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.
Clash My Soul
Holy Moses Lyrics
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Memories remain- Drenching my soul - Believe into abyss - When I am alone
Reverse my life - Spilling on myself - Demise of our days - When he was gone
Fucking control - From friends I know - Take down my space - When I'm in rage
It's nothing new from him to feel - I hear my sirens cry
There is no chance to save my soul - You left me incomplete
Clash my soul
The situation of my life - It's nothing than a morbid game
I couldn't cry - When it's died - Let me complete - All alone
I will unlock my fucking door - To let you pass the open gates
The lyrics to Holy Moses's song "Clash My Soul" express the pain and confusion of a person who has experienced a loss or a traumatic event in their life. The singer of the song is struggling to come to terms with their situation and find a way to move forward. The opening line, "Something I know - Nothing in my life," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is trying to make sense of something that seems senseless and is left feeling disillusioned and lost.
The lyrics use vivid language to convey the intensity of the singer's emotions. The phrase "drenching my soul" suggests the overwhelming nature of their grief or pain. The line "Demise of our days - When he was gone" points to the devastating impact of losing someone they cared about. The repetition of the phrase "When I am alone" emphasizes the feeling of isolation and loneliness that the singer is experiencing.
The chorus, with its repeated phrase "Clash my soul," serves as a powerful refrain that captures the internal conflict that the singer is going through. Despite the pain that they are feeling, there is a sense of defiance and determination in the way they are pushing through their emotions.
Overall, "Clash My Soul" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal experience of pain and loss. It is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always a way to find hope and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Something I know - Nothing in my life - Back down the ground - When it's died
I have a feeling that something is missing in my life, and I feel as if I have nothing to hold onto. When my hopes and dreams die, I hit rock bottom.
Memories remain- Drenching my soul - Believe into abyss - When I am alone
Memories continue to haunt me, drowning me in their intensity. When I am left with only my thoughts, I start to lose faith and sink into darkness.
Reverse my life - Spilling on myself - Demise of our days - When he was gone
If only I could turn back time and change my past. Emotions spill out of me uncontrollably, and I am reminded of the end of our relationship when he is gone.
Fucking control - From friends I know - Take down my space - When I'm in rage
Negative emotions take over and strip me of my control. I feel suffocated by the opinions and actions of those around me, making me feel trapped and alone, especially when I am angry.
It's nothing new from him to feel - I hear my sirens cry
He's always been the same, and I recognize the warning signs of our relationship falling apart.
There is no chance to save my soul - You left me incomplete
There's no going back now, and I am left feeling broken and empty because of your absence.
Clash my soul
My inner turmoil is constantly at odds with itself, causing a clash within my soul.
The situation of my life - It's nothing than a morbid game
My life feels like a twisted game, full of darkness and despair.
Domination calls you - It lets our love wounded end
The need for control tears us apart, leaving our love wounded and unable to survive.
I couldn't cry - When it's died - Let me complete - All alone
When our relationship ended, I couldn't bring myself to cry. I'm left feeling incomplete and alone.
I will unlock my fucking door - To let you pass the open gates
I'm ready to let go of the past and open myself up to new experiences, even if it means letting you back into my life.
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.