Star Rider

Formed in Grenoble, France, in January 2022, Star Rider fuses Hard Rock and Heavy/Speed Metal with influences from the late '70s and early '80s. Founded by Chainsaw Charly and Killer Kim, their lineup solidified with Läther Deth (lead guitar), Lizzy Kicks (drums), and Alex Renegade (bass). Their debut EP, recorded at Noise Maker Studio in July 2022, sold out within a week, securing them a deal with Steel Shark Records.

Musically, Star Rider channels iconic bands like early Def Leppard, Motörhead and Judas Priest, and more recent acts like Enforcer or Midnight, blending melody, speed, and intensity. Their lyrics span from themes of revelry to deeper topics like space, spirituality, and mortality.

2023 saw them perform at key festivals, including Thunder in The East (Nancy) and Anthems of Steel V (Chauvigny), where they opened for Enforcer. They also supported Sortilège in Marseille and made their international debut in Barcelona.

Their debut album Outta Time is set for release on October 11, 2024, at Rising Fest in Dijon, with their single "Rock Muscle" receiving praise, including a mention in Rolling Stone, cementing Star Rider as a rising force in French Heavy Metal.