Stargazer - Stargazer (2009)
Posted: 30 Apr 2026, 06:25
Stargazer - Stargazer (2009)
Year : 2009 (Avenue Of Allies Records Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Norway
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 108 mb
Bio:
Founded by Tore André Helgemo and William Ernstsen in 2008, with its origin spinning out from the band Friend, which were founded by Tore André in 2005, first time William and Tore André got to know each other. Since then they have developed their music through some lineup changes and finally in 2008 they even changed bandname to Stargazer, marking a new beginning, still keeping some of the good material from their first three years inside the band. Recording their debut album in Nidaros Lydstudio, Trondheim in 2009, with the help from producer Rune Nordahl and hired guns: Morty Black Skaget and Steinar Krokstad they released their debut album later that year (2009/2010) on Avenue of Allies Music Germany.Dec 2018: Mixing second album with Søren Andersen at the helm in Medley Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark.Record label is not at hand yet, therefore still no release date at present.
Album:
The 2009 self-titled debut album by the Norwegian melodic hard rock band Stargazer (released via Avenue of Allies) is a highly regarded, 80s-influenced melodic rock album.Stargazer is a Norwegian newcomer in the hardrock scene. When it comes to melodic hardrock out of Norway it always interest me. They know how to bring out the best in melodic hardrock/AOR such as TNT, Stage Dolls, Return and the list goes on. Stargazer is a duo consisting of singer Tore André Helgemo and guitar player William Ernstsen. They have got help in the recordings of this album by two of Scandinavia’s most well-known rhythm section, Morten “Morty Black” Skaget (ex-TNT) on bass and Steinar Krokstad (ex-Stage Dolls) on drums. These guys must have been big fans of TNT because this sounds like Intuition era of that band and if you put in some Shy in there sound you will know how Stargazer sounds like. Yes, this sounds more like TNT than they do today. The album is filled with fantastic riffs and melodies and the songs has great hooklines. Singer Tore has a great voice and sometimes he reminds of Tony Harnell (ex-TNT) and Tony Mills (TNT, ex-Shy). The opening of this album is brilliant. Just listen to I Needed You that is a cracker with strong riffs and the chorus is great. Do you like TNT then Push Me will make you jump of joy because this is so close to the classic TNT sound you will get, the riffs are brilliant. Brother Against Brother is a fantastic mid-tempo hook laden rocker with a catchy chorus, best song of the album. The opening of this album is huge and the 2nd part of the album is not as good but still not bad. You Are The One is a bit average with a simple chorus that don’t lift. Keep The Good Times is brilliant with classy hooklines and the riffs are outstanding and this sounds so much TNT. Another favourite of mine. The production is also top-notch and the album sounds huge. So if you looking for a melodic riff strong album with lots of TNT in the sound then Stargazer is the album for you. I was surprised how good this album was. The grade is very close to a 4 because I been listen to this album a lot and I amazed by the stunning riffs this album has to offer. I recommend this album.
Line Up:
Tore André Helgemo - Vocals, Guitars (2008-present) - See also: Tore André Helgemo
William Ernstsen - Guitars (2008-present)
Morten “ Morty Black ” Skaget - Bass
Steinar Krokstad - Drums
Production:
Executive Producer – Gregor Klee
Producer – Rune Nordal, Tore André Helgemo, William Ernstsen
Recorded Sept 2008 - Feb 2009 at Nidaros Studios in Trondheim, Norway
Mastered at Nidaros Studios by Rune Nordal
Tracklist:
01. I Needed You
02. Push Me
03. Brother Against Brother
04. This Is The Night
05. Whirlwinds
06. You Are The One
07. Keep The Good Times
08. Working On The End
09. The Cage
10. Dancing On Your Grave
11. Window To The World
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 2009 (Avenue Of Allies Records Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Norway
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 108 mb
Bio:
Founded by Tore André Helgemo and William Ernstsen in 2008, with its origin spinning out from the band Friend, which were founded by Tore André in 2005, first time William and Tore André got to know each other. Since then they have developed their music through some lineup changes and finally in 2008 they even changed bandname to Stargazer, marking a new beginning, still keeping some of the good material from their first three years inside the band. Recording their debut album in Nidaros Lydstudio, Trondheim in 2009, with the help from producer Rune Nordahl and hired guns: Morty Black Skaget and Steinar Krokstad they released their debut album later that year (2009/2010) on Avenue of Allies Music Germany.Dec 2018: Mixing second album with Søren Andersen at the helm in Medley Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark.Record label is not at hand yet, therefore still no release date at present.
Album:
The 2009 self-titled debut album by the Norwegian melodic hard rock band Stargazer (released via Avenue of Allies) is a highly regarded, 80s-influenced melodic rock album.Stargazer is a Norwegian newcomer in the hardrock scene. When it comes to melodic hardrock out of Norway it always interest me. They know how to bring out the best in melodic hardrock/AOR such as TNT, Stage Dolls, Return and the list goes on. Stargazer is a duo consisting of singer Tore André Helgemo and guitar player William Ernstsen. They have got help in the recordings of this album by two of Scandinavia’s most well-known rhythm section, Morten “Morty Black” Skaget (ex-TNT) on bass and Steinar Krokstad (ex-Stage Dolls) on drums. These guys must have been big fans of TNT because this sounds like Intuition era of that band and if you put in some Shy in there sound you will know how Stargazer sounds like. Yes, this sounds more like TNT than they do today. The album is filled with fantastic riffs and melodies and the songs has great hooklines. Singer Tore has a great voice and sometimes he reminds of Tony Harnell (ex-TNT) and Tony Mills (TNT, ex-Shy). The opening of this album is brilliant. Just listen to I Needed You that is a cracker with strong riffs and the chorus is great. Do you like TNT then Push Me will make you jump of joy because this is so close to the classic TNT sound you will get, the riffs are brilliant. Brother Against Brother is a fantastic mid-tempo hook laden rocker with a catchy chorus, best song of the album. The opening of this album is huge and the 2nd part of the album is not as good but still not bad. You Are The One is a bit average with a simple chorus that don’t lift. Keep The Good Times is brilliant with classy hooklines and the riffs are outstanding and this sounds so much TNT. Another favourite of mine. The production is also top-notch and the album sounds huge. So if you looking for a melodic riff strong album with lots of TNT in the sound then Stargazer is the album for you. I was surprised how good this album was. The grade is very close to a 4 because I been listen to this album a lot and I amazed by the stunning riffs this album has to offer. I recommend this album.
Line Up:
Tore André Helgemo - Vocals, Guitars (2008-present) - See also: Tore André Helgemo
William Ernstsen - Guitars (2008-present)
Morten “ Morty Black ” Skaget - Bass
Steinar Krokstad - Drums
Production:
Executive Producer – Gregor Klee
Producer – Rune Nordal, Tore André Helgemo, William Ernstsen
Recorded Sept 2008 - Feb 2009 at Nidaros Studios in Trondheim, Norway
Mastered at Nidaros Studios by Rune Nordal
Tracklist:
01. I Needed You
02. Push Me
03. Brother Against Brother
04. This Is The Night
05. Whirlwinds
06. You Are The One
07. Keep The Good Times
08. Working On The End
09. The Cage
10. Dancing On Your Grave
11. Window To The World
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/