{"id":29188,"date":"2013-04-25T10:13:21","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T15:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=29188"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:35:05","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:35:05","slug":"helker-somewhere-in-the-circle-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/helker-somewhere-in-the-circle-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Helker | Somewhere in the Circle<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Helker\"Helker has been considered Argentina\u2019s best heavy metal band and has signed with AFM records. The tremendous vocals, which can be thought of as somewhat comparable to Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, are done by Diego Valdez. They have an eager sense of melodies that give the listener some motivation to keep the volume up.<\/p>\n

The album has great variation in terms of mood and show casing talent. Initially formed in Buenos Aires, guitar player Mariano Rios and bassist Christian Baraka and the current members create the perfect harmonies for overtly catchy tracks. This gifted band also consists of the current line-up featuring guitar player Leo Ariston, drummer Herman Coronel, and vocalist Diego Valdez.<\/p>\n

The range of the vocals and the ultimate display of riffs make a major appearance within this album. It is easy to understand why this band is considered one of the best emerging from South America. They have released two highly respected albums, and Somewhere in the Circle<\/em> certainly does not disappoint or drudge their reputation.<\/p>\n

Songs such as \u201cJust Be Yourself\u201d and \u201cNo Chance to be Reborn\u201d offer a good heavy tone with amazing guitar shredding that compliment Valdez\u2019s voice. There are elements of the album where his voice even resembles that of the metal legend Ronnie James Dio. Then, there are songs such as \u201cStill Alive,\u201d which make such a musical presence.<\/p>\n

This album has immense qualities to each song. \u201cFlying\u201d is a good example of a metal ballad done right. Overall, this album proves as another success in the notch of the heavy metal belt for Helker. Each song on Somewhere in the Circle<\/em> provides heavy threaded beats with exceptional vocals. This band has a brilliant combination of talents, and this record is not one to overlook.<\/p>\n

Genre: Power Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nMariano Rios \u2013 guitar
\nChristian Abarca \u2013 bass
\nLeo Aristu \u2013 guitar
\nHern\u00e1n Coronel \u2013 drums
\nDiego Valdez – vocals<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01. Modern Roman Circus
\n02. Just Be Yourself
\n03. No Chance To Be Reborn
\n04. Begging For Forgiveness
\n05. Wake Up
\n06. At The End Of The Journey
\n07. Ghosts From The Past
\n08. Still Alive
\n09. Flying
\n10. Inside Of Me
\n11. Dreams (bonus track)
\n12. Wake Up (video)
\n13. Flying (video)<\/p>\n

Label: AFM Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.helker.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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