Holy Terror is in my top 3 bands, for sure. I've always wondered how they've managed to go relatively unnoticed in the metal scene because they were probably the BEST thrash / speed band out there. You won't find any other band that has a similar sound; believe me, I've looked! Another thing that sets Holy Terror apart is their ingenious lyrics pertaining to religion, philosophy, etc. I've never heard better lyrics... they're like the Rush of thrash/speed.
Spot on! It's one of the best. Imagine if they'd engineered this to precision. No, don't imagine it....that's what makes this album so special and unique and contributes to it's atmosphere.
Enjoyed reading the comments. Here are a couple responses.
Yes it is a Cirith Ungol shirt. I do remember the busted bass and guitar. It happened when a roadie tried driving up a hill at the Whiskey and a bunch of shit fell in the back of the truck. Hanging posters? It was a job of all the HT members at one time. Great stuff.
greatest thing about them is they release a great freaking GREAT metal pseudo-thrash album in terror & submission, then they go a nearly totally different direction and release the CLASSIC THRASH of mind wars...amazing
cult classic moment...keith's PA goes out live and he just keep singing...and is HEARD, WELL by audience members.
My name is Mike I worked with the guitarist and the singer we use to hang movie posters up in hollywood I remember we were hanging poison posters in china town and this old asian man asked us for an extra poster of the pretty girls was helarious
I did a brief roadie stint for these guys just to help out use to watch them rehearse and party in the valley I remember they were going to play at the whiskey and the bass player broke 2 basses one feel in the dressing room and snapped the other was run over by the drummers massive road case they ended up fireing him and throwing his drums in the alley good times
Wow I can't believe it. A Holy Terror Promo clip. I had no idea it existed. Way cool. I bought this album on vinyl in the 80's and still have it. Never understood why they didn't get more recognition. This album was always one of my very favourite thrash albums. Thanks for posting.
so i have found a green guitar pick on the ground saying holy terror only it looks like someone wrote "UN" before holy to make it unholy terror its got a signature on the back... i search it on here and i found this great band. cool huh?
thank for this clip i havnt heard this in nearly 20years. mind wars was so overlooked in an era rammed with alot of good thrash albums. fuckin killer track 2
Holy terror awesome band i have listened to there albums over 20 years would be great to see them do a reunion...new album...drummer lives in north carolina not to far from me...or at least he used to
I have to agree with most of people, Holy Terror mind wars` record is on the best ever in the metal scene ever. It made me remember 1988 when I heard such album for the first time and I would hear it 1000 times more. Although I never saw them play a live gig I feel so fortunate (I was 18) and had presence this wonderful metal era with many bands (Vio-lence, Death, Mekong Delta etc.) for me it was the top of the metal scene in the whole world, Long Live Metal Forever.
Floyd Flannery had a killer tone on this album. I also remember his bass solo at the end of one of the songs (have to dig the cassette out). Judas Reward is definitely the best cut off of Mind Wars, along with "Do Unto Others".
@crazydeens HAIL!! I interviewed your dad on tour back in 1988. He had a tremendous voice and also did perfect imitations of famous people. It was a very interesting interview we had and I still remember it to this day. As his child know that all men are born original, but all to many die copies. Your father is an original so appreciate him while he's around. STAY TRUE!!
Random---I gave you a thumbs up on the Mind Wars but I bet to differ about "Terror & Submission." The 1st track, Evil Reign, and Mortal Fear are awsome. And although not thrash, "Distant Calling" is probobly one of the best metal treacks ever written. In a nut-shell this group rules!!! Seen them live in 90', extremely fast in concert.
"Mind Wars" by Holy Terror , from which Judas Reward' is on..is THE BEST thrash metal album of all time no question! Thrash metal sounds just like this! Unfortunately Holy Terror's other album "Terror & Submission" is horrible (but probably has its fans) I suggest to avoid it but get 'Mind Wars' ON VINYL! YES on LP!! it truly will destroy your nice analog stereo!! HOLY TERROR RIPPED OUT A TRUE EPIC YOU SHOULD BE PROUD!
one of the greatest bands ever!period! isaw this tour with Death and Kreator in 1980somethin!me and my old lady both in the pit!great job!God bless you for sharing this!!!!
