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Hellion began in 1982, when the term "female metal singer" did not exist. By 1983, Hellion's demo recordings (released as a self-titled Mini-LP) climbed to Number 6 on the UK rock charts. In America, their home, Hellion was regarded by the corporate music world as being "too heavy" for a band with a female singer. With fan support compensating for the backing that the corporate record labels did not provide, Hellion's music not only helped redefine the role of female performers in hard rock and heavy metal, but continues to earn respect among both new and old fans. This 2-CD collection takes listeners on a journey "To Hellion and Back" and includes rare, unreleased, and new Hellion songs in addition to fan favorites. The 2-CD set begins in 1983 with tracks from Hellion's Mini-LP and progressed to the present, with "Hell Has No Fury" (featuring the band's new line-up of Ann Boleyn, Simon Wright, Maxxxwell Carlisle, Scott Warren, and Bjorn Englen). Also included on the collection are rare and unreleased demo recordings including some produced by Ronnie James Dio and engineered by Angelo Arcuri in 1984, and by Ken Scott. This 2-CD anthology includes a 16-page full color booklet. The first pressing is autographed by singer Ann Boleyn.