Helix 50 – The Best Of 2025

Crown X Recordings, Canada’s premier re-issue label, proudly announces the release of Helix 50 – The Best Of, a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada’s most legendary hard rock bands. The compilation features an all-star re-recording of Helix’s multi-platinum hit “Rock You,” alongside international chart-toppers from their major label debut,

No Rest For The Wicked (1983), through to Vagabond Bones (2009). An all-new track complete the circle. Using cutting-edge audio technology, every track has been expertly remastered for both CD and vinyl at Iguana Recording Studios in Toronto, ON for a new sonic experience.

Helix’s newest studio track, “Stand Up,” is released on all streaming platforms Friday, May 18, followed by a Friday, May 2 streaming and video release of the all-star recording of “Rock You”, featuring founding vocalist Brian Vollmer and longtime bassist Daryl Gray, along with special guests Phil X (Bon Jovi), Brent Fitz (Slash), and Todd Kerns (Slash). The track will be available for streaming in both stereo and Dolby Atmos.

Helix 50 – The Best Of is a definitive collection including the classic remastered hits “Heavy Metal Love,” “Deep Cuts The Knife,” “Wild In The Streets, “Running Wild In The 21st Century,” “Good To The Last Drop (Radio Version)” and “Animal Inside.” Additionally, unplugged versions of “(Make Me Do) Anything You Want,” “The Kids Are All Shakin,’” and “Dream On” have been remixed for a fresh, updated sound. Released in both CD and LP format, the CD version includes the bonus tracks “That Day Is Gonna Come,” “Sleeping’ In The Dog House Again,” featuring Kim Mitchell, and “Look Me Straight In The Heart,” a duet with Lee Aaron.

01. Rock You (2025)
02. Heavy Metal Love (2025 Remastered)
03. Deep Cuts The Knife (2025 Remastered)
04. Wild In The Streets (2025 Remastered)
05. Running Wild In The 21st Century (2025 Remastered)
06. (Make Me Do) Anything You Want (2025 Unplugged)
07. The Kids Are All Shakin’ (2025 Unplugged)
08. Animal Inside (2025 Remastered)
09. Good To The Last Drop (Radio Version)
10. Stand Up (2025 Remastered)
11. Dream On (2025 Unplugged)

CD Bonus Tracks
12. That Day Is Gonna Come
13. Sleepin’ in the Dog House Again
14. Look Me Straight In The Heart