Keep in mind I am updating the list as well. Eventually, all these smaller more in detail posts will be compiled into one massive post.
Helstar
Genre- Power/Speed
From: United States
Formed in 1982
Albums to check out:*Burning Star*, Remnants of War, A Distant Thunder, Nosferatu
Notes- Fairly popular power metal/speed metal band from Houston. Still very active, releasing albums fairly recently in 2007 and 2010.
Dark Age
Genre-Heavy/Power
From: United States
Formed in 1982
Albums to check out: *Dark Age*(EP)
Notes- There are a quite afew metal bands with the same name. This one released just one EP in 1984
Tyrant
Genre: Heavy Metal
From: United States
Formed in 1978
Albums to check out: Legions of the Dead, *Too Late to Pray*
Notes- Another band that had quite a few projects with the same name. This band is still active and still tours.
Attack
Genre: Power
From: Germany
Formed in 1983
Albums to check out: Return of the Evil, Beast Killer, Destinies of War, Seven Years in the Past, *Revitalize* (a best of album)
Notes-A huge influence of the modern power metal genre. Helloween seems to get all the credit
E-X-E
Genre- Speed/Heavy/Thrash
From: United States
Formed in 1984
Albums to check out *Stricken by Might*, Sicker than I Thought
Notes- The band is currently split up and hasn't released anything in over twenty years. A very good thrash/speed metal band. Stricken by Might is an excellent album and definitely worth checking out and it has elements of Speed Metal, Thrash, and even heavy metal.
