Canadian hard rock veterans HELIX are set to release "Scrap Metal," their new full-length album, on January 23 via Perris Records, continuing a recording career that stretches back to the early 1980s. The record marks the band's unwavering commitment to classic melodic hard rock and heavy metal, featuring frontman Brian Vollmer's still-powerful signature vocals and the kind of anthemic guitar work that defined an era of Canadian hard rock. Vollmer, the sole remaining original member, has kept the HELIX flame burning through numerous lineup changes and industry upheavals, earning him a reputation as one of the most dedicated figures in Canadian rock history.
HELIX first burst onto the scene with their 1984 breakout album "Walkin' the Razor's Edge," which spawned the hit "Rock You" — a staple of Canadian rock radio that remains a live favourite to this day. Follow-up singles like "Heavy Metal Love" and "Deep Cuts the Knife" cemented their status as one of Canada's premier hard rock acts during the genre's golden age. Though they never achieved the global success of their countrymates RUSH or TRIUMPH, HELIX carved out a loyal fanbase that has endured across four decades.
"Scrap Metal" promises to deliver the energetic, fist-pumping rock that has defined HELIX's career, with early previews suggesting a collection of hook-laden tracks that balance nostalgia with a contemporary production sensibility. The album title carries a playful self-awareness — a nod to the band's longevity and their refusal to be scrapped despite the changing tides of musical fashion. Perris Records, a label specializing in classic hard rock and melodic metal reissues and new releases, provides a fitting home for the album. Canadian fans can expect regional tour dates to be announced in the spring.