HELSTAR - The king of hell
- ION BRITTON
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HELSTAR - The king of hell
I'm listening to it right now and although it isnt bad or 'nu' or 'modern sounding', it somehow leaves me cold. The vocals of Rivera at certain moments give me the impression that they have been 'processed' in the studio. I think it's b-class Nosferatu riffing mixed with some elements of their fifth and worst album. Don't know, i expected more. Any other who has heard it and wants to share a few words?
Good against Evil, Evil sure to win
"It really didn't matter if they liked it or not, i was going to give it to them straight down their throats" -John Stewart
"It really didn't matter if they liked it or not, i was going to give it to them straight down their throats" -John Stewart
- ION BRITTON
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I heard it once more today, Rivera sounds tired in a ''i have sung all these things before" way. He is not believing 100% what he sings anymore i think. He sings high, but he doesn't scream from the depths of his soul like he used to. The whole album lacks the all-out aggression and the menacing atmosphere of the old Helstar albums. They are trying to sound like that but they don't succeed imo.
Good against Evil, Evil sure to win
"It really didn't matter if they liked it or not, i was going to give it to them straight down their throats" -John Stewart
"It really didn't matter if they liked it or not, i was going to give it to them straight down their throats" -John Stewart
- great_knuthulhu
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I listened to it twice again yesterday (gonna review it) and actually I don't think it's that bad. I think it sounds fairly along the lines of albums like Remnants of War and A Distant Thunder. Obviously with a more modern production, but I've heard worse. Now, when it comes to Helstar I'm nothing more than an occasional listener, but had I been a huge fan of their old records I think I would have appreciated this album greatly.
At least it's better than the new Metal Church album, which is a complete waste of time unfortunately.
At least it's better than the new Metal Church album, which is a complete waste of time unfortunately.

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time for some is a healer, but alas he's killer for the majority....ION BRITTON wrote:I heard it once more today, Rivera sounds tired in a ''i have sung all these things before" way. He is not believing 100% what he sings anymore i think. He sings high, but he doesn't scream from the depths of his soul like he used to. The whole album lacks the all-out aggression and the menacing atmosphere of the old Helstar albums. They are trying to sound like that but they don't succeed imo.