Helstar - King of Hell

[Orfanos]

I cannot believe that we didn't have a thread for this.

Helstar are back with a very solid album, although it is not spectacular as their early efforts. Don't miss the first edition which contains a very good cover of Angelwitch's "White Witch"!

 

[ramses]

Very underrated thrash/power band

 

[tsorl]

I wasn't very impressed by the sample songs on their homepage. The biggest problem is the production which is muddy, down-tuned and generic; the exact opposite of old Helstar. But as it is Helstar after all, I did order the first edition CD (along some other stuff) from AFM but they don't seem to be in any hurry to process my order... I'll reserve my final judgment until I hear the whole thing in CD quality.

 

[Orfanos]

I don't know how the samples did sound, but the production of the CD is very strong, believe me.

If you like early Helstar, I am sure that you will like this one, too.

 

[rms]

I more than likely wont ever purchase this album..not worth 10 bucks imho

 

[Marco Spain]

If you like early Helstar, I am sure that you will like this one, too.

I don´t agree exactly with you Orfanos. I consider "King of hell" missed songs to sing along and raise your fist.

I guess they´ve focused on riffing and a strong rythm section in order to create a powerful album, their heaviest stuff IMO.

Firstly, I didn´t like too much. After 4 o 5 rotations, the more I listen the more I like it but for it isn´t as good as classic 80´s records.

 

[TheKorruptor]

Which Helstar albums are crucial? I have and love Nosferatu.

 

[wolf]

Burning Star is pretty good,its not thrashy or as shredding as Nosferatu but if you like traditional metal it would be a wise pick.Go to metal-archives.com and type in Helstar in the search engine.I've used there reviews countless times to help myself out.

 

[rms]

Which Helstar albums are crucial? I have and love Nosferatu.

Remnants of War is the only other strong release but it's not the same exact style as Nosferatu, more Trad HM imho. Burning Star and A Distant Thunder are filled with 1-hit wonder songs

 

[Hans]

about this new Helstar album:

http://www.digital-steel.com/DS/index.php?headpage=albumrevs&id=1013

Grtz,

Hans

 

[Hawk]

about this new Helstar album:

http://www.digital-steel.com/DS/index.php?headpage=albumrevs&id=1013

Grtz,

Hans

Hey Hans, what's up?

 

[Heat Mizer]

Pretty good album.

 

[carnut]

Damn,that Hans guy is around .... UMOS won't be the same again

 

[Priest of Evil]

I thought it sounded pretty cool but I haven't given it much attention yet. Great cover art.