BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Former HOLY TERROR Vocalist KEITH DEEN Dead At 56

HIM "Tears On Tape"

( 21 )

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES "13"

( 17 )

SKID ROW "United World Rebellion Chapter One"

( 22 )

THE OCEAN "Pelagial"

( 11 )

DARKTHRONE "The Underground Resistance"

( 12 )

Last Updated: May 23, 2013 4:23 PM

Former HOLY TERROR Vocalist KEITH DEEN Dead At 56 - Dec. 16, 2012

Keith Deen, former vocalist of 1980s Los Angeles thrashers HOLY TERROR, died on Thursday, December 13 after a three-month battle with cancer. He was 56 years old.

HOLY TERROR was formed in the mid-1980s by Kurt Colfelt (a.k.a. Kurt Kilfelt; ex-AGENT STEEL) and ex-DARK ANGEL drummer Jack Schwarz, who left before the release of the band's first album, 1987's "Terror And Submission". A follow-up effort, "Mind Wars", was issued in 1988.

Stated Colfelt: "With the loss of Keith Deen, a part of me is gone as well."

After resurrecting HOLY TERROR in 2005, Colfelt revealed that he "attempted to get in touch" with Deen about having him front the band again but that Keith's non-response was a clear signal that the singer was not interested in taking part in the group's reunion.

A HOLY TERROR DualDisc release, "El Revengo", came out in 2006 through the U.K.-based label Blackend Records. The DVD side on the DualDisc featured live footage as well as the "Judas Reward" video.

Tweet

To report any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, please send an e-mail to bmouth@bellatlantic.net with pertinent details. Anyone posting such material will be immediately and permanently banned. IP addresses are recorded to aid us in enforcing these conditions.

Order comments by:

COMMENT | R.I.P.
posted by : kissed
12/16/2012 10:19:51 PM
Report Abuse

This sucks. Mind Wars was just incredible. Keith had such a cool vocal style & his phrasing was totally unique to the genre. A real loss to the metal community :(

Rate comment:

18 |

Down

1

COMMENT | Never heard of this guy or his band...
posted by : Black waterPark
12/16/2012 10:37:45 PM
Report Abuse

but RIP.

Rate comment:

8 |

Down

3

COMMENT | #
posted by : Big Ol' Titties
12/16/2012 10:37:52 PM
Report Abuse

Rest in Peace, cancer is horrible and has claimed too many lives.

Rate comment:

10 |

Down

1

COMMENT | That's fucked up...
posted by : BiorythmicDrift
12/16/2012 11:29:34 PM
Report Abuse

I out of nowhere just had the urge to listen to these guys yesterday. That was the first time in close to 20 yrs I have even thought of them. Just yet another weird occurance in a string of synchronicities I've had in the last 6 months. Maybe it's the conscious shift that's happening...great band, underrated....see you on the other side brother.

Rate comment:

7 |

Down

2

COMMENT | WAY TOO YOUNG....
posted by : SLAYTANIC WAR RABBIT
12/17/2012 12:06:48 AM
Report Abuse

CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. LOVED HIS BAND. MET HIM AFTER A SHOW ONE TIME. DOWN TO EARTH AND VERY GRACIOUS.

R.I.P.

Rate comment:

13 |

Down

1

COMMENT | #
posted by : king's fate
12/17/2012 12:39:05 AM
Report Abuse

R.I.P.
Terror And Submission and Mind Wars are great pieces of thrash metal

Rate comment:

9 |

Down

1

COMMENT | #
posted by : devstorm
12/17/2012 12:57:06 AM
Report Abuse

Since seeing Holy Terror open for D.R.I. in 88 I never stopped listening to them. Deen was a vital factor to what made this band so damn unique and at the same time so damn amazing. When they did their short lived reunion a few years ago, I held out hope that Deen would resurface and at least join in for a song or two. Very very sorry to hear this news tonight.

