About
Project Starman is the creative vessel of Scottish multi-instrumentalist, producer, and audio engineer Stephen Brannigan, a sonic world-builder fusing the raw power of heavy metal with the sweeping imagination of science fiction. Born in Glasgow and trained in audio production, Brannigan channels his technical expertise and narrative flair into a bold musical identity that feels as cinematic as it does crushing. At its core, Project Starman is built on massive riffs, thunderous drums, and emotionally intense vocals—rooted in heavy metal but constantly reaching for the stars. What sets the project apart is its expansive storytelling: every track is a scene, every album a journey through an otherworldly soundscape. Inspired by sci-fi cinema, video games, progressive metal, and synthwave aesthetics, Brannigan doesn’t just produce songs—he creates universes. His music blends brutal heaviness with layered, atmospheric production, delivering a unique blend that fans of Devin Townsend, Machine Head, Celldweller, Carpenter Brut, Jeff Wayne and Mick Gordon’s DOOM soundtracks will feel right at home in. Past releases include a hard-hitting metal reimagining of Mad World, a cover that channels existential melancholy into an explosive scream into the void. The upcoming debut album Hyperstar, landing on May 4th, 2025, is a culmination of Brannigan’s vision. Spanning cinematic highs and punishing lows, the record showcases a dynamic range of sci-fi-inspired tracks that feel like the soundtrack to a battle on a distant planet. The title track “Hyperstar” leads the charge—a five-minute odyssey of aggression, ambition, and astral fury. With a distinctive visual identity, Project Starman is more than a musical project—it’s a full-throttle, intergalactic experience. Prepare for launch.
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