Album: Remnants of War by Helstar (1986)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Mood: Intense
Format: Album

Description: "Remnants of War"  is the second album by Helstar released by Combat in 1986. It was recorded following a lineup change and a change of studio to Mad Dog Studios in California. The sound of the album was a gradual progression from the traditional heavy metal style of the band's debut album, Burning Star towards the power-thrash sound that the band forged throughout the 1980s. It was the last album released on Combat Records.

Artist Background: Helstar began its quest in 1982. The line up consisted of James Rivera (A.K.A Bill Lionel) (vocals), Larry Barragan (guitar), Tom Rogers (guitar), Hector Pavon (drums) and Paul Medina (bass). By 1984 the band had signed with Combat Records and recorded its first album entitled "Burning Star". The average age of the band at that time was 19! After gaining much critical acclaim, the band began to splinter because of their management situation. It was at this time that James and Larry decided to... Part of the Houston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

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Music Scene: Part of the Houston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Intense, 1980s, Album

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"Remnants of War"  is the second album by Helstar released by Combat in 1986. It was recorded following a lineup change and a change of studio to Mad Dog Studios in California. The sound of the album was a gradual progression from the traditional heavy metal style of the band's debut album, Burning Star towards the power-thrash sound that the band forged throughout the 1980s. It was the last album released on Combat Records.

Remnants of War

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