If you ask any speed metal fan (They still exist!) what one essential album would be, one of their answers will probably include Helstar's first album, which is 'Burning Star.' As a speed metal classic, they aren't exactly mainstream when you hear of the term 'metal' at all, but they have all of what you wish for in a great album: Fantastic vocals, insane guitar solos, and awesome production not to mention some nice drumming. It sounds, and IS, a true '80s speed metal and certainly obligatory.
With 8 tracks of pure ass-kicking metal, all of the songs have their own theme and it doesn't have any form of repetition in the songwriting whatsoever--and they're all enjoyable. The album starts with 'Burning Star,' the album's name and it has a memorable opening riff that eventually introduces the drumming with some dark--yet high--vocals. As it goes on, it closes with 'Dracula's Castle,' a soft-sounding acoustic song that turns out to be a typical speed metal song that is remarkably interesting.LINEUP:
James Rivera/Bill Lionel: Vocals
Larry Barragan: Guitars
Tom Rogers: Guitars
Hector Pavon: Drums
Paul Medina: Bass
TRACK LISTING:
Burning Star - 3:50
Towards the Unknown - 4:44
Witch's Eye - 3:03
Run With the Pack - 6:38
Leather and Lust - 3:26
Possession - 3:28
Shadows of Iga - 4:59
Dracula's Castle - 4:51
Final thoughts on Helstar's 'Burning Star': It's an essential speed metal album, what can I say? If you enjoy Agent Steel or are starting with metal at all, this band and album is a great way to start. Excellent guitar solos, riffs, and high, dark vocals. 8/10.
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