No Rest for the Wicked (Helix album)

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No Rest for the Wicked
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 11, 1983
RecordedPhase One Studios, Toronto, Ontario
GenreHard rock, heavy metal
Length33:02
LabelCapitol
ProducerTom Treumuth, Helix and William Seip
Helix chronology
White Lace & Black Leather
(1981)
No Rest for the Wicked
(1983)
Walkin' the Razor's Edge
(1984)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
[1]

No Rest for the Wicked is the third studio album by the Canadian hard rock/heavy metal band Helix. It is also their major label debut, on Capitol Records.

The tracks "Heavy Metal Love" and "Never Want to Lose You" were released as singles with accompanying music videos.

Track list

All songs written by Helix except where noted

  1. "Does a Fool Ever Learn" (3:28) (Eddie Schwartz)
  2. "Let's All Do It Tonight" (2:50)
  3. "Heavy Metal Love" (2:59)
  4. "Check Out the Love" (3:08)
  5. "No Rest for the Wicked" (3:12)
  6. "Don't Get Mad Get Even" (3:21) (
    Lisa Dalbello
    , Tim Thorney)
  7. "Ain't No High Like Rock 'n Roll" (3:50)
  8. "Dirty Dog" (3:32)
  9. "Never Want to Lose You" (3:09)
  10. "White Lace and Black Leather" (3:40)

Credits

Personnel

  • Brian Vollmer – vocals
  • Paul Hackman – guitars, backing vocals
  • Brent Doerner – guitars, backing vocals
  • Mike Uzelac – bass, backing vocals
  • Greg "Fritz" Hinz – drums

Production

  • Produced by Tom Treumuth for H&S Productions. Co-Produced by Helix and William Seip.
  • Mixed by Tony Bongiovi at Power Station Studios
  • William Seip – manager
  • Heather Brown – artwork, cover concept

Singles

  • "Heavy Metal Love"
  • "Don't Get Mad Get Even"

Charts

Chart (1983) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[2] 186

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[3] Gold 50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References