Helstar - Burning Star (1984/Combat)
Rating - 6.9

This James Rivera fronted unit was one of the earlier power metal bands, as there are bits of early Maiden to be found, as well as shades of Mercyful Fate. Rivera really liked to hit the high vocals at times, and struts his strong voice throughout. The production on this first release is spotty at best, though - improvements will be made in the future.
The cranking title tracks starts things off, and other cuts worth mentioning include "Run With the Pack," "Shadows of Iga," and "Dracula's Castle."

TRACK LIST: Burning Star/Toward the Unknown/Witch's Eye/Run With the Pack/Leather and Lust/Possession/Shadows of Iga/Dracula's Castle

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