HELSTAR - Basic Tracks for New Album Completed
July 21, 2007, 16 years ago
The following is an update from famed vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, DESTINY'S END, SEVEN WITCHES, VICIOUS RUMORS) regarding the recording process for Helstar's new album:
"?As of last Thursday, July 12th, the band completed the basic tracking of the new album, guitar solos and all. The basic tracks were recorded at Bravo Studios in Houston, and trust me - these simlpy being the basic tracks, this album will be heavy and dark! As for the vocals, I am on my metal crusade to the western hemisphere of the US. My first stretch of the journey began Tuesday, July 17th, from Houston to El Paso, which believe it or not, is half of the trip to LA; that's how big Texas is! There I stayed with a metal comrade from INNOCENT EXILE, one of the best bands in the area. From El Paso my next stop will be Flagstaff, Arizona, a small town that is rumored to have the best climate in the US. Following Flagstaff, I will then travel to Las Vegas, where I've managed to squeeze in two shows in the area with my BLACK SABBATH and JUDAS PRIEST tribute entitled SABBATH JUDAS SABBATH. From there it's on to Bill Metoyer's in Northridge, California where the screams from Hel will begin! Once I have arrived and begun recording, I will send another update.?"As previously reported, Helstar will be performing as part of the 2007 edition of the Burning Star Metal Fest, scheduled for August 4th - 5th at The Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, CA.
Bands scheduled for the festival include: August 4th - EXODUS, Helstar, PATHS OF POSSESSION, DARK FAITH, MUDFACE, WARBRINGER, DAMCYAN, ANIMAL CORPSE, VIVISECT, ABOMINATION, AXXYS.
August 5th - CAGE, VICIOUS RUMORS, NIHILIST, FUELED BY FIRE, RISE TO MOURN, MEDIUS, AWAITING SAMSARA, ABYSMAL DAWN, AGHORI, KEAPER, LIGHT OF DOOM.
Further details and tickets at www.thejumpingturtle.com.
