Holy Moses was officially formed in Aachen, Germany in 1980 with Jochen Funders on guitars and vocals, Ramon Bruessler on bass, and drummer Peter Vordenstein. They played their first live show in the town of Stolberg, where they began causing a significant buzz in the heavy metal community for their incredibly heavy, fast, and tight style and various other actions of the band's fanclub. However, this lineup was very short lived, and only lasted about a year, after the band played their first anniversary show by opening for Venom.
A new guitarist was soon found, in Andy Classen, formerly of the band Disaster. A vocalist named Iggy was soon found as well. Iggy was soon fired from the band due to drug problems and musical differences with the band. Andy soon came up with the idea to bring in his girlfriend at the time, Sabina Hertz for the vocals. Originally, Sabina does not want the job and singing in a very throaty and almost demonic sounding style of singing to make sure she does not get in the band. This had an inversive effect, and Ramon (the band's main songwriter at the time) was extremely pleased with the performance of Sabina, and the only permanent member of the band who has appeared on every album to this day finally joins. The band then plays their first shows with Sabina in November of 1981.
Some more lineup changes came after this (including Sabina's brother singing with the band for a few weeks after she temporarily left but then returned), and it also became more progressive and technical ability with heightened musicianship from Classen. With the lineup of Ramon on bass, Sabina on vocals, Andy on guitars, and new drummer Herbert Dreger, the band records their first album Queen Of Siam. Produced by Ralph Hubert of Mekong Delta, the album stands out among its contemporaries for its extremely heavy and tight musicianship and technicality. However, the lineup does not last. Due to a lack of commitment for the band, Dreger is fired and replaced by a then nineteen year old Uli Kusch (later of Helloween) on drums. After that, Ramon, the one original member left in Holy Moses leaves the band to pursue his academic carrier. It is now fully managed by Sabina, and all songs are written by Andy and Sabina, who is married to the guitarist and becomes Sabina Classen (the name she uses to this day).
The band then recorded its next album Finished With The Dogs and received rave reviews by metal critics and music magazines the world over. The album attracted the attention of Warner Brothers Records, one of the biggest record labels in the world. In 1987, Holy Moses strikes up a deal with the label and heads on tour with DRI.
The band only got bigger from there, especially with the recording of the album The New Machine Of Lichtenstein, a highly successful thrash metal concept album. Holy Moses then goes on their biggest tour yet, playing alongside Forbidden and Sacred Reich. Problems with Warner Brothers however make the band leave the label. Also around this time, Uli Kusch leaves the band. Former Living Death drummer Atomic Steif would fill in the band for a while, but would not record anything with them, due to a proposition to join the prominent German thrash metal band Sodom.
In 1992, the band recorded Reborn Dogs. However, after the album was finished recording, they disbanded. Andy, who has become a songwriter and producer, makes an album with the Holy Moses name called "No Matter What the Cause". It causes a severe problem with Andy and Sabina, who later that year get divorced. A few years later, the female vocalist forms Temple Of The Absurd, which releases two albums. However, due to several setbacks, the band breaks up after two albums. Andy and Sabina become friends again and start writing up new music. In 2001, the two reveal that Holy Moses is back.
The first album for the reunion to be recorded was 2002's Disorder Of Order. Though Andy did not actually play on the album, all the songs were written by him. The band then embarked on tour for the rest of that year and most of 2003. Andy then states that he will no longer be able to write songs for Holy Moses, as he has become too involved with producing other band's material. He then selects his friend Michael Henkel to become Holy Moses's new main songwriter. The first album that Hankel has recorded with the band was 2005's "Strength, Will, Passion".
Since 2006 Reckless Tide guitar player Oliver Jaath joined Holy Moses as bass player.
For the first time since 2003, Holy Moses will tour Europe as opening acts for the Florida death metal band Obituary. In 2007, Atomic Steif rejoined the band as a permanent member and will play on Holy Moses's next album.
