In 2004, Starkey joined the Britpop band Oasis, filling a void left by longtime drummer Alan White’s departure. In May 2005, Noel Gallagher revealed to the BBC that Starkey had recorded in recent recording sessions for their new album, Don’t Believe The Truth. In an official promotional video for the album, Zak commented on the band and the sessions, saying, “It was amazing. They’re all singers, They’re all guitar players, they’re all songwriters, they’re all producers… and they’re all farking drummers.”