Stardust - Highway to Heartbreak (2020) [CD-Rip]

Stardust, a Hungarian AOR/MR band, will release its much anticipated debut full-length on October 9, 2020. Today, fans can get their first taste of music from the album with the single and video, "2nd Hand Love".

One of the hottest new AOR bands to come out of the underground European scene, Stardust's independently released self-titled debut EP stirred up quite a buzz in the underground melodic rock scene. The band were put to the attention of Frontiers' staff during one of the Frontiers Rock Festivals. Impressed with the band's melodic rock stylings on the debut EP, Frontiers moved swiftly to sign the band to the roster. Of the band's sound, vocalist Adam Stewart says: "We love Def Leppard, Winger, Journey and all the 80s stuff. So, we took those influences and mixed it in with our own Stardust way of doing things."

Of notable mention is that none other than the mighty Mark Spiro (Bad English, House of Lords, Giant) and Swedish guitar hero Tommy Denander helped the guys with songwriting and production for their debut album. "One day I got a note from Mark Spiro! He wrote: hey man, I found a good song that you would really love, what do you think? I immediately listened to the song and it blew my mind! 2nd Hand Love is a typical Spiro song with a magical atmosphere and a catchy chorus. I jumped right on it and made a new, modern kind of musical arrangement for the song. A riff centered verse, a bluesy chorus and a brand new intro part", explains Stewart of the first single. “Our first EP got really good feedback from the fans, not only from Hungary, but from around the world” adds Stewart. “I am certain that our debut album will be enjoyed by even more melodic rock fans, thanks to our new co-operation with Frontiers. Stardust plays AOR/MR with catchy melodies and lyrics, so Frontiers is truly a perfect home for us!"

Founded by two friends - Adam Stewart (lead vocals) and Tim Keeley (drums) - in 2015, the band is completed by Facey (lead guitar and vocals), Dave Legrand (keyboards) and Ben Martin (bass and vocals). The band's style is an amalgam of the classic melodic rock and AOR genres, with hooky choruses, beautiful keyboards, vocal harmonies and loud guitars in the style of their favourite mid-80s bands, bringing to life this well beloved music in the 21st century.

Stardust is the latest in a long line of amazing AOR/MR signings for the label, so be sure to stay tuned as they are truly a rising star in the melodic rock scene.