Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
When you boast a 40+ year career in metal music there's not much that hasn't already been said; but undoubtedly Houston's FAVORITE sons, Helstar, are hands down the GREATEST of ALL the legendary 80's Texas metal bands. With FULL length releases dating back to their blistering 1984 debut, 'Burning Star' (on Combat Records) TO the technical masterpiece of 1989's, 'Nosferatu' (on Metal Blade Records) TO the modern era of 2008's, 'King Of Hell' (on AFM Records) TO the eerie wickedness of 2016's 'Vampiro' (on the EMP Label Group), the band has ALWAYS delivered QUALITY music, exquisite guitar work & songs/records that HAVE withstood the test of time. NOW, as the band plans to release their 12th OFFICIAL release, 'The Devil's Masquerade', I knew it was time to reconnect with mastermind, Larry Barragán (& NEW virtuoso guitarist, Alan DeLeon Jr.) to talk ALL about this UPCOMING release, as well as what lies ahead at this pivotal juncture in the band's career. SO, in the interview below you will see us discuss the following: the recording of TDM, the introduction (& background) of Alan Deleon Jr., lyrical themes, the vocal prowess of James Rivera, Larry's 'dark gift' for writing, signing with Dean Guitars, how band's stay feasible in the market, video work & MUCH more! TO all the RMW Familia - mark your calendars NOW! TDM will be out SOON via MASSACRE RECORDS, so plan to pick it up! TO Larry & Alan - THANK YOU for sharing it ALL with our cameras & to a SUCCESSFUL record cycle. Enjoy ALL! ~ El Mero Metal #robbsmetalworks #helstar #thedevilsmasquerade #supporttexasmetal
When you boast a 40+ year career in metal music there's not much that hasn't already been said; but undoubtedly Houston's FAVORITE sons, Helstar, are hands down the GREATEST of ALL the legendary 80's Texas metal bands. With FULL length releases dating back to their blistering 1984 debut, 'Burning Star' (on Combat Records) TO the technical masterpiece of 1989's, 'Nosferatu' (on Metal Blade Records) TO the modern era of 2008's, 'King Of Hell' (on AFM Records) TO the eerie wickedness of 2016's 'Vampiro' (on the EMP Label Group), the band has ALWAYS delivered QUALITY music, exquisite guitar work & songs/records that HAVE withstood the test of time. NOW, as the band plans to release their 12th OFFICIAL release, 'The Devil's Masquerade', I knew it was time to reconnect with mastermind, Larry Barragán (& NEW virtuoso guitarist, Alan DeLeon Jr.) to talk ALL about this UPCOMING release, as well as what lies ahead at this pivotal juncture in the band's career. SO, in the interview below you will see us discuss the following: the recording of TDM, the introduction (& background) of Alan Deleon Jr., lyrical themes, the vocal prowess of James Rivera, Larry's 'dark gift' for writing, signing with Dean Guitars, how band's stay feasible in the market, video work & MUCH more! TO all the RMW Familia - mark your calendars NOW! TDM will be out SOON via MASSACRE RECORDS, so plan to pick it up! TO Larry & Alan - THANK YOU for sharing it ALL with our cameras & to a SUCCESSFUL record cycle. Enjoy ALL! ~ El Mero Metal #robbsmetalworks #helstar #thedevilsmasquerade #supporttexasmetal
