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And on the thirteenth day, the lord bequeathed us Metal. And we gave thanks to the Lord, for the Metal gods did slay the beasts of pop, dance and jazz with one mighty seven minute guitar solo. So reads the Bible according to the cleverly monikered Fury UK or FUK to their followers.This is classic metal circa 1986 . The prophets; Maiden, Metallica and Megadeth are humbly worshipped by the servants of FUK. And the commandments of metal are rightfully observed.
- Thou shalt sing about, death, sadness, pain and misery. Check!
- Thou shalt wear your hair in the style of the lord. Check!
- Thou shalt worship in black clothing only. Check!
- Thou shalt sing at least one, lighter in the air ballad. Check!
- Thou shalt describe your instruments in intimate detail. Check!
- Thou shalt invoke devoted followers to your gospel. FUK yeah!
- Thou shalt play every toilet in the county before claiming to be a monster of rock. We’ll see”¦”¦”¦..
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