........And here is a write up on the band by Christine Natanael that I also kept in my archives (aka: 20 yr. old filing cabinet with more dents in it than a storm door after a hurricane, yuk, yuk, yuk).  Christine, if you are out there, send me a smoke signal.  I would like to get the rest of the info on this article and the review above (they are both from the same magazine, that's all I know) to site it properly (and not get sued). Thanx:)  Oh yeah, sorry if this piece is a little hard to read, mother nature can be a real bitch sometimes.

Here is a review of TERROR AND SUBMISSION from the CROSS OF IRON FANZINE
 Volume I, Number 1 (Part #2) May-June 1988 (c)1988 cDc.
 

HOLY TERROR: Terror & Submission (Music For Nations) Decrepit Monarx
Firstborn ^^^^^^ fucking long name 

Following his angry departure from AGENT
STEEL, guitarist Kurt Kilifelt has formed HOLY TERROR, a five piece out of
LA. Terror & Submission is their debut LP. Dark and evil sounds introduce
"Black Plague", the first track. "Plague" is tight and very clean,
considering its rapid power. The solos display the finger talents of not
only Kilifelt but also of his six string cohort, Mike Alvord. Drummer Joe
Mitchell kix tail during the slow(er) section, while bassist Floyd Flannery
can be heard from a bit more. The follow-up tune, "Evil's Rising", sets off
with strong imagery, the music slowly building as evil emerges from the
bowels of the earth, finally culminating as the music kix off with a cymbal
ride and a guitar slide. "Rising" shows vocalist Keith Dean in great form,
displaying more variety than in "Plague" and helping the chorus truly stand
out. What comes around comes around, and "Rising" ends as it began with a
strong image of its lyrics as evil conquers all, finally and brutally. The
third song, "Blood Of The Saints", begins with an instrumental bit, at first
slow and grinding, then fast and frantic. The main body of "Blood" is a
straight forward thrash charge, to which the background to the solo slightly
contrasts with good effect. "Mortal Fear" is next in line and is more
romping speed until after the second chorus and things become more melodic,
including some bass lines which finally shine through the mix and a killer
guitar solo. Closing out the first side is "Guardians Of The Netherworld", a
pounding, march-like anthem with a rousing chorus where, as in "Fear", the
coming and going of the backup vocals form a strong sound. Side two opens up
with the "Distant Calling", a more accessible tune with several good riffs.
The harshness in Dean's voice is toned down a degree. Following the
relatively short "Calling" comes the LP's title track, "Terror &
Submission". This track is deadly with guitars hitting sudden high notes
amidst the multitude of highly charged riffing. The muffled voices
introducing the solo add tremendous effect and the scales leading up to the
end close out "T&S" with a crunch. Beginning with leery, mysterious guitar,
"Tomorrow's End" is the fastest song on the album until it reaches the
jittery, nerve-racking bridge to set you up for Mike and Kurt's
blinding-speed solos. Closing out Terror & Submission is the intensely
rhythmic "Alpha Omega, The Bringer Of Balance" whose stop and go will make
you do nothing but go until you stop -- dead. 

Here is a review of the bands 1986 demo and TERROR AND SUBMISSION by Bernard Doe from Metal Forces.  Thanx to Sylvain Moisan for these submissions.  Check out his site The Metal Files.  There is a ton of important information on here and reviews of a lot of classic metal bands.  Thanx Sylvain!!!

HOLY TERROR - demo 1986
(Reviewed by Bernard Doe, Metal Forces No.17, 1986)

HOLY TERROR is the band put together by lead guitarist Kurt Kilfelt following his split from AGENT STEEL last year.  Joining Kurt are vocalist Keith Deen, lead guitarist Mike Alvord, bassist Floyd Flanary (ex-THRUST) and drummer Jack Schwartz (ex-DARK ANGEL).

The tape opens with a weird intro entitled "Blessed Sacrament" which blasts its way into the first track proper "Black Plague" and as you would expect the music is blatant speed metal which at times - espacially on this first EXODUS inspired track - ventures into thrash territory.

The L.A. based band also put a lot of emphasis on mixing melody with power and this is best observed on "Distant Calling" where vocalist Keith Deen puts in a dynamic performance helping to give HOLY TERROR a distinctive sound.

"Guardians Of The Netherworld", the final number, is a little less frantic but still packs a menacing punch and ends the tape in fine style.