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{{Short description|American heavy metal singer}}
{{for|the record producer in the [[Saturday Night Live]] skit|More cowbell}}
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{{BLP sources|date=March 2011}}
{{BLP sources|date=March 2011}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2020}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|image= James Rivera 2014.jpg
|image= Helstar 38 (31172212886).jpg
|caption = Rivera in 2014
|caption = Rivera in 2014
|name = James Rivera
|name = James Rivera
|background = solo_singer
|alias = Bill Lionel
|alias = Bill Lionel
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|04|15}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|04|15}}
| birth_place = [[Houston]], [[Texas]], [[United States]]
|birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]], U.S.
|death_date =
|death_date =
|occupation = [[Vocalist]]
|occupation = Singer
|genre = [[heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[power metal]], [[speed metal]], [[thrash metal]]
|genre = [[heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[power metal]], [[speed metal]], [[thrash metal]]
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|years_active = 1982–present
|instrument = [[Vocals]]
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|associated_acts = [[Helstar]], [[Vicious Rumors]], [[Distant Thunder (band)|Distant Thunder]], [[Sabbath Judas Sabbath]], [[Dawnrider (Ger)]], [[Chaotic Order]], [[Flotsam and Jetsam (band)|Flotsam And Jetsam]], Killing Machine, [[Malakis Reign]], [[Vigilante (US)]], [[Thrasher (US)]], [[Daggers Edge]], [[Denim And Leather]], New Eden, [[Bad Heaven]], Children of the Grave, Metal Wave, Metal Gods ([[Judas Priest]] Cover Band), [[Shadowkeep]]}}
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|years_active = 1982 – present
|label = [[Combat Records]], [[Metal Blade]]
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|associated_acts = [[Helstar]], [[Vicious Rumors]], [[Distant Thunder (band)|Distant Thunder]], [[Sabbath Judas Sabbath]], [[Dawnrider (Ger)]], [[Chaotic Order]], [[Flotsam and Jetsam (band)|Flotsam And Jetsam]], Killing Machine, [[Malakis Reign]], [[Vigilante (US)]], [[Thrasher (US)]], [[Daggers Edge]], [[Denim And Leather]], New Eden, [[Bad Heaven]], Children Of The Grave, James Rivera’s Metal Asylum, James Rivera’s Metal Asylum (A Tribute To The Scorpions), James Rivera’s Metal Asylum (A Tribute To Alice Cooper) ([[Black Sabbath]] Cover Band), Metal Wave, Metal Gods ([[Judas Priest]] Cover Band), [[Shadowkeep]]}}


'''James Rivera''' (born April 15, 1960) is an American singer, best known as the frontman for the heavy metal band [[Helstar]]. He was also the singer for [[Seven Witches]] between 2002 and 2005.
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'''James Rivera''' (born April 15, 1960) is a [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] vocalist, most known as the front-man for the [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Helstar]]; he was also the singer for [[Seven Witches]] between 2002 and 2005. As of January 2016, he has been a metal frontman for thirty-four years and has recorded fourteen albums. Rivera got his start singing with aforementioned Power/Speed Metal act [[Helstar]], a band established in the early 1980s in Houston, Texas. Rivera and guitarist Larry Barragan are the only remaining original members of the band after numerous lineup changes.<ref name="Rivadavia">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/helstar-p13176/biography|title=Biography: Helstar|last=Rivadavia|first=Eduardo|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=December 16, 2010}}</ref> In addition to Helstar, Rivera has sung with several other metal bands (most notably Destiny's End and Vicious Rumors)<ref name="Dillon">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/destinys-end-p312032/biography|title=Biography: Destiny's End|last=Dillon|first=Charlotte|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=December 16, 2010}}</ref> during his music career and belonged to several tribute bands.


==Biography==
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James Rivera, along with Helstar's other founding member Larry Barragan, rebuilt the original band with guitar player Rob Trevino, bass player Jerry Abarca and drummer Russ De Leon (now substituted by Michael Lewis).
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Rivera got his start singing with [[power metal]] act [[Helstar]], a band established in the early 1980s in Houston, Texas. Rivera and guitarist Larry Barragan are the only remaining original members of the band after numerous lineup changes.<ref name="Rivadavia">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/helstar-p13176/biography|title=Biography: Helstar|last=Rivadavia|first=Eduardo|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=December 16, 2010}}</ref> In addition to Helstar, Rivera has sung with several other metal bands (most notably Destiny's End and Vicious Rumors)<ref name="Dillon">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/destinys-end-p312032/biography|title=Biography: Destiny's End|last=Dillon|first=Charlotte|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=December 16, 2010}}</ref> during his music career and belonged to several tribute bands.
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In 2007 the band released ''Sins Of The Past'', a re-recorded best-of including the most famous Helstar songs. In 2008 came a new brand full-length studio album called ''King Of Hell''. They've released a number of albums since then, most recently in 2016 with ''Vampiro''.

