The US metalheads THRUST are a legend, one of the first metal bands from Chicago. With their 1984 debut album "Fist Held High" and songs like the title track "First Held High" or the underground anthem "Posers Will Die", they achieved legendary status. 2 years after their comeback album, "The Helm Of Awe" is released and Thrust remain true to themselves. Classical US Heavy Metal, catchy and distinctive, not seldom also melodic, is performed here. Thrust is the real deal. If classic metal continues to make a comeback, it's up to bands like Thrust.