Helker was formed in late 1998. Since then, the band underwent a series of changes of members, getting to be formed today by: Diego Valdez (voice), Mariano Rios (guitar), Christian Abarca (bass), Sebastian Barrozo (drums) and Ivan Iñiguez (guitar). The band recorded their first CD called "Secret Legacy". The same was released independently in 2001. This album was distributed in different countries like Japan, Mexico, Germany, USA. and Spain, among others.