Press release: Starmen continue toward their new album with the single and video “15 Minutes of Pain” – out now!
Stockholm, October 24, 2025
Swedish hard rock band Starmen continues their journey toward their fifth studio album Starmenized II with the release of their brand-new single and music video “15 Minutes of Pain”, out today on all digital platforms.
Following the energetic first single Trouble, this new track dives deeper into the band’s signature sound — blending classic arena rock with modern melodic punch, soaring vocals, and a big chorus that sticks instantly.
“This song has been finished for quite some time and has always been one of our favorites. We’re really excited to finally share it with all our listeners,” says frontman Kristian Hermanson (Red Starman). ”Musically, it’s got that big Starmen sound — catchy, powerful, and straight from the heart.”
Since their formation in 2020, Starmen have cemented their position in the rock world with their own unique musical DNA. Following the acclaimed album Starmenized (2023) and the career-spanning compilation The Best of Starmen – Volume 1 (2024), the band now prepares to release Starmenized II — featuring both previously unreleased material and the brand-new song Born to Rock.
Starmenized II is produced by Kristian Hermanson, mixed and mastered by CJ Grimmark (Narnia), with all artwork and design by Jonatan Samuelsson. The album will be released via Melodic Passion Records and Sound Pollution Distribution, both on CD and on all major digital platforms, November 28th, 2025.
LINKS:
Video – 15 Minutes of Pain: https://youtu.be/wlrwiYjHHw8
Single – 15 Minutes of Pain: https://orcd.co/15minutes_of_pain
Video – Trouble: https://youtu.be/KI2posbIN6E
Single – Trouble: https://orcd.co/trouble_single
Album – Starmenized II: https://orcd.co/starmenized_ii
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/starmen-spotify
Website: https://starmen.se
EPK: https://starmen.jonomusic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starmen.se
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starmen.rock
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmenband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@starmenband
Melodic Passion: https://melodicpassion.com
LINE-UP:
Starman Red (Kristian Hermanson): Lead vocals, guitar
Starman Gold (Jonatan Samuelsson): Bass, vocals
Starman Purple (Andreas Lindgren): Lead guitar, vocals
Starman Silver (John Hector): Drums, vocals
TRACKLIST:
01 – Trouble
02 – Born to Rock
03 – 15 Minutes of Pain
04 – The One
05 – Shark in the Dark
06 – Fire
07 – One World
08 – Shame on You
09 – Not Your Enemy
10 – Waiting on a Heartbreak