Artist: HELSTAR
Album: RISING FROM THE GRAVE RE-ISSUE (2CD+DVD BOX)

Release date: 1988-89/ 2010
Media type: CD

Recorded live at the Backstage Club in Houston, Texas on December 25th, 1989, the authorized video release of Twas The Night Of A Helish Christmas is the final piece that HELSTAR fans worldwide have been waiting for.

Formed in Houston in the early 80’s, HELSTAR cut their teeth playing backyard parties and small club gigs. It soon became apparent that HELSTAR had much more to offer then their contemporaries. COMBAT records snatched up the band and released their debut, Burning Star in 1984. Next came Remnants of War followed by HELSTAR’s breakthrough album, A Distant Thunder in 1988. The success of A Distant Thunder ultimately set up HELSTAR’s most critically acclaimed album, 1989’s Nosferatu. As proud pioneers of American power metal, JAMES RIVERA still carries the torch for Heavy Metal.

CD 1 – A Distant Thunder Remastered:

1. The King Is Dead
2. Bitter End
3. Abandoned Ship
4. Tyrannicide
5. Scorcher
6. Genius Of Insanity
7. The Whore Of Babylon
8. Winds Of War
9. He's A Woman, She's A Man

CD 2 – Nosferatu Remastered:

1. Rhapsody in Black
2. Baptized in Blood
3. To Sleep, Per Chance to Scream
4. Harker's Tale (Mass of Death)
5. Perseverence and Desperation
6. The Curse Has Passed Away
7. Benediction
8. Harsh Reality
9. Swirling Madness
10. Von Am Lebem Desto Strum
11. Aieliaria and Everonn 03:46


DVD
“Recorded live at the Backstage Club in Houston, TX on December 25th 1989”

1. Swirling Madness
2. The King is Dead
3. Evil Reign
4. Abandon Ship
5. Baptized in Blood
6. To Sleep Per Chance to Scream
7. Harker’s Tale
8. The Cursed Has Passed Away
9. Scorcher
10. Angel of Death

LINE-UP:

James Rivera (Vocals)
Larry Barragan (Guitars)
Jerry Abarca (Bass)
Rob Trevino (Guitars)
Mikey Lewis (Drums)