STARSET have released a music video for “v 0 y a g e r,” continuing a series of new songs from the Ohio rock band as they prepare their next studio album. The announcement follows an elaborate fan scavenger hunt that revealed the forthcoming record’s track listing through a sequence of coded clues.
The video, directed by Jeb Hardwick, places the band’s science-fiction imagery in an outer-space setting. Hardwick has previously directed music videos for acts including Architects and Sleeping With Sirens. He also worked with STARSET on the video for their earlier single “p a r a d 0 x 1 c.”
Previous singles also include “t r a n s f u s 1 0 n.” and “a n n 1 h 1 l a t 1 0 n.” The releases form part of STARSET’s ongoing album campaign, although a final release date has yet to be announced.
Earlier this week, the group presented fans with mysterious track titles and a series of clues intended to reveal additional information about the album. According to the band’s announcement, one participant located a physical destination, uncovered its contents and followed prompts on a laptop. Completing those steps unlocked further information for fans following the campaign online.
The interactive promotion follows an approach STARSET have developed throughout their career. Since forming in Columbus, Ohio, in 2013, the band have combined electronic rock and alternative metal with science-fiction narratives, cinematic visuals and elaborate stage productions.
Their early breakthrough came with “My Demons,” which became one of the group’s most recognizable songs. Subsequent releases expanded their use of electronic instrumentation, orchestral arrangements and recurring narrative themes.
The new visual campaign continues that interest in presenting songs as parts of a larger fictional world. Rather than announcing the complete album information through a conventional track-list reveal, STARSET incorporated fan participation into the release process.
The band recently completed a North American tour supporting Breaking Benjamin and is scheduled to join the group again in early 2027. Announced performances include State College, Pennsylvania, on February 26 and Hershey on March 5, alongside additional dates in Columbus, Albany and Atlantic City.
STARSET have not confirmed a final release date for the forthcoming album. The official “v 0 y a g e r” video is available through the band’s YouTube channel.
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