History
The band started as a cover group, covering songs by the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions and AC/DC. The group's first performances (or "Mega-Parties") were held at a locally famous haunted mansion in Tujunga, California which was occupied by Ann Boleyn. In late 1982 Hellion was approached by Mystic Records, a Hollywood-based punk label, who wanted to include "Nightmares in Daylight" on a compilation album. Several weeks prior to the recording session, Peyton Tuthill left the band, citing Ann Boleyn's involvement in the occult arts as his reason. Tuthill has since become a minister. Bass player Rik Fox (who was a founding member of W.A.S.P.) replaced Tuthill, however, quit several days before the band's first recording session after being offered a gig with Steeler (which then included Yngwie Malmsteen). At the last minute Brian West, who had played in Power Program with Ann Boleyn, was brought in for the recording session which took place on New Year's Eve.
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