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
Can't Control
Combichrist Lyrics
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Can't control
Can't get low
Can't control
Can't control
The lyrics in Combichrist's song "Can't Control" explore the idea of losing control and surrendering oneself to the primal urges within. The repetition of the phrase "Can't control" emphasizes the overwhelming nature of these urges and the sense of losing oneself completely. The line "Let's see how low we can go" implies a willingness to give in to these urges completely, without fear of the consequences. The reference to "getting low" could be interpreted as a physical manifestation of this surrender, as if the body itself is being controlled by some unseen force.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of liberation that comes from letting go of control and embracing the chaos and passion within. It's a theme that is common in many forms of music, from punk to metal to electronic dance music, and speaks to the power of the human spirit to break free of societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Let see how low we can go
Let's test our limits and see how far we can go down, both physically and mentally.
Can't control
Feeling overwhelmed and powerless, unable to manage or regulate emotions or actions.
Can't get low
Unable to reach a lower point than where the individual already is, regardless of how much they try.
Can't control
Reaffirming the individual's lack of ability to control their situation or state of mind.
Contributed by Cameron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.