Got to see these guys back in the 80's as I worked with Mike Alvord. He was a funny dude and a prankster.
DEEHARDONE 1 month ago
fudidao
edspeed43 2 months ago
One of the best speed\trash albums ever. Nubs rejoice.
DyingCr0w 4 months ago
havnt herd this for years fuck me its still fuckin mindblowing
evilhobbit666 6 months ago
This was and still is my all time fave,Holy Terror made me commit myself to thrash metal for life.It's a damn shame the're gone.
SuperFubar666 6 months ago
Amazing due to their vocals, lyrics, dynamics, speed, power, and brutality etc. These guys had it all in spades.
redshaftedflicker 11 months ago
where can i found there dvd? sick guys!!
TERRORBLEEDING 11 months ago
Who else is on this DVD and where can I find it?
coreeeey420 1 year ago
holy terror,agent steel....2 of the best guitar duets in metal ever....and i got a dog just like that one....american staff,eheheheh
embryoniccells1 1 year ago
man what a great song....first time i hear em and im amazed /m/ /m/
juanchoheavymetal 1 year ago
Fucking killer tune!
TheAtomicDon 1 year ago
Holy Terror is in my top 3 bands, for sure. I've always wondered how they've managed to go relatively unnoticed in the metal scene because they were probably the BEST thrash / speed band out there. You won't find any other band that has a similar sound; believe me, I've looked! Another thing that sets Holy Terror apart is their ingenious lyrics pertaining to religion, philosophy, etc. I've never heard better lyrics... they're like the Rush of thrash/speed.
JohannaMirthless 1 year ago
@JohannaMirthless
Spot on! It's one of the best. Imagine if they'd engineered this to precision. No, don't imagine it....that's what makes this album so special and unique and contributes to it's atmosphere.
stefijula 8 months ago
@stefijula
er....disregard that apostrophe
stefijula 8 months ago
Their 2 albums remain in my vinyl collection with pride
SatanikScrotumus 1 year ago
HT forever
xebemoth 1 year ago
2:10 man, i get chills
UnkuredSlayTeam86 1 year ago
HT rules! Guardians of the netherworld.
skasei88 1 year ago
Amazing band.
imDiddykong45 1 year ago
WOW...VOCALS REMIND ME OF A CROSS BETWEEN BALOFF,JON OLIVA,SICK
blaspherian 1 year ago
I got to see Holy Terror play at the channel or maybe it was the paradise in Boston. It was such a great show. They were way ahead of their time.
deathrune88 1 year ago
Enjoyed reading the comments. Here are a couple responses.
Yes it is a Cirith Ungol shirt. I do remember the busted bass and guitar. It happened when a roadie tried driving up a hill at the Whiskey and a bunch of shit fell in the back of the truck. Hanging posters? It was a job of all the HT members at one time. Great stuff.
drovla 1 year ago
greatest thing about them is they release a great freaking GREAT metal pseudo-thrash album in terror & submission, then they go a nearly totally different direction and release the CLASSIC THRASH of mind wars...amazing
cult classic moment...keith's PA goes out live and he just keep singing...and is HEARD, WELL by audience members.
mobiusstrip01 1 year ago
uncompormised pure thrash!!! hail from greece to these legends!
MrTasos76 1 year ago
These dudes were sweet. Pretty fucking original too.
TheAtomicDon 2 years ago
love this record
jjgamc 2 years ago
Fucking awesome. Thanks for posting. Also, is that a Cirith Ungol shirt I see?
Plubmeister 2 years ago
My name is Mike I worked with the guitarist and the singer we use to hang movie posters up in hollywood I remember we were hanging poison posters in china town and this old asian man asked us for an extra poster of the pretty girls was helarious
classiccafe1 2 years ago
I did a brief roadie stint for these guys just to help out use to watch them rehearse and party in the valley I remember they were going to play at the whiskey and the bass player broke 2 basses one feel in the dressing room and snapped the other was run over by the drummers massive road case they ended up fireing him and throwing his drums in the alley good times
classiccafe1 2 years ago 2
Wow I can't believe it. A Holy Terror Promo clip. I had no idea it existed. Way cool. I bought this album on vinyl in the 80's and still have it. Never understood why they didn't get more recognition. This album was always one of my very favourite thrash albums. Thanks for posting.
