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
Deathbed
Combichrist Lyrics
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I'm willing to die to seek cover
It leads me to my destiny
How I can never know what happened to me
Outcome none, outcome never makes any sense
Blinded through my eyes, all I see is red death paint
For fear in my head
White bright light
Falling through again
I'm invincible
I see white lights and empty souls
Drags me down the well
Empty
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
Deathbed
I killed you in me
I'm willing to live to start over
No sign of love, it's obsolete
I still feel lust in power
I'm still on the run
I'm still running away from you
And in this shadow I wait for you
Scream for you
In white light, my fearless mind
Falling through again
I'm invincible
I'm invincible
In white light I see my soul, drowning in a well
Lonely
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
Deathbed
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
Deathbed
I killed
I killed you in me
I killed you
I killed you in me
I killed you
I killed you
I killed you
You in me
I killed you in me
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
Deathbed
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
I'm on my deathbed
Deathbed
Deathbed
The lyrics of Combichrist's song "Deathbed" seem to be describing the singer's inner turmoil and struggle with their own identity. The lyrics "I killed you in me" and "I'm willing to die to seek cover" suggest a desire to escape from oneself and create a new identity. The line "No sign of love, it's obsolete" indicates a sense of isolation and detachment. The lyrics then describe the singer's attempt to find meaning and purpose, but to no avail. The line "Outcome none, outcome never makes any sense" suggests a sense of confusion and hopelessness.
The second half of the lyrics describe the singer's continued attempts to escape themselves and their past. The lines "I'm still running away from you" and "In this shadow I wait for you, scream for you" indicate a struggle with inner demons or past trauma. The mention of "white light" and "fearless mind" suggest a desire for clarity and strength in the face of these struggles. The repeated use of "deathbed" throughout the song suggests a sense of finality and mortality, perhaps indicating a desire for change or release from their inner turmoil.
Overall, the lyrics of "Deathbed" seem to be exploring themes of identity, isolation, and inner struggle. The repeated use of "I killed you in me" suggests a desire to shed one's past and create a new identity, while the lines "no sign of love" and "shadow I wait for you" suggest a deeper sense of alienation and detachment. The use of "deathbed" throughout the song, in combination with the themes of struggle and mortality, further emphasizes the sense of finality and urgency in the singer's desire to escape their inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
I killed you in me
I destroyed a part of myself that was connected to you.
I'm willing to die to seek cover
I am willing to go to extreme lengths to protect what I have left.
It leads me to my destiny
It guides me towards what is meant to happen.
How I can never know what happened to me
I cannot comprehend the events that have led me to this point.
Outcome none, outcome never makes any sense
The result of my actions cannot be predicted and will never fully make sense.
Blinded through my eyes, all I see is red death paint
My vision is obscured by my violent thoughts and emotions, which consume me.
For fear in my head
I am paralyzed by the fear that resides in my mind.
White bright light
I see a bright light that symbolizes a sense of hope, purity, or transcendence.
Fearless minds
I am unafraid or have overcome my fears mentally.
Falling through again
I am failing or experiencing a setback.
I'm invincible
I feel untouchable or impervious to harm.
I see white lights and empty souls
I see others who are lost or without purpose.
Drags me down the well
I am pulled into a dark and despairing situation.
Empty
I am emotionally vacant or unfulfilled.
I'm willing to live to start over
I am willing to move on and begin anew.
No sign of love, it's obsolete
Love is absent or irrelevant in my life.
I still feel lust in power
I still crave control or dominance over others in some capacity.
I'm still on the run
I am still fleeing or evading something or someone.
And in this shadow I wait for you
I hide or lurk in the darkness, waiting for someone who may never appear.
Scream for you
I call out for someone, hoping to be heard or rescued.
In white light, my fearless mind
In moments of clarity, I am unafraid of the unknown.
In white light I see my soul, drowning in a well
Even in moments of hope, I see myself sinking into despair.
Lonely
I am alone or deserted.
I killed
I caused harm or destruction in some way.
I killed you in me
I eliminated all traces of you from myself.
You in me
The part of me that was once connected to you.
I'm on my deathbed
I am at the end of my life, whether physically or metaphorically.
Deathbed
A place or situation of finality or impending doom.
Contributed by London S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Louis B
When I'm in the hospital bed dying, I want this being played. " I'M ON MY DEATH BED!!!!!!! DEATHBED!!!"
Abdaltu
Louis B same
Adra
exactly, this better rock out everyone in hospice for me.
Gabriel Montufar
😁👍🏼☠
Carlos Cisneros
Andy is fucking awesome w/ them vocals.
mykunakame悪くない
I've been on Combichrist this summer, and just came from Slipknot concert.. You know.. Both bands equally badass and has awesome live shows and high quality of sound and show itself. I enjoyed both very fucking much, even tho comparing them - they differs with sound and massiveness of audience, but quality and epicness do not differ much
theodore thompson
POKI CAT old skool slipknot shows were off the hook. They always kill it at Iowa shows...
Erik Nelson
Put me on a treadmill pre covid, I would run my body RAGGED to this jam. 10mph for 10 minutes LETS GO
Ken Ken
Andy has the coolest voice ever!! :D
Ronald Christian
2018!! Deathbed!!! will never get old