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Texas power metal veterans Helstar return with their first album in eight years — The Devil’s Masquerade (Massacre Records). Frontman James Rivera joins Metal Mayhem ROC to share the creative spark with guitarist Larry Barragan, the horror-inspired songwriting behind the record, and what fans can expect from upcoming tours in Europe and the U.S.
Rivera also reflects on Helstar’s legacy, lineup changes, side projects, and the future of physical formats like vinyl, digipacks, and media books.
🌐 More episodes, radio shows & merch: [https://www.metalmayhemroc.com](https://www.metalmayhemroc.com)
Episode Chapters (Preview)
00:00 — **Introduction and Show Opening**
03:25 — **Success of *Clad In Black***
07:10 — **Why the 8-Year Wait for *The Devil’s Masquerade***
12:36 — **Inspiration Behind the Title Track**
15:45 — **Collaborations with Texas Metal Icons**
…plus more chapters on lineup changes, touring plans, side projects, industry politics, and Helstar’s future.
Connect with Helstar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Helstar.Metal/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/helstarofficial/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuDsFClVuye2X6KhM-g89Uw
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By Vernomatic Productions4.8
2020 ratings
Texas power metal veterans Helstar return with their first album in eight years — The Devil’s Masquerade (Massacre Records). Frontman James Rivera joins Metal Mayhem ROC to share the creative spark with guitarist Larry Barragan, the horror-inspired songwriting behind the record, and what fans can expect from upcoming tours in Europe and the U.S.
Rivera also reflects on Helstar’s legacy, lineup changes, side projects, and the future of physical formats like vinyl, digipacks, and media books.
🌐 More episodes, radio shows & merch: [https://www.metalmayhemroc.com](https://www.metalmayhemroc.com)
Episode Chapters (Preview)
00:00 — **Introduction and Show Opening**
03:25 — **Success of *Clad In Black***
07:10 — **Why the 8-Year Wait for *The Devil’s Masquerade***
12:36 — **Inspiration Behind the Title Track**
15:45 — **Collaborations with Texas Metal Icons**
…plus more chapters on lineup changes, touring plans, side projects, industry politics, and Helstar’s future.
Connect with Helstar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Helstar.Metal/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/helstarofficial/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuDsFClVuye2X6KhM-g89Uw
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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