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.
Education
Holy Moses Lyrics
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[words: Sabina Classen]
You payed
For everything you did
You learned
To live without your dreams
In weeks, in years, they wanna make you blind
They have to feel their end
Education no more...
Too much losers all around
Too much losers broken you down
Kick their ass for the youth
They will never speak the truth
Coming from the other side
Put me in a world of lies
Get me out of this place
I don't need the teacher's race
Education - for what
Education - for war
Education - for lies
Education - for their hate
Education - for what
Education - for war
Education - for lies
Education - to shape your fate
Time to think before you bleed
Not what you see is what you need
They force their lies on your mind
Let them know you're not their kind
Just living for the job you hate
Sick and tired it's not too late
Now I'm on the other side
Recognize your only right
Right is right - and wrong is wrong
The time is falling - you are calling
A new beginning - time is running
A second opinion - yours is coming
Preach - it get out of hand
Betrayed - you must take a stand
Bleed - don't lose your soul
Survive - reach your fucking goal
The song "Education" by Holy Moses is a political statement against the education system that is designed to suppress individuality and stifle creativity. The lyrics depict a system where students learn to live without their dreams, forced to conform to the expectations of society. The song suggests that education is no longer the key to success but to societal brainwashing. The song encourages listeners to fight against the lies and many constraints that come with formal education.
The song also highlights the dystopian world where those who attempt to fight against the system are seen as losers and are broken down. The lyrics suggest that education has become a tool for war and hate and a means to shape one's destiny. The song encourages listeners to recognize their only right and the importance of taking a stand against the system.
In conclusion, the song "Education" is a call for a new beginning, urging individuals to think before they bleed and to recognize that the time is running out. The lyrics challenge the listener to question the education system and encourages them to take action against the suppression of their creativity and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
You payed
You were punished
For everything you did
For all your actions
You learned
You discovered
To live without your dreams
To abandon your aspirations
In weeks, in years, they wanna make you blind
Over time, they wanted to deceive you
Now it's time to kill
Now is the moment to finish it off
They have to feel their end
They must suffer the consequences
Education no more...
Education is not the answer anymore
Too much losers all around
Too many failures surrounding you
Too much losers broken you down
Too many failures have affected you
Kick their ass for the youth
Defeat them to protect the next generation
They will never speak the truth
They will never be honest
Coming from the other side
Coming from another perspective
Put me in a world of lies
Put me in a deceitful environment
Get me out of this place
Remove me from here
I don't need the teacher's race
I don't need the competition among teachers
Education - for what
Why is education necessary?
Education - for war
Education to prepare for war
Education - for lies
Education to spread deception
Education - for their hate
Education to promote their hate
Education - to shape your fate
Education to influence your destiny
Time to think before you bleed
Time to reflect before you suffer
Not what you see is what you need
What you see is not what you require
They force their lies on your mind
They impose their falsehood on you
Let them know you're not their kind
Inform them that you differ from them
Just living for the job you hate
Living only for a job you loathe
Sick and tired it's not too late
Enough is enough, there is still hope
Now I'm on the other side
Now I have a different perspective
Recognize your only right
Appreciate your sole entitlement
Right is right - and wrong is wrong
There's a clear distinction between right and wrong
The time is falling - you are calling
The moment is slipping away, you need to act
A new beginning - time is running
Time is ticking for a fresh start
A second opinion - yours is coming
Your own viewpoint is forthcoming
Preach - it get out of hand
Evangelize, the matter is getting out of control
Betrayed - you must take a stand
Deceived, you must adopt a stance
Bleed - don't lose your soul
Suffer, but don't forfeit your integrity
Survive - reach your fucking goal
Endure, accomplish your objective at all costs
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Alexx77ish
it's one of my favorite songs.