"Helena" is a fascinating track in the Misfits' discography, providing an excellent illustration of the band's evolution during the Michale Graves era of the late 1990s. The Guitar Pro transcription for this song moves beyond the purely punk template of earlier tracks like "Hybrid Moments," showcasing a distinct shift toward a heavier, more polished sound that incorporates elements of metal. The track is built on a massive, low-end foundation, driven by guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein's signature tone, which requires the guitar to be tuned down, typically to Eb Standard or even D Standard, adding a thick, guttural resonance to the power chords. The song's structure is noticeably more elaborate than the concise fury of the early material. The transcription captures a powerful and recognizable main riff, which chugs along with heavy use of palm-muting to create a tight, driving rhythm, a technique fundamental to the heavy metal influence on the track. The dynamic flow of the song is key, with the Guitar Pro file highlighting a deliberate mid-section slowdown—a memorable, almost mid-tempo breakdown that features a very distinct, descending chord progression often compared to the style of Metallica's Master of Puppets-era riffs. This slower, more dramatic part builds tension before the song slams back into a faster tempo, a structural flourish rarely heard in the band's initial horror-punk output. The arrangement effectively serves the song's dark, romantic-horror theme, which is directly inspired by the film Boxing Helena.