Helstar - Winds of War - Video
PUBLISHED:  Jun 13, 2011
DESCRIPTION:
Golden period of the 80s, as usual.

This time we are listening to an American band from Texas, that first appeared in 1983. Helstar play power metal with glorious lyrics that make you actually feel what they wanted to portray on their songs.

"Winds of War" is an excellent sample of their work from their 1988 album "A Distant Thunder".

Lineup at the time of release:

James Rivera Vocals
Larry Barragan Guitars
André Corbin Guitars
Jerry Abarca Bass, Piano
Frank Ferreira Drums

Lyrics:

On a cold night, in the winter winds
I lift my head, and stare to the stars
To find a path that will lead me out
To a place that will heal the scar

Of once a battle that raged long ago
Through the atmosphere surface, we all would go
Destroyer cruisers and our fighter ships
We're on a mission of mercy declared by the script

On our way to meet the Axis Powers
Surprise attack! We all went down
Destroyer cruisers, and our fighter ships
Were wrecked to the ground
There were dead all around, so I pledge I would die
"An eye for an eye" so was it burned in my head
"Vengeance is mine" you'll all be dead!

I built on the trenches beyond anger and sweat
My fighter repaired no need to dispair
With its cruiser engines, and all its armor wear
Off to destroy and kill my enemies
For betrayed we were in the scriptures of peace
Beyond the star of the rising sun

L.B. solo

A.C. solo

So ends the memory of once was to be
No longer do I live to see
Another time, some other place
No need to face this disgrace
As I believe to be the only one
I should do in myself as they had planned
So I write this log to anyone who finds
Will know that just has been done!

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