Top 10 Best Helker Songs
Helker is a metal band from Argentina, formed in 1998. They are considered one of Argentina's leading metal acts. The band sings in both Spanish and English.Subgenres: heavy metal and power metal. While these styles are somewhat overplayed, I still enjoy listening to metal that stays true to its core from time to time.
The most impressive member of this band is the singer, Diego Valdez. His voice is extremely powerful and sounds like a blend of Dio and Tim "Ripper" Owens. Diego is incredibly talented, and his vocal skills are extraordinary, reaching almost operatic levels of power at times. Interestingly, both Tim "Ripper" Owens and Ralf Scheepers of Primal Fear contributed as guest musicians for Helker, singing on one of the songs from their 2013 album.
Helker has released four full-length albums. Their first three were in Spanish, and the fourth, "Somewhere in the Circle," was in English, marking their expansion into the international metal scene. Notably, "Somewhere in the Circle" was recognized as one of the standout underground metal albums of 2013.
Compilation appearances:
- "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner," Piece of Madness - En Honor a Iron Maiden (Blackstar Crosses Productions, 2003).
- "Jawbreaker," A Tribute to the Priest (NEMS Enterprises, 2005).
2014 version (they re-recorded some songs).
This song is pure power metal and is probably their fastest song. This is also my favorite fast song by Helker. Diego totally owns the Helker songs, but the drummer is very good, too. It doesn't mean the other band members aren't good - these two just stand out.
This morning I listened to this song 3 times in a row. So energetic and enjoyable.
Spanish version: Volar.
I absolutely love this ballad. Diego knows how to create emotional intensity, and here he really sounds like Dio (Diego's dubbed the Argentinean Ronnie James Dio). Maybe I prefer the Spanish version, though.
A deep and emotional song that sends chills down my spine. It features Tim 'Ripper' Owens and Ralf Scheepers of Primal Fear as guest musicians (additional vocals). This is a highly recommended epic vocal performance by 3 powerhouse singers. You will hear that the voices of Diego and Tim 'Ripper' are incredibly similar. Ralf's voice is easily recognizable because it's higher, and he really belts out in the skies at 3:00-3:25 after the solo.
This song is probably my favorite on the 2013 album - it's progressive and different from the other songs. I put it at #6 only because there are guest musicians. Lyrics are very good, too.
"You abuse your power
And you used all the others
But your tyranny will fall today
I can see you beg, for the peace you had forgotten
Because you are alone, beg for mercy from us all"
The singer's voice alone is enough to make me listen to this song - he sounds just like Dio, and I actually like it. I love Dio so much, and I miss him (R.I.P. Dio).
The Newcomers
Dio cover. You know you have to hear that from the Argentinean Dio, eh?
