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
Follow The Trail Of Blood
Combichrist Lyrics
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The trail of blood
Crossing the line
Sickness of heart
And now you're nailed
Nailed to a cross
Covered in fuel
You never listened
Never knew what I felt
Now you will burn
And your heart of ice will melt
Follow the trail
The trail of blood
Crossing the line
Sickness of heart
You know you failed
Failed to obey
You're obsolete
On your knees
Can't walk away
You're obsolete, still killing me
In my head you're the enemy
You're obsolete, still killing me
In my head you're the enemy
You're waiting for change
Don't expect it from me
You're waiting for change
A thousand complaints
You never listened
Listened to me
It's always the same
Just set me, set me free
You're obsolete, still killing me
In my head you're the enemy
You're obsolete, still killing me
In my head you're the enemy
Follow the trail
The trail of blood
Crossing the line
Sickness of heart
You know you failed
Failed to obey
You're obsolete
On your knees
Can't walk away
In my head you're the enemy
You're obsolete, still killing me
In my head you're the enemy
You're obsolete, still killing me
In my head you're the enemy
The lyrics of Combichrist[OST DmC]'s song "Follow The Trail Of Blood" describe the feeling of betrayal and anger towards someone who never listened to the singer's feelings. The person being addressed is now nailed to a cross, covered in fuel, and about to ignite, symbolizing their impending destruction. The singer wants them to follow the trail of blood, indicating that they are responsible for the situation they are in. The person being addressed is obsolete, and the singer highlights their failure to obey, which has led them to their current predicament.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of frustration and resignation in the singer's tone, as they express their disappointment with the other person's inability to change. They are tired of waiting for change and don't expect it from the other person anymore. They want to be set free from this destructive relationship, and the repeated line "In my head you're the enemy, you're obsolete, still killing me" emphasizes the mental toll that this person has had on the singer.
The song's title and the repeated line "follow the trail of blood" are references to the game it was created for, DmC: Devil May Cry. The game's main character, Dante, is a demon hunter who follows the trail of blood to track down demons. The song's lyrics emphasize Dante's mission to destroy evil and symbolize the destruction of evil in the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow the trail
Listen and heed a path that leads to the truth
The trail of blood
That path may be one of violence and destruction
Crossing the line
Violating boundaries and crossing into forbidden territory
Sickness of heart
A deep emotional pain and suffering, leading to malice and hatred
And now you're nailed
You're trapped, held down, and can't escape
Nailed to a cross
A metaphorical crucifixion, punished for one's sins and crimes
Covered in fuel
Primed for an explosion, ready to cause destruction
About to ignite
Moments away from unleashing a fiery rage
You never listened
Ignoring the warning signs and refusing to hear the truth
Never knew what I felt
Failing to understand and empathize with another's pain and emotions
Now you will burn
Facing the consequences of one's actions and suffering the punishment
And your heart of ice will melt
The punishment will eventually break down one's defenses and barriers
You know you failed
Acknowledging one's mistakes and shortcomings
Failed to obey
Ignoring orders and neglecting responsibilities
You're obsolete
No longer needed or useful
On your knees
Begging for mercy, realizing one's powerlessness
Can't walk away
Trapped in a situation, unable to escape
You're obsolete, still killing me
Even though you're no longer useful or present, you're still causing harm and damage
In my head you're the enemy
A deep-seated hatred and resentment towards another person
You're waiting for change
Hoping for a shift or improvement in the current situation
Don't expect it from me
I won't be the one to bring about that change
A thousand complaints
Endless grievances and feelings of dissatisfaction
It's always the same
The situation never changes, continuing to cause pain and suffering
Just set me, set me free
Please release me from this situation and grant me freedom
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.