Description
Polaris is the third studio album by Canadian gothic metal band Lodestar. People can expect to hear more hard rock influence on Polaris, while still retaining their Doom/Gothic metal sound. In addition, Lodestar added synth and orchestral elements.
The album is uplifting and empowering not only in the music, but also the vocals and lyrical themes. The group wanted to touch on the lighter side of life and hope that people feel a connection to some of the songs. The goal was to live up to the band’s name and be an inspiration for others who are struggling. If someone listening to this album and finds some kind of connection or feels an emotion, we have done our job.
Polaris is some of the best work done by Lodestar so far. Some songs have gotten more progressive which takes the listener on a journey with some twists and turns. Songs like Distance To Your Light and the 10 min long epic World Of Change are great examples of this. For fans of the band’s doom/gothic metal sound, there is plenty to be found on this album. Save Me From Fate and In Your Shadow are songs that contrast some of the lighter hard rock songs, and are sure to satisfy people who love Lodestar’s darker sound.
Tracklist:
01. Shooting Star | 02. Never Die | 03. Save Me From Fate | 04. In This Life | 05. In Your Shadow | 06. Distance To Your Light | 07. War Of The Mind | 08. Light Of My Life | 09. World Of Change | 10. Polaris
Polaris | Released July 11th, 2024 via Sliptrick Records
Lodestar are:
Kate Glock – Vocals/Orchestra | Jensen Rodolfo – Guitar/Bass/Drums
Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick
UNLIT FACE | Everlasting Transformation 
SLIPTRICK RECORDS | Awesome Mix LXVI
metal-temple.com –
LODESTAR deliver an album for Gothic Metal fans and many of those might like what they hear …read more
powermetal.de –
Folglich ist es nicht nur für die Band selbst, sondern auch für die hiesige Zielgruppe, ein Glücksfall, dass LODESTAR nunmehr ein Label im Rücken hat. “Polaris” lässt nicht nur aufhorchen, sondern demonstriert auch ganz klar, dass Female-Fronted-Stoff nicht nur auf europäischem Boden wunderbar funktioniert …read more
progetplus.over-blog.com –
Polaris possède de nombreuses qualités parmi lesquelles, une interprétation sans failles, de belles mélodies, des orchestrations réussies et une production efficace et moderne. Une belle réussite …read more
ironbackstage –
For fans of Lodestar’s darker, doom-laden sound, there are plenty of moments to savor. Some of tracks deliver the brooding intensity that the band is known for, providing a stark contrast to the lighter, hard rock-infused songs on the album. For anyone seeking music that is dark yet uplifting, Polaris is a journey worth taking …read more
antichristmagazine.com –
I would like to highlight some specific tracks, but I cannot because I literally dig every song on this album. I wouldn’t say Polaris is the kind of album I will be back to too often, but I will, which means for me this is not a one-time listen album. And one more thing I would like to admit: Polaris would be recommended for fans of more fresh/modern music, not those into classical doom/gothic music. But, on the other hand, listen first, and make your own decision …read more