Rate comment:

5 |

Down

1

COMMENT | #
posted by : necron
12/17/2012 2:09:59 AM
Report Abuse

if I am asked to give an example about why commercial success does not necessarily mean quality, my answer would be holy terror

these guys really kicked major ass, deep inside I always hoped for the release of a third album, this was not meant to be

RIP brother, thanks a lot for the great time I spent blasting out terror and submission and mind wars through my speakers as a teenager

Rate comment:

8 |

Down

1

COMMENT | RIP Keith Deen.
posted by : heavy metal maniac
12/17/2012 2:55:42 AM
Report Abuse

The melodic yet fucking aggresive speed / thrash metal played by Holy Terror was amazing.
Keith's vocals really suited the bands music and got me into serious headbanging sessions with my buddies while screaming along with the lyrics.

My condolences to his family and friends.

RIP Keith Deen.

Rate comment:

8 |

Down

1

COMMENT | ...
posted by : Sontaron
12/17/2012 3:44:02 AM
Report Abuse

RIP, Holy Terror were a fine and under rated band. Sad news.

Rate comment:

5 |

Down

1

COMMENT | R.I.P.
posted by : OfTheBlackwaters
12/17/2012 5:04:02 AM
Report Abuse

Same date as Chuck Schuldiner ,who was taken by a "variety"of the same f@#^@^ disease ...both of you R.I.P.,you will never be forgotten !

Rate comment:

6 |

Down

1

COMMENT | Sad news
posted by : marcsix
12/17/2012 5:41:40 AM
Report Abuse

Holy Terror were one of my all time favourite thrash bands. They had a unique style, which was certainly due to Keith Deen's vocal style. So melodic and odd -total classic.
Sure, the lightning speed guitar work was out of this world, as were the lyrics. But Keith made the difference with bands such as Death Angel, Dark Angel, Violence, Exodus, Agent Steel, Heathen, Forbidden etc etc.

Sorry to see you leave so early, Keith. Hope you are at peace.
Thanks a lot for the great music back in the day

Rate comment:

6 |

Down

1

COMMENT | R.I.P Keith
posted by : coupd
12/17/2012 6:11:50 AM
Report Abuse

Amazing vocalist, great band.

Rate comment:

3 |

Down

1

COMMENT | #
posted by : RiotAct666
12/17/2012 9:17:20 AM
Report Abuse

R.I.P.

Rate comment:

2 |

Down

1

COMMENT | R.I.P.
posted by : Abyss_of_Blood
12/17/2012 9:25:08 AM
Report Abuse

I also saw them with DRI back in the day and they were great. Love Terror & Submission... check it out of you have never heard it.

Rate comment:

2 |

Down

0

COMMENT | #
posted by : artie pufkin
12/17/2012 9:39:03 AM
Report Abuse

R.I.P. BROTHER!! YOU ROCKED!!!

Rate comment:

1 |

Down

0

COMMENT | #
posted by : Skullchrist
12/17/2012 10:23:49 AM
Report Abuse

Wow. That is way too young. This is some really horrible news to wake up to. Along with Kreator and D.R.I., Holy Terror was the first Thrash gig I ever saw in'88. It was one thermonuclear show!

'Mind Wars' is one of the most unique Thrash albums ever made. Blistering fast riffs, screeching rapid fire Punk vocals and technical bass playing like prog bands from the 70's like Rush, Yes and King Crimson. Essential in any serious Metal collection. Highly recommended!

My sincerest condolences goes out to his friends and family.

RIP Thrash brother.

Rate comment:

3 |

Down

0

COMMENT | #
posted by : Christonabike
12/17/2012 11:45:25 AM
Report Abuse

A great band that never got the recognition it deserved , Mind Wars for me back then and still today is the most criminally underated record in thrash metal history .
Thanks for sharing your talent , you'll not be forgotten .

Rate comment:

3 |

Down

0

COMMENT | #
posted by : noone69
12/17/2012 3:57:42 PM
Report Abuse

What kind of immature faggot would thumb down a "Rest In Peace" post?

Rate comment:

4 |

Down

0

COMMENT | #
posted by : disintegrating man
12/18/2012 1:20:20 AM
Report Abuse

Rest In Peace...

Rate comment:

1 |

Down

0

In order to post a comment, please log in first.

As a registered user, you agree not to post any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening material, or anything that may violate any applicable laws. Doing so may lead to you being immediately and permanently banned (and, if necessary, your service provider being informed). IP addresses are recorded to aid us in enforcing these conditions.

| Latest News | News Archive | CD Reviews | DVD Reviews | Contact | Submit News |
| Advertise | Shop | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Service |