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Helstar
Helstar

Helstar is a heavy metal band from Houston, Texas, formed in 1982. Their musical style is considered technical speed metal.

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[edit] History

After being separated for 19 years, the original lineup (not seen since Remnants of War) reformed in 2006 and announced they would begin touring. 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 bands in his career.

[edit] Line-up

[edit] Current members

  • James Rivera – vocals (Vicious Rumors, ex-Destiny's End, Dawnrider, ex-New Eden, ex-Seven Witches, ex-Chaotic Order, Distant Thunder, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam, Killing Machine)
  • Larry Barragan – guitar (Eternity Black)
  • Robert Trevino – guitar (Eternity Black)
  • Jerry Abarca – bass (Distant Thunder)
  • Russel DeLeon – drums (Eternity Black)

[edit] Former members

Guitars:

  • Eric Halpern (ex-Destiny's End, Distant Thunder, Z-LOT-Z)
  • D. Michael Heald
  • Tom Rogers (on "Burning Star")
  • André Corbin (on "A Distant Thunder", "Nosferatu" and "Twas The Night of a Helish Xmas")
  • Aaron Garza

Drums:

  • Hector Pavon (on "Burning Star")
  • Rene Luna (on "Remnants of War")
  • Frank Ferreira
  • Michael Lewis (Distant Thunder)

Bass:

[edit] Discography

[edit] External links


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