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
Compliance
Combichrist Lyrics
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A signal says it′s all okay
We know it's not
It′s all that we got
We're still alive
Forgot how to live
Trying to hang on to this world
Fractured, it ceased to exist
Way past our pride, it's all the same
World in damnation
And the heart is to blame
We got a war for you
So dry your tears with pain
We′re here to see it through
Just embrace the flames
We′re pushing through like sheep through a gate
Approaching death, waiting in line
All we want is our ration of hate
Now be a good lad
Hold up that sign
Display for the world
What side you are on
Follow the dots
Don't step over that line
All that was human
Now we′re part machines
The blood in your hands
All paid for with your dreams
We got a war for you
So dry your tears with pain
We're here to see it through
Just embrace the flames
Lie in good faith
Die for the one you serve
Cry for the morning sun
Try, compliance got you this far
We got a war for you
So dry your tears with pain
We′re here to see it through
Just embrace the flames
We got a war for you
So dry your tears with pain
We're here to see it through
Just embrace the flames
The lyrics to Combichrist's song Compliance seem to be a commentary on how people can become complacent with their lives and lose sight of what is truly valuable. The opening lines suggest that the brain operates on a routine and disregards the fact that things are not okay. The subsequent lines depict a world on the brink of chaos and breakdown, where people are waiting in line for their "ration of hate." It's as if they are following orders without question, unable to form their own thoughts or feelings.
The next lines are particularly striking as they emphasize the loss of humanity amidst this madness. "All that was human, now we're part machines, the blood in your hands, all paid for with your dreams," suggests that people have become emotionless and robotic, going about their lives as if they were mere cogs in a machine. The final lines tell us that the world is in a state of war, with people blindly following orders and embracing the flames of destruction.
Overall, Compliance seems to be a warning against the dangers of conformity and the importance of individualism. It calls on people to resist complacency and fight for what truly matters, rather than blindly submitting to authority.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday the brain does the same
Our mundane daily routine brings us comfort, and the brain accepts it as the norm.
A signal says it's all okay
The brain signals that everything is okay, even if it's not.
We know it's not
However, we know that everything is not okay.
It's all that we got
Everyone hopes that everything will be fine, and the routine is all we have to rely on.
We're still alive
Regardless of the chaos and destruction, we are still alive.
Forgot how to live
But we have forgotten how to live authentically.
Trying to hang on to this world
We are trying to hold onto this world, but it seems futile.
Fractured, it ceased to exist
The world is broken beyond repair and no longer exists in the way it used to.
Way past our pride, it's all the same
We are so far beyond our pride now that nothing matters anymore.
World in damnation
The world is in a state of damnation and chaos.
And the heart is to blame
The cause of this state of the world may be attributed to the human heart.
We got a war for you
A battle is brewing, and we are the pawns in it.
So dry your tears with pain
We are expected to soldier on through the pain and tears.
We're here to see it through
We have no choice but to see this through to the end.
Just embrace the flames
We have to embrace our destruction and accept the flames.
Pushing through like sheep through a gate
We have no choice but to move forward like sheep being corralled through a gate.
Approaching death, waiting in line
We are all headed towards death, and some of us are closer than others.
All we want is our ration of hate
All we desire is the chance to show and experience hate.
Now be a good lad
We have to comply with the rules and follow orders, without questioning them.
Hold up that sign
And we are expected to show our alliance by holding up a sign.
Display for the world
It is crucial to show others which side we're on.
What side you are on
We all have to pick a side in this war.
Follow the dots
We have to follow the prescribed steps and obey the rules.
Don't step over that line
No one should ever step outside the boundary set by the people in power.
All that was human
We have lost all that made us human.
Now we're part machines
And we have become no more than machines in a vast system.
The blood in your hands
We are all guilty of causing destruction and spilling blood.
All paid for with your dreams
We have paid for these horrors with our dreams and hopes for a better future.
Lie in good faith
We have to lie to ourselves and others that everything is going to be okay.
Die for the one you serve
We are expected to die for the system that we serve.
Cry for the morning sun
But we cannot help but cry for a new beginning, a hope for something better.
Try, compliance got you this far
Compliance and submission are the reasons for our survival, and we have to continue with them to make it through.
Writer(s): Ole Anders Olsen
Contributed by Hunter D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
痛み
This is the old Combichrist we fell in love with , glad to see the boys are back
Sanctum of Salt
Men of Culture have reunited
Neil Weaselboots
They never left 🙃
Op vikes
I prefer cyber Christ vs metal Christ.Love the original style.
Sanctum of Salt
@Op vikes I think they hit golden when they made We are all Demons Today and Making Monsters. I'm not a fan of their metal stuff, but I don't hate it as some others do.
Op vikes
@Sanctum of Salt agreed
Slayton Chambers
This music video should be a real eye-opener to some people. It is not just a song, but a message. To the people that are still slacking and living jaded, you better prepare yourselves and your families. The beginning of this decade should've woke everyone up, but unfortunately it didn't.The next seven to eight years leading up to 2030 are gonna be nasty and violent. Combichrist gets it.
mr.N3CR0
Lol you conspiracists are the funniest :D
crums
@mr.N3CR0they never say what specifically we have to “prepare” for. what can i say, ignorance is bliss.
Antonio Canchani
I'm with you