HELIX’S BRIAN VOLLMER ROCKS ALL ACCESS LIVE!

Helix was formed in 1974 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. In 1976, the twin-guitar attack of Brent “The Doctor” Doerner and Paul Hackman joined the band, helping shape the group’s signature sound. After releasing two independent albums, Helix signed with Capitol Records, launching their major-label career with No Rest for the Wicked (1983), featuring the breakout hit “Heavy Metal Love.” The band gained further international success with Walkin’ the Razor’s Edge (1984), driven by their iconic anthem “Rock You,” which received major MTV airplay along with a controversial X-rated version of the video.

Throughout the 1980s, Helix continued to release acclaimed albums and tour worldwide, sharing stages with KISS, Alice Cooper, Motorhead and Ian Gillan. Despite the tragic loss of guitarist Paul Hackman in 1992, Brian Vollmer carried the Helix torch forward, working with various top-tier musicians, including members of Brighton Rock, Killer Dwarfs, Harem Scarem, and Crash Kelly.

Helix’s legacy was further cemented in 2003 when they were humorously featured in an episode of the Trailer Park Boys television show sparking renewed interest in their music. In 2005, Vollmer released the book Gimme An R!, documenting his life on the road and in the studio. In 2010, Vollmer released Smash Hits…Unplugged, an acoustic re-imagining of Helix classics, some of which are now featured on this latest compilation.

Today, Helix continues to tour and record, with Helix : 50 – The Best Of serving as a monument to their enduring legacy.

SEE THEM LIVE!

Brian and The band will celebrate the release Helix : 50 – The Best Of with a special unplugged concert. Wednesday, May 21, as part of the McBowl Concert Series, an annual charity event in Mississauga, ON, Canada. Brian Vollmer and Daryl Gray will be joined by former Helix guitarist Sean Kelly, who will also host a retrospective discussion on the band’s history. Before the performance, Vollmer will launch Helix : 50 – The Best Of via a live-stream event, sharing stories from the band’s iconic career hosted by Jimmy Jay of The Metal Voice.

For McBowl Concert Series tickets: www.classicbowl.com/concerts/mcbowl