Helstar is a heavy metal band from Houston, Texas, formed in 1982. Their musical style is considered technical speed metal. History After being separated for 19 years, not the original lineup as it is often stated, but almost the complete Remnants of War line up(not seen since Remnants of War -1986, minus drummer Rene'Luna) reformed in 2006 and announced they would begin touring. Helstar was one of the classic American power metal bands of the eighties. Though superstardom eluded them, their five albums garnered critical praise and they were a fan favorite throughout their career, in addition to being an influence on many a nineties band. They began with a more basic metal style in 1984 with the Burning Star album for Combat Records, making them label mates with Megadeth and Exodus. It was not long before inner struggle and management trouble broke that line up apart, exit Hector Pavon, Tom Rodgers and Paul Medina.