Metal Mayhem ROC: Your go to source for everything metal.

With an emphasis on presentation and professional industry audio imagery, Metal Mayhem ROC is your go to source for everything metal

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Weekly podcast dedicated to supporting heavy metal music in every way possible. Hosted and produced by Jon The Vernomatic Verno, Metal Mayhem Roc presents a blend of feature interviews with heavy metal legends and stars of tomorrow. With in house created content like " The History Of Metal" and " Rock N Roll Detention" the listener, is left both educated and entertained. With an emphasis on presentation and professional industry audio imagery, Metal Mayhem ROC is your go to source for everything metal. 7svfFpDYXYEFQMOmfLZn
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Helstar: Inside Their First Album in 8 Years w "The Devil's Masquerade"
Episode 34
Thursday, 18 September, 2025

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