Album: A Distant Thunder by Helstar (1988)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Mood: Intense
Record Label: Metal Blade Records GmbH
Format: Album

Description: "A Distant Thunder"  is the third album by American heavy metal band Helstar, released by Metal Blade Records in 1988. It was the first album released on Metal Blade Records and found the band perfecting their signature mix of power metal and thrash metal. It includes a cover of Scorpions' "He's a Woman, She's a Man", originally appearing on their 1977 album Taken by Force.

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.

Related Artists: Liege Lord, Vicious Rumors, Omen, Agent Steel

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, Metal Blade Records GmbH

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"A Distant Thunder"  is the third album by American heavy metal band Helstar, released by Metal Blade Records in 1988. It was the first album released on Metal Blade Records and found the band perfecting their signature mix of power metal and thrash metal. It includes a cover of Scorpions' "He's a Woman, She's a Man", originally appearing on their 1977 album Taken by Force.

A Distant Thunder

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