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
Glitchteeth
Combichrist Lyrics
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Unwanted tension
We won't wake until we are far gone
Depraved of life source
Depraved of such force
To kill a from of life to be had
I'm done fighting you
I'm done fighting the truth
No more pretending there is more to be said
I'm done hating you
I'm done with loving you too
I's left behind with irrational thoughts
I got a feeling, your lies have a meaning to you
And you're fighting it too
We gotta leave this, done with the fighting,
I have no hope for you
We want the same things
Just not the same things
You want what's yours and all that is mine
We're all just animals
We want the same things
We want the things we never can have
I'm done fighting me
I'm done fighting myself
No more pretending there is more to be have
I'm done hating me
I'm done with hating you too
It's old news, left behind with my needs
I got a feeling, your lies have a meaning to you
And you're fighting it too
We gotta leave this, done with the fighting,
I have no hope for you
I said. All night
You will. Alright
We fight. For love
You go too slow
(too slow)
I got a feeling, your lies have a meaning to you
And you're fighting it too
We gotta leave this, done with the fighting,
I have no hope for you
The lyrics of Glitchteeth by Combichrist speaks about a relationship that has been strained and damaged beyond the point of repair. The relationship is plagued with tension, lies, and deception, and the singer has realized that there is no point in pretending that there is anything left to be said or done. The singer is done fighting with the truth, with the other person, and with themselves, and has given up all hope for the relationship.
The singer implies that both parties in the relationship have the same desires but in different ways. They want what the other has, but they can never have it because they are too focused on their own individual goals. The line "We're all just animals" is a poignant reminder that, no matter how much we try to rise above our primal instincts, we are all driven by the same basic desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a moment
I have a brief moment to myself
Unwanted tension
Feeling of discomfort or unease
We won't wake until we are far gone
We will not fully realize the extent of our actions until it is too late.
Depraved of life source
Lacking the energy or passion for life
Depraved of such force
Having lost the motivation or drive to pursue one's goals
To kill a form of life to be had
To give up on something that could have been life-giving or fulfilling
I'm done fighting you
I am tired of arguing with you
I'm done fighting the truth
I am ready to face the reality of the situation
No more pretending there is more to be said
There is no further discussion to be had
I'm done hating you
I am finished harboring negative feelings towards you
I'm done with loving you too
I am also finished with loving you
I's left behind with irrational thoughts
I am stuck with irrational thoughts and emotions
I got a feeling, your lies have a meaning to you
I suspect that your lies are calculated and intentional
And you're fighting it too
You are also struggling with your own deception
We gotta leave this, done with the fighting
We need to move on from this conflict
I have no hope for you
I do not have faith in your abilities or intentions
Writer(s): Ole Anders Olsen
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.