Steelheart - Steelheart - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Shatterheart - Infernal Symphony [COMPACT DISCS] date 05/29/2026

Japanese reissue. Universal. 2022.

Prepare to witness the rebirth of a true metal masterpiece with the reissue of Helstar's A Distant Thunder, now meticulously remastered by Rob Colwell and presented in a stunning jewel case with a 12-page deluxe lyrics booklet. This limited edition (only 500 copies available) from Brutal Planet Records is more than just a reissue-it's a celebration of one of American metal's most powerful and enduring albums.Originally unleashed in 1988 under Metal Blade Records, A Distant Thunder stands tall as a definitive statement in U.S. power metal, capturing Helstar at their most refined and formidable. While albums like Anthrax's Among The Living and Annihilator's Alice In Hell have secured their places in metal history, Helstar's A Distant Thunder demands equal reverence, not just for it's technical prowess but for it's intricate composition and emotional depth.This album sees Larry Barragan and André Corbin deliver guitar work that is nothing short of breathtaking-each riff and lick a testament to their mastery of thrash, speed, and power metal. From the scorching intensity of InchScorcherInch to the atmospheric grandeur of InchWinds of War,Inch the dual guitars weave complex melodies that pulse with raw energy and innovation. 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.Frontman James Rivera reaches new heights on this album, his voice commanding and relentless, propelling tracks like InchGenius of InsanityInch and InchAbandon ShipInch 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 it's own. The album's dynamic range-from the thrash-driven InchThe King Is DeadInch to the melodic epic InchWinds of WarInch-showcases Rivera's ability to balance powe