In 2003 Andy LaPlegua of "Icon of Coil" wrote a few power noise/techno cross over tracks under the name of "D.R.I.V.E.". This was changed to "Combichrist" when the debut album, "The Joy of Gunz" was set to be released on Out Of Line. The name Combichrist originates from a hardcore fanzine LaPlegua made during the late 90s, with "JR Ewing" guitarist Håkon Mella.
The follow up EPs, and the clamour for live shows, sent Combichrist out on the road where they would become known for their strong and energetic performances.
Their second EP, "Sex, Drogen und Industrial", spent 7 weeks at number one in the DAC charts.
In March of 2007 they released their third album "What The Fuck Is Wrong With You People?". "Today We Are All Demons", was released on January 20th, 2009.
The band had been selected to support industrial metal band "Rammstein" for their 2009 European tour and continued to support them during the 2010 part of the tour.
August 2010 saw the release of "Making Monsters", which had full tracks available for streaming on the website, each track being rolled out for a new one. Combichrist undertook a tour in support of the new album in late 2010, with "Aesthetic Perfection" and "iVardensphere" as the support bands.
Their most recent album, "No Redemption", was released in January of 2013 in both single and 2CD versions. This album was the official soundtrack album for the video game "Devil May Cry". The limited edition bonus CD was essentially a greatest hits compilation.
March 2014 will see the release of a new album titled "We Love You", with an accompanying tour of North America starting in April. "William Control" and "New Years Day" have been announced as the support bands.
Combichrist have had much more success than many of the other acts emerging from the electronic underground and the band have become one of the dark electro scene's most popular live acts.
The roster of live members is currently Joe Letz (ex "Genitorturers"), Mr Petersen, Z_Marr (ex "Hell Trash"), Kourtney Klein (who also played drums for the reformed "Nitzer Ebb") and Trevor Friedrich who was the drummer for "Eighteen Visions" and "Imperative Reaction". Past live members include Håkon Mella, Bjoern Petersen, Syn M, Shaun Frandsen & Jon H.
The band's website is at: www.combichrist.com
Are You Connected?
Combichrist Lyrics
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Heart is still beating
The smoke chokes your breath
A torch in the dark
I'm just a corpse of my kind
Blinded by the light
The fear of failure keeps haunting my dreams
Expressing my demons burning through faith
It's time to bury the dead
In your life are you connected to yourself?
When you die will you
Be connected to yourself?
These lyrics capture a sense of internal conflict and struggle. The first two lines describe a state of mental and emotional turmoil, with the mind burning and the heart still beating. This suggests a feeling of being overwhelmed and consumed by intense thoughts and emotions. The following line, "The smoke chokes your breath," adds to the imagery of suffocation and further emphasizes the intensity of this internal struggle.
The lyrics then introduce the idea of being a "corpse of my kind," which could be interpreted as feeling detached and disconnected from one's own identity and purpose. Being "blinded by the light" suggests a struggle with clarity and understanding, possibly being unsure of one's own path or direction in life. The fear of failure is mentioned as a haunting presence in one's dreams, indicating the extent to which this fear pervades and affects the individual's subconscious mind.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind is burning but my
My thoughts and emotions are intense and overwhelming, but inside I am still alive and functioning
Heart is still beating
My heart continues to pump blood, despite the mental and emotional turmoil
The smoke chokes your breath
The suffocating effects of negative influences and harmful situations make it difficult for you to breathe and find clarity
A torch in the dark
I am a source of light and guidance amidst the darkness and confusion
I'm just a corpse of my kind
I feel like a lifeless version of myself, disconnected from my true essence and potential
Blinded by the light
Overwhelmed and distracted by external forces that appear promising or important, but actually hinder true understanding and growth
The fear of failure keeps haunting my dreams
Constant anxiety and worry about not meeting expectations or falling short prevent me from finding peace even in my sleep
Expressing my demons burning through faith
Facing and confronting personal challenges and inner struggles by relying on inner strength and conviction
Perfect self destruction
Engaging in behaviors or thoughts that lead to personal harm and downfall, even though it may seem like the right path
It's time to bury the dead
The time has come to let go of the past, the failures, and the negative influences, and move forward towards growth and renewal
In your life are you connected to yourself?
Do you have a strong sense of self-awareness and understanding in your own life?
When you die will you
Once you pass away from this life
Be connected to yourself?
Will you still have a deep connection and understanding of your own identity even in the face of mortality?
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Written by: Ole Olsen
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