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Holy Diver Live

THE REVIEW

COMMAND OR LIE.

1. YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME. And with this, I could already close the topic, but since somewhere it's written that there are 10, I'll continue.
 
2. YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FOR YOURSELF AN IDOL and you shall not make any image of what is in heaven, on earth, or in the waters below the earth. You must not worship or render worship to things of this kind. Much less singers or anything else, of any nature or genre (including Metal).

3. DO NOT USE THE NAME OF THE LORD YOUR GOD FOR VAIN PURPOSES, for I, the Lord your God, will punish those who misuse my name. Just a few more years and I’ll be waiting for all these old folks at the gate.

4. REMEMBER TO CONSECRATE THE HOLY DAY TO ME: you have six days to do all your work; but the seventh day is consecrated to God: on it you shall do no work: neither you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your cattle, nor the stranger who dwells among you. At most, on the evening of the holy day, listen to this double album so you'll be even more eager to get back to work the next day.

5. HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER, because despite listening to this now de-contextualized and anti-historical music, they still love you and, all things considered, they tolerate you (but have you ever asked yourself: for how much longer?).

6. YOU SHALL NOT KILL. So avoid making those around you listen to this stuff for too long.

7. YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY. But honestly, if you go around listening to this CD, it shouldn't be hard to follow this commandment. Who would ever approach you?

8. YOU SHALL NOT STEAL. Especially records like these because it's just not worth it. At worst, burn a copy and if someone gives you grief, say I authorize you.

9. YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR. Unless they ask you "where did you buy it?"... in that case, you can tell the story of the birthday gift or that you found it in the dump practically perfect. Another plausible excuse that should justify you and thus maintain ancient friendships.

10. YOU SHALL NOT COVET WHAT BELONGS TO ANOTHER: neither his house, nor his wife, nor his male or female servant, nor his ox, nor his ass. Unless he has Radiohead or Clash albums that you see haven't been touched for months... well, in that case, but remember, ONLY IN THAT CASE, I might be willing to turn a blind eye. At worst, listen again to the original '87 album and not this double deflated sham. Always remember and keep it in mind: the first records of any group are the truest because the energy and the desire to communicate are stronger. Then it almost always turns into a job, technique, and healthy routine.

11. If it's truly stronger than you and you prefer this "Holy Diver Live" of "this" GOD over me, what can I tell you; in this world, you either COMMAND or you have to LIE: as the Supreme Being, I cannot lie by definition, so I can ONLY command and I leave you with this last commandment, inspired directly by Saint Augustine: LOVE AND DO WHAT YOU WANT (just stay at a safe distance and if you see me, avoid greeting me...)

And so be it.

GOD (®original) feat. Punisher