In 2008 the band did a succesful tour with Obituary and Avatar. Later that year Thomas Neitsch joined the band as permanent bass player and Olli Jaath switched to second guitar. Holy Moses has been confirmed to play in the Wacken Open Air festival in August 2008.
Blood Bond
Holy Moses Lyrics
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We feel we are connected to each other
Dreams, desires and goals
By defensive was it sowed
Our realms will soon collide
The bond permeates our souls
Closer than a husband or wife
Lies our final destiny
In a world forlorn in suffering
There will be soon a gathering
An epic meeting of the minds
It's a blood bond, blood bond
Through pain and misery
Blood bond, blood bond
Look to the east, gaze to the west
Blood bond, blood bond
What do we see? Blood bond
It's a blood bond
Through pain and misery
Keep an eye on the inside
Flowing, burning on the outside
Seething energy, so we realize
Flowing, burning on outside
Flexing the desire of doubt
Flowing, burning on outside
Keep an eye on the inside
Ohh, when we need to meet outside
Blood bond, blood bond
Through pain and misery
Blood bond, blood bond
Look to the east, gaze to the west
Blood bond, blood bond
What do we see? Blood bond
It's a blood bond
Through pain and misery
Although we have never been so close
We feel we are connected to each other
Dreams, desires and goals
Manifesting a world inside
Our realms will soon collide
The bond permeates our souls
Closer than a husband or wife
Beyond external strife
Lies our final destiny
In a world forlorn in suffering
There will soon be a gathering
An epic meeting of the minds
The song "Blood Bond" by Holy Moses is a powerful anthem about the connection between people on a deep level. The first verse talks about how even though the singer and the person they are addressing have never been physically close, they feel connected to each other through their dreams, desires, and goals. The bond between them is so strong that even defensive actions have not been able to break it. The second verse describes how their realms are set to collide and how this bond permeates their souls even more than a typical husband and wife relationship. The final destiny of their bond lies in a world full of suffering, where there will soon be a gathering of like-minded people.
The chorus of "Blood Bond" emphasizes the strength of the bond between the two people, even in times of pain and misery. The singer urges the other person to "keep an eye on the inside" as energy flows and burns on the outside. They must focus on the bond they share to overcome doubts and fears. The final verse reinforces the idea that their shared dreams and desires are manifesting a new world inside them, and their bond will lead them to a final destiny that transcends the external strife of the world around them.
Overall, the song "Blood Bond" is a powerful and inspiring message about the deep connections that can exist between people. It underscores the importance of staying focused on our shared goals and desires even in times of suffering, and how this shared bond can ultimately lead us to a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Although we have never been so close
We feel we are emotionally connected despite physical distance.
We feel we are connected to each other
We feel a strong bond that connects us to someone else.
Dreams, desires and goals
Our aspirations, yearnings and life targets.
By defensive was it sowed
Our bond was created in defense against something external.
Our realms will soon collide
Our worlds are about to meet or merge.
The bond permeates our souls
Our connection goes much deeper than the surface.
Closer than a husband or wife
Our bond is deeper than conventional relationships such as marriage.
Beyond external strife
Our connection goes beyond external troubles or conflicts.
Lies our final destiny
Our ultimate fate or destination is waiting for us.
In a world forlorn in suffering
A place filled with misery.
There will be soon a gathering
There will be a gathering of people to meet or unite.
An epic meeting of the minds
A coming together of great minds for a significant purpose.
It's a blood bond, blood bond
Our bond is strong and enduring.
Through pain and misery
Our connection has endured through hardship.
Look to the east, gaze to the west
Search in all directions for our bond.
What do we see? Blood bond
Our unbreakable bond is visible.
Keep an eye on the inside
Focus on feelings and emotions.
Flowing, burning on the outside
Our bond is evident in our actions and behavior.
Seething energy, so we realize
Intense emotional energy is present.
Flexing the desire of doubt
Overcoming any doubts or uncertainties we may have about the bond.
Ohh, when we need to meet outside
We will meet in person when necessary.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS CLASSEN, SABINA CLASSEN
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