Helix
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Helix

Helix formed in Kitchener, Ontario in 1974, with guitarist Brent Doerner, vocalist Brian Vollmer, bassist Mike Geddes, and drummer Keith Knudson. They built a...

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Helix, the Canadian band that rocked the 80s

A Kitchener-formed group whose 'Rock You' became an anthem for a generation of metal fans.

If you want the full Helix experience, start with 'Rock You' and 'Heavy Metal Love.' Those two tracks pretty much tell you everything you need to know.

When 'Rock You' hit in 1984, it wasn't just another single, it was the sound of a Canadian band breaking through with pure, unapologetic rock energy. That track from 'Walkin' the Razor's Edge' defined their moment, and songs like 'Breaking Loose' and 'Heavy Metal Love' kept the amps cranked. They built a catalog that feels like a time capsule of that era's stadium-ready spirit.

They started playing local shows in Kitchener in 1974, then put out their self-titled debut in 1983. The 'Walkin' the Razor's Edge' album a year later brought wider attention, and they've kept releasing music and playing shows ever since, even through lineup changes that saw vocalist Brian Vollmer leave and return.

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Helix formed in Kitchener, Ontario in 1974, with guitarist Brent Doerner, vocalist Brian Vollmer, bassist Mike Geddes, and drummer Keith Knudson. They built a following through local shows before releasing their self-titled debut album in 1983, which included the track 'Heavy Metal Love.'

Their 1984 album 'Walkin' the Razor's Edge' brought wider attention, particularly with the single 'Rock You.' Other songs from that period include 'Breaking Loose' and 'Long Way To Heaven.' The band's lineup has shifted over time, with Vollmer leaving and returning in the 1990s.

They've released more than a dozen studio albums since the 1980s, continuing to play shows for their Canadian and international fans. Their catalog includes songs like 'Don't Hide Your Love' and 'Heavy Metal Cowboys.'

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