthony Lombardi and Andrew “Chowder” Charters were recruited for guitars/keys and bass respectively and the “Beast” was born.
Star Beast gets its name from fictional luck-dragon “Falkor” from the 80’s classic kid’s movie, »The Neverending Story«. Like the luck-dragon, Star Beast’s riffs are both heavily fuzzed out, and bookended in dreamy soundscapes.
“Beasties” range from fans of psych/stoner/doom to shoegaze, grunge and classic rock camps. Catchy and concise songwriting has Star Beast comfortable on most any stage. Star Beast’s debut album is a punchy, melodic ride that never bores.
»WeeLuvU« – A big hello, or a warning? Star Beast has arrived!
»Full Duration Burn« – A crew aboard a doomed spacecraft must decide how to use up it’s fuel..
»Got My Wish« – Careful what you wish for. You might just get it..
»The Sea« – The sea echoes with songs of past lives, long forgotten.
»Rainbow Coloured Life« – Take a little stroll with the zany ups-and-downs of depression!
»When We Hit The Coast« – All dreams must confront reality, in time.
»Wanderer« – A nun wanders a post-apocalyptic wasteland healing the sick.
»Galaxy Of Tears« – A lost spirit is condemned to roam through eternity.
»Starlight« – A broken hearted soul’s plea to the heavens.
»Ghosts« – Aw crap. We’re dead!!
Star Beast has been around in the Toronto scene for the last couple years and are finally releasing their debut. This is for fans of anyone who equally enjoy stoner rock and 90s grunge. The music blends the two perfectly and results in a style that is it’s own, balanced between heavy fuzz and, at times, psychedelic grunge.
Order »Star Beast« on CD here:
star-beast.bandcamp.com/album/star-beast
Composed and produced by Ruben Huizenga.
Star Beast is:
Ruben Huizenga – Vocals & Guitars
Anthony Lombardi – Guitar & Keys
Kenneth Griffin – Drums
Andrew “Chowder” Charters – Bass
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well