Biography

STARMEN (Sweden) formed in 2018 as a high-energy tribute to the rock heroes of the ’70s and ’80s, complete with bold, color-themed stage personas and their signature star-shaped makeup.

Their first three albums — Kiss the Sky, Welcome to My World, and By the Grace of Rock ’n’ Roll — were released via Melodic Passion Records and distributed worldwide through Sound Pollution Distribution, earning praise from hard rock fans and critics for their authentic, melodic sound. The band quickly cemented their position in the rock world with their own musical DNA.

Fronted by Kristian Hermanson (Red Starman), the band’s primary lead vocalist, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist, alongside Jonatan Samuelsson (Gold Starman) on bass and vocals, Andreas Lindgren (Purple Starman) on lead guitar and vocals, and John Hector (Silver Starman) on drums and vocals, Starmen combines strong melodies, tight musicianship, and a powerful stage presence.

On June 9, 2023, the band unleashed their fourth studio album, Starmenized, a collection of self-penned, hook-filled melodic hard rock wrapped in retro superhero-inspired visuals. The release was accompanied by a series of cinematic music videos and praised for its high production values and powerful songwriting.

On November 29, 2024, Starmen celebrated their first five years with the release of The Best of Starmen – Volume 1, a 20-track compilation capturing fan favorites and deep cuts from their growing catalog. Alongside the compilation, the band announced the upcoming release of their fifth studio album in 2025.

That fifth album, Starmenized II, delivers a mix of previously unreleased but top-tier tracks from the Starmenized sessions and the brand-new single Born to Rock, written and performed by Jonatan Samuelsson.

Produced by Kristian Hermanson, mixed and mastered by CJ Grimmark (Narnia), and featuring artwork by Samuelsson, the album is set for release November 28th, 2025.

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Here are just a few fantastic reviews from all over the world:

”The world that STARMEN create is an incredible world of good taste, harmonies, fantastic solos, rich ornaments and eared melodies”
Via Nocturna (Portugal)

”Just when I thought the Swedish har rock and melodic rock/metal scene had started to show signs of stagnation, out of the blue came these unknown STARMEN”
Glory Daze Music (Aus)

”Engaging, fucking exiting! An explosive debut that revives a unique genre and far from extinction”
Metalhead (Ita)

”STARMEN gives us old school melodic hard rock/glam rock. And it is pure poison, it is also not possible to shake this off. Once the album has kicked off with ”Dreaming”. It is a bit like a slap in the face”
Rockfarbror (Swe)

Line-up

Starman Red (Kristian Hermanson): Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Starman Gold (Jonatan Samuelsson): Bass, lead vocals 
Starman Purple (Andreas Lindgren): Lead guitar, vocals
Starman Silver (John Hector): Drums, vocals

Recommended if you like

Def Leppard, Whitesnake, AC/DC, Kiss, Fair Warning, Gotthard, Ozzy Osbourne, Gathering of Kings, Nestor, Wig Wam, The Poodles & Eclipse

Discography

Starmenized II
(2025)

Singles:

Best of Starmen – Volume 1
(2024)

Starmenized
(2023)

Singles:

By the Grace of Rock ‘n’ Roll
(2021)

Singles:

Kiss the Sky
(2020)

Welcome to My World
(2020)