{"product_id":"helstar-a-distant-thunder-cd-2024-brutal-planet-epic-80s-thrash-power-metal","title":"HELSTAR - A DISTANT THUNDER (*CD, 2024, Brutal Planet) Epic 80's Thrash Power Metal!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V1z7subHu34?si=D82WlN1DfNRz5XqY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vhMLyQA007k?si=TZY-UrrODTq4lZl7\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(21, 19, 144);\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003eurchase hassle-free low cost insurance at checkout which covers your entire order against damage. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe strongly encourage you to purchase hassle-free low cost insurance for your order at checkout. It will cover your entire order against damage, not just this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBPCD1683 HELLSTAR - DISTANT THUNDER CD 732131697957\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT OTHER ARE SAYING ABOUT HELSTAR - A DISTANT THUNDER....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A Distant Thunder\" is where the band reined themselves in and bore the graceful and classy architecture that had been lurking underneath all that rubble this long while. One of the album's trademarks as well as of \"Nosferatu\" is the scorching, burning, glistening, and utterly classy guitar work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the pumping drive of 'The King is Dead' to the lyrical genius of 'Abandon Ship' and on to the comical value of 'He's a Woman, She's a Man', this CD will become one of your regular listens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e.....one of their greatest songs of all time, their insanely epic and unforgettable \"Winds of War\"....is easily a power metal classic with hands down the best solo on here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed from Metal Blade Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released in 1988 and hailed as an iconic classic alongside Omen, Fates Warning, and Iron Maiden from that era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll nine original tracks, remastered by Rob Colwell (Sacred Reich, Sacrifice, Nevermore)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewel Case with deluxe 12-page booklet with lyrics and masterful photo collage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the elite Metal Icon Series on Brutal Planet Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Metal at its finest!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 500 CDs!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the \u003cstrong\u003eScorpions \u003c\/strong\u003ecover, \"He's a Woman, She's A Man\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the masterpiece, \"Winds of War\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso check out Destiny's End \"Transition\" Deluxe CD remaster also on Brutal Planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHELSTAR - A DISTANT THUNDER\u003c\/strong\u003e (*New-CD, 2024, Brutal Planet Records)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE ALBUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelstar - \u003cem\u003eA Distant Thunder\u003c\/em\u003e CD Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003ePrepare to witness the rebirth of a true metal masterpiece with the reissue of \u003cstrong\u003eHelstar’s \u003cem\u003eA Distant Thunder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, now meticulously remastered by \u003cstrong\u003eRob Colwell\u003c\/strong\u003e and presented in a stunning jewel case with a 12-page deluxe lyrics booklet. This limited edition release (only 500 copies available) from \u003cstrong\u003eBrutal Planet Records\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than just a reissue—it's a celebration of one of American metal's most powerful and enduring albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally unleashed in 1988 under Metal Blade Records, \u003cem\u003eA Distant Thunder\u003c\/em\u003e stands tall as a definitive statement in U.S. power metal, capturing Helstar at their most refined and formidable. 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The album's signature sound, now revitalized, offers a crystal-clear listening experience where every note, every rhythm, and every vocal flourish shines as it was meant to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrontman \u003cstrong\u003eJames Rivera\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches new heights on this album, his voice commanding and relentless, propelling tracks like “Genius of Insanity” and “Abandon Ship” into the stratosphere. His performance is a tour de force, drawing comparisons to legends like Tom Araya and Ian Gillan, yet standing in a class all its own. The album’s dynamic range—from the thrash-driven “The King Is Dead” to the melodic epic “Winds of War”—showcases Rivera’s ability to balance power with nuance, making \u003cem\u003eA Distant Thunder\u003c\/em\u003e an essential listen for any true metalhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reissue not only preserves the original album's legacy but enhances it, with Scott Waters' exceptional layout work offering a visual feast of vintage and rare band photos that capture the essence of Helstar’s heyday. The 12-page booklet is a collector’s dream, providing fans both old and new a deeper connection to the band’s rich history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who have yet to explore the vast realm of U.S. power metal, \u003cem\u003eA Distant Thunder\u003c\/em\u003e is your gateway. This album is more than just a crucial chapter in Helstar’s discography—it’s a cornerstone of American metal, deserving of a place in the top ten metal albums ever made. 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