Darfaultner 2 years ago 3
so i have found a green guitar pick on the ground saying holy terror only it looks like someone wrote "UN" before holy to make it unholy terror its got a signature on the back... i search it on here and i found this great band. cool huh?
Kaenanthebarbarian 2 years ago 2
thank for this clip i havnt heard this in nearly 20years. mind wars was so overlooked in an era rammed with alot of good thrash albums. fuckin killer track 2
vetchlurker 2 years ago 2
Holy terror awesome band i have listened to there albums over 20 years would be great to see them do a reunion...new album...drummer lives in north carolina not to far from me...or at least he used to
nctarheel26 2 years ago
I have to agree with most of people, Holy Terror mind wars` record is on the best ever in the metal scene ever. It made me remember 1988 when I heard such album for the first time and I would hear it 1000 times more. Although I never saw them play a live gig I feel so fortunate (I was 18) and had presence this wonderful metal era with many bands (Vio-lence, Death, Mekong Delta etc.) for me it was the top of the metal scene in the whole world, Long Live Metal Forever.
sortizh10 2 years ago 14
@sortizh10 you know your shit
SatanikScrotumus 1 year ago
Floyd Flannery had a killer tone on this album. I also remember his bass solo at the end of one of the songs (have to dig the cassette out). Judas Reward is definitely the best cut off of Mind Wars, along with "Do Unto Others".
HughBeaumont 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this-Holy Terror is amazing. The entire "Mind Wars" album crushes most of what is out today.
TMshredguitarzone 3 years ago 5
My dad is the singer (keith). Hes so old now!!!
crazydeens 3 years ago 4
NO matter his age...he still and will always rule in the hearts of true metal heads!!
kkklammy 3 years ago
@crazydeens HAIL!! I interviewed your dad on tour back in 1988. He had a tremendous voice and also did perfect imitations of famous people. It was a very interesting interview we had and I still remember it to this day. As his child know that all men are born original, but all to many die copies. Your father is an original so appreciate him while he's around. STAY TRUE!!
POTRADS 3 months ago
I saw these guys in Florida back in 1988 on tour with DRI and Kreator. I'd never heard of them before, but they blew away both the other bands.
angusmcphooey 3 years ago 3
YEAH !!!
poloniawawa 3 years ago 2
Random---I gave you a thumbs up on the Mind Wars but I bet to differ about "Terror & Submission." The 1st track, Evil Reign, and Mortal Fear are awsome. And although not thrash, "Distant Calling" is probobly one of the best metal treacks ever written. In a nut-shell this group rules!!! Seen them live in 90', extremely fast in concert.
TheTruthHurts101 3 years ago
fucking awesome agree totally one of the best speed metal albums all time, shit hot
Deadonbass 3 years ago
"Mind Wars" by Holy Terror , from which Judas Reward' is on..is THE BEST thrash metal album of all time no question! Thrash metal sounds just like this! Unfortunately Holy Terror's other album "Terror & Submission" is horrible (but probably has its fans) I suggest to avoid it but get 'Mind Wars' ON VINYL! YES on LP!! it truly will destroy your nice analog stereo!! HOLY TERROR RIPPED OUT A TRUE EPIC YOU SHOULD BE PROUD!
randomglen 3 years ago
My Terror & Submission-album has only horrible sound, but brillant songs. My all-time fave
terrorkaiser 3 years ago
Brutal, class act. Pure American thrash. One of the top metal bands in history. Period.
truecross 3 years ago
"Immoral wasteland" is one of the best metal songs ever.
audiodead 4 years ago 3
The whole album is awesome...Debt of Pain slays.Imagine an Agent Steel song played 5 times faster.Hypersonic!!!!!!
venom36s 3 years ago
More HOLY TERROR!!!
removetube 4 years ago
Great band!
SevereRepugnance 4 years ago
my love band!!!!
1kalgan07 4 years ago
one of the greatest bands ever!period! isaw this tour with Death and Kreator in 1980somethin!me and my old lady both in the pit!great job!God bless you for sharing this!!!!
scales1020 4 years ago 3