Helstar is an American heavy metal band formed in Houston, Texas, in 1982 by guitarist Larry Barragan. [1] They were an influential force in the American power metal genre emerging in the mid-1980s.

HELSTAR (Houston, TX) – An indelible force in spreading the unholy gospel of power and thrash metal, through themes of vampire and goth desires. Helstar 's FIRST TIME EVER PLAYING IN OKLAHOMA!

Helstar has never officially split-up but went into a period of minimal activity following the release of Multiples of Black in 1995. The band reunited for at least one show in 2001 at the Bang Your Head festival, before eventually reuniting with the Remnants of War line-up in 2006.

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Feb 8, 2023 · From birth to death to vampiric rebirth, it's been a wild ride for Helstar, one of Houston's first (and finest) metal bands.

Helstar are at their best when they play a fusion of thrashy power metal and neo-classical shred and that's what they have at long last returned to with this latest endeavor.

Helstar is an American heavy metal band from Houston, Texas, formed in 1982 by guitarist Larry Barragan. They were an influential force in the American power metal genre emerging in the mid-1980s. Explore Helstar's biography, discography, and artist credits. Shop rare vinyl records, top albums, and more on Discogs.

Before long, this little old band from Texas with members still in high school, becomes internationally known and celebrated as the next big thing in heavy metal. By year’s end, the demo finds its way to the right people and thus begins the official career of one of the most influential underground US metal bands of all time, Helstar!

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