Listen to Them, The Children of the Night. What Music They Make
U.S. underground legends Helstar recently released Clad in Black for their blood thirsty fans. The release is a combination of of new tracks, a previous EP release, and a reissue of their 2016 album Vampiro. Helstar embraced the vampire culture shortly after the release of their 1989 album Nosferatu. Or, front man James Rivera was bitten by a vampire sometime in the late ’80s. He has fangs you know.
Helstar’s music isn’t all about soulless bloodsuckers. It’s peppered with some of the best dark Metal music and dark themes that will ever pass through your ears. I had the chance to speak with Helstar vocalist James Rivera who may or may not be able to see his own reflection in the mirror.
Highlights Include
Discussion of their EP Clad in Black- While Rivera is a fan of vampire culture, not all lyrics pertain to them
- A new Helstar album is finished, but delayed
- How Rivera got entranced with Vampire stories and movies
- Trying to wrangle a fruit bat to care for
- Memories of recording the first Helstar album Burning Star (1984)
- The origins of his alias “Bill Lionel”
- The chaos that ensued when Helstar opened for Stryper in the ‘80s
- Is Helstar going to be able to tour in 2021-2022?
- … and much, much more!
Helstar is
James “Vampiro” Rivera – Vocals
Larry Barragan – Guitars
Andrew Atwood – Guitars
Garrrick Smith – Bass
Michael Lewis – Drums
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