Scrap Metal

With Scrap Metal, Helix continue to do what relatively few legacy hard rock bands still attempt: treat new recordings as a central part of their identity rather than an afterthought to touring. Issued worldwide on January 23, 2026, the album reflects a band that remains creatively active, drawing on its classic 1980s sonic vocabulary while applying it with the confidence and economy of a group that knows exactly who they are.

The five previously unreleased tracks are not stylistic experiments so much as reaffirmations — tight, riff-driven songs that prioritize hooks, momentum, and straight-ahead hard rock craft. Rather than sounding like archival leftovers, they function as contemporary Helix performances built in the image of the band’s classic era. The remaining selections, drawn from recent archival releases, serve as connective tissue within the modern Helix catalogue, framing Scrap Metal as both a snapshot and a continuation.

In a landscape where many veteran acts operate primarily as nostalgia institutions, Scrap Metal stands as evidence of Helix’s long-running commitment to recording new material, reinforcing their status not just as survivors of the 1980s hard rock era, but as an ongoing, working band with a living catalogue.

Notes
Tracks 1–5 previously unreleased
Tracks 6 and 8 previously released on Helix – B Sides
Tracks 11 and 12 previously released on Helix – Half-Alive
Tracks 7, 9 and 10 previously released on Helix – Old School