2012, Without the shadow of a doubt Mark ´The Shark` Shelton is one of the most creative heavy metal musicians of all time. At the same time he is one of the most underrated visionaries of the genre. He formed US Metal legends Manilla Road in 1977. The debut album INVASION was issued via their own record label Roadster in 1980. Throughout the 1980's Manilla Road records were virtually ignored by the media. Only a few knowing fans who adored the band's unique style of epic metal kept the flame alive. Now Mark Shelton presents his first official solo project outside of Manilla Road (if you discount CIRCUS MAXIMUS, which was planned as a solo project but due to record company pressure was released under the Manilla Road moniker). Hellwell is the name of Mark Shelton's current solo project.