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 Hรฅkon 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 Hรฅkon Mella, Bjoern Petersen, Syn M, Shaun Frandsen & Jon H.
The band's website is at: www.combichrist.com
Forgotten
Combichrist Lyrics
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Stand clear
Reveal yourself
I'm ready now
The lyrics to Combichrist's "Forgotten" capture a sense of yearning to connect with someone who has been distant or absent. The opening lines urge the person to "reach out" and "reveal" themselves, suggesting a desire for deeper emotional intimacy. The repetition of "stand clear" implies that there may have been barriers or obstacles that have prevented this connection in the past, but the singer is now "ready" and willing to overcome these obstacles in order to connect.
The song's chorus, "Cause I don't wanna be forgotten, I don't wanna fade away" expands on this theme of the fear of being alone and unseen. The urgency of the phrase "I don't wanna fade away" suggests a desperation to be remembered and noticed.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is feeling isolated and disconnected, but who is reaching out for human connection and intimacy. The language is simple, but the repetition of certain phrases and the emotional intensity of the vocals gives the song a sense of rawness and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Reach out
Extend your arm towards me, expressing the desire of connecting and communicating with me.
Stand clear
Remain at a safe distance, so that there is no confusion or conflict between us.
Reveal yourself
Show your innermost self and true identity, so that we can understand and connect with each other genuinely.
I'm ready now
I am mentally and emotionally prepared and willing to engage with you and address any issues that may arise between us.
Contributed by Ethan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.