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Terminal Terror

Holy Moses · 1991

36 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of high-speed riffs and aggressive vocals that embody the raw energy of early '90s thrash metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Two Sides Terror — This track exemplifies the album's dualistic approach, presenting contrasting tempos that highlight the band's versatility while maintaining an aggressive edge.
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    Creation of Violation — With its complex riffs and frantic pace, this song encapsulates the thematic turmoil present throughout the album, showcasing Holy Moses's technical prowess.
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    Pool of Blood — The visceral imagery and driving rhythm make this track a standout, reflecting on violence and chaos through both lyrics and instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless energy for workouts
  • short bursts of intensity
  • cathartic aggression release
  • for headbanging sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer melodic and soft sounds
  • need lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, Terminal Terror was Holy Moses's fifth studio album, coming off their successful 1989 release, No Matter What's the Cause. At this point, the band had already established themselves as a key player in the German thrash metal scene, solidifying their reputation with this intense follow-up.
Stylistic neighbors
Destruction· Kreator· Sodom

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Nothing for My Mum 4:05
  • 2 Two Sides Terror 4:47
  • 3 Τηεοτοχψ (Terminal Terror) 3:50
  • 4 Creation of Violation 4:42
  • 5 Pool of Blood 3:46
  • 6 Distress and Death 4:55
  • 7 Adult Machine 4:15
  • 8 Malicious Race 3:00
  • 9 Tradition of Fatality 2:55

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