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Rivera, along with Helstar's other founding member Larry Barragan, rebuilt the original band with guitar player Rob Trevino, bass player Jerry Abarca and drummer Russ De Leon (now substituted by Michael Lewis).
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In 2007 the band released ''Sins Of The Past'', a re-recorded best-of including the most famous Helstar songs. In 2008, came a new brand full-length studio album called ''King Of Hell''. They've released a number of albums since then, most recently in 2016 with ''Vampiro''.


Over the years Rivera and Helstar have been active with their live shows across the United States as well as touring in Europe. Helstar hits great stages like the ones of the Keep It True Festival and Headbangers Open Air, both in Germany, and finally the cult Heavy Metal festival in Italy called Play It Loud.
Over the years Rivera and Helstar have been active with their live shows across the United States as well as touring in Europe. Helstar hits great stages like the ones of the Keep It True Festival and Headbangers Open Air, both in Germany, and finally the cult Heavy Metal festival in Italy called Play It Loud.


In January 2017, it was announced that Rivera was to join UK-based [[Power Metal]] band [[Shadowkeep]] and would record vocals for their fourth album.<ref>"James Rivera to be part of SK new album" - Announcement on [[Shadowkeep]] official Facebook page, January 25, 2017</ref>
In January 2017, it was announced that Rivera was to join UK-based power metal band [[Shadowkeep]] and would record vocals for their fourth album.<ref>"James Rivera to be part of SK new album" – Announcement on [[Shadowkeep]] official Facebook page, January 25, 2017</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

MALICE's current lineup includes three original members (Mick Zane on guitar, Jay Reynolds on guitar and Mark Behn on bass) alongside Pete Holmes (BLACK 'N BLUE, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) on drums and James Rivera on vocals.


== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.helstar.com Helstar website]
* [http://www.helstar.com/ Helstar website]


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{{Flotsam and Jetsam}}
{{Seven Witches}}
{{Seven Witches}}


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Latest revision as of 13:37, 13 July 2024

For the record producer in the Saturday Night Live skit, see More cowbell.

James Rivera
Rivera in 2014
Rivera in 2014
Background information
Also known asBill Lionel
Born (1960-04-15) April 15, 1960 (age 64)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, power metal, speed metal, thrash metal
OccupationSinger
Years active1982–present

James Rivera (born April 15, 1960) is an American singer, best known as the frontman for the heavy metal band Helstar. He was also the singer for Seven Witches between 2002 and 2005.

Biography

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Rivera got his start singing with power metal act Helstar, a band established in the early 1980s in Houston, Texas. Rivera and guitarist Larry Barragan are the only remaining original members of the band after numerous lineup changes.[1] In addition to Helstar, Rivera has sung with several other metal bands (most notably Destiny's End and Vicious Rumors)[2] during his music career and belonged to several tribute bands.

Rivera, along with Helstar's other founding member Larry Barragan, rebuilt the original band with guitar player Rob Trevino, bass player Jerry Abarca and drummer Russ De Leon (now substituted by Michael Lewis). In 2007 the band released Sins Of The Past, a re-recorded best-of including the most famous Helstar songs. In 2008, came a new brand full-length studio album called King Of Hell. They've released a number of albums since then, most recently in 2016 with Vampiro.

Over the years Rivera and Helstar have been active with their live shows across the United States as well as touring in Europe. Helstar hits great stages like the ones of the Keep It True Festival and Headbangers Open Air, both in Germany, and finally the cult Heavy Metal festival in Italy called Play It Loud.

In January 2017, it was announced that Rivera was to join UK-based power metal band Shadowkeep and would record vocals for their fourth album.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Helstar". Allmusic. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  2. ^ Dillon, Charlotte. "Biography: Destiny's End". AllMusic. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  3. ^ "James Rivera to be part of SK new album" – Announcement on Shadowkeep official Facebook page, January 25, 2017
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