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Helstar
Helstar
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Helstar was one of the classic American power metal bands of the eighties. Though superstardom eluded them, their five albums garnered critical praise and they were a fan favorite throughout their career, in addition to being an influence on many a nineties band. The band broke up following the departure of the sole remaining original member, vocalist James Rivera, who went on to front several quality bands in his career.
Throughout the intervening years sporadic reunion gigs would take place, amidst frequent rumors of a full-blooded comeback. As of May 2006, that comeback is apparently on, as the lineup below intends to function once again as a regular band. That lineup released Sins Of The Past, featuring re-recorded tracks from their past alongside two new songs, with a new full-length album set for summer 2008.
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current lineup: James Rivera vocals (Distant Thunder, Destiny's End, Killing Machine, Seven Witches, Vicious Rumors) Larry Barragan guitars Robert Trevino guitars Jerry Abarca bass Mikey Lewis drums (Outworld) |
former members: Aaron Garza guitars Tom Rogers guitars Andre Corbin guitars D. Michael Heald guitars Paul Medina bass Hector Pavon drums Rene Luna drums Frank Ferreira drums Russel DeLeon drums |

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Burning Star
1984 Combat |
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Remnants Of War
1986 Combat |
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A Distant Thunder
1988 Metal Blade |
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Nosferatu
1989 Metal Blade |
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Multiples Of Black
1995 Massacre |
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Twas The Night Of A Helish X-Mas
2000 Metal Blade |
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Sins Of The Past
2007 AFM |
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The King Of Hell
2008 AFM |
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Rising From The Grave (boxed set)
2010 Metal Blade |
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