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
Homeward
Combichrist Lyrics
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Through the mist under
Streets lights flickering
There is no shadow, it's just the hollow
Just an empty body walking
You know I left my heart with you
So heartless I'm homeward bound now
If there ever was a soul
Riots breaking out in the streets
I walk unseen among them
I am screaming your name
But no one is listening
No one is noticing me
A raven watching from above
It follows my every move it knows my fear
It knows my fear
The raven flies past me
It's leading the way
In the darkness I'm drifting
There's no reason to stay
Everything was broken
The dark would always win
I am homeward bound
This is where death begins
What will you do when it comes for you
Where is my profit in loving you
(in loving you)
Eye for an eye, heart for a heart
I'll give it back some day
Don't lay down, no time for rest
A portal of black mass opens
It pulls me in, it pulls me in
I'm trying to resist
I know it's there and it's shining through
I can't connect, won't allow me to exist
Falling apart, lies kill lies
To my knees in broken glass
Now my shadow is catching up
It wraps it'self around my body
It takes me there it takes me there
The raven flies past me
It's leading the way
In the darkness I'm drifting
There's no reason to stay
Everything was broken
The dark would always win
I am homeward bound
This is where death begins
This is where death begins
The raven flies past me
It's leading the way
In the darkness I'm drifting
There's no reason to stay
Everything was broken
The dark would always win
I am homeward bound
This is where, this is where
The raven flies past me
It's leading the way
In the darkness I'm drifting
There's no reason to stay
Everything was broken
The dark would always win
I am homeward bound
This is where death begins
The lyrics of Combichrist's song "Homeward" depict a sense of despair and emptiness experienced by the singer. The opening lines set the atmosphere of desolation, with the empty streets and flickering street lights. The line "There is no shadow, it's just the hollow" suggests a loss of identity or a feeling of being disconnected from oneself. The singer acknowledges leaving their heart with someone, indicating a past relationship or connection, yet the line "If there ever was a soul, it left the vessel a long time ago" hints at a profound emotional detachment or loss.
The lyrics then shift to describe a state of chaos in the world, with riots breaking out and the singer being unseen and unheard by others. The reference to a raven watching and knowing their fear adds an eerie element to the song. The second part of the song expresses a desire to return home, even though everything feels broken and the darkness seems to always prevail. The lyrics convey a feeling of acceptance towards an impending end or death, represented by the line "This is where death begins."
Overall, the lyrics of "Homeward" paint a picture of isolation, detachment, and a longing for something lost or unattainable. The imagery of the raven and the darkness further enhance the somber tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking on empty streets
Navigating a desolate, deserted environment
Through the mist under
Moving through a haze of uncertainty
Street lights flickering
Dim, unreliable sources of guidance
There is no shadow, it's just the hollow
Lacking substance or identity
Just an empty body walking
Merely going through the motions without purpose
You know I left my heart with you
I entrusted my deepest emotions to you
So heartless I'm homeward bound now
Driven by a cold detachment, returning to my origin
If there ever was a soul
If there was once a genuine essence
It left the vessel a long time ago
It departed long ago, leaving behind an empty shell
Riots breaking out in the streets
Chaotic uprisings within society
I walk unseen among them
Observing, unnoticed by others
I am screaming your name
Desperately calling out for your attention
But no one is listening
My pleas fall on deaf ears
No one is noticing me
I go unnoticed, invisible to those around me
A raven watching from above
A symbol of impending doom, observing from a higher vantage point
It follows my every move, it knows my fear
The raven is aware of my actions and vulnerabilities
The raven flies past me
The ominous bird passes by
It's leading the way
Guiding me towards a particular direction
In the darkness, I'm drifting
Lost and aimless within the shadows
There's no reason to stay
There is no motive or incentive to remain
Everything was broken
All aspects of life were shattered
The dark would always win
The forces of negativity and despair prevail
This is where death begins
This is the start of a metaphorical or symbolic demise
What will you do when it comes for you
How will you react when confronted by adversity
Where is my profit in loving you
What do I gain from investing my emotions in you
(in loving you)
(when it comes to loving you)
Eye for an eye, heart for a heart
Seeking retribution and reciprocation in relationships
I'll give it back some day
Promising eventual repayment or retaliation
Don't lay down, no time for rest
Urging oneself not to surrender or take a break
A portal of black mass opens
A gateway to darkness materializes
It pulls me in, it pulls me in
Being irresistibly drawn towards the abyss
I'm trying to resist
Struggling against the alluring force
I know it's there and it's shining through
Aware of its presence and its penetrating nature
I can't connect, won't allow me to exist
Unable to establish a connection, preventing personal existence
Falling apart, lies kill lies
Deteriorating rapidly, falsehoods causing destruction
To my knees in broken glass
Falling to the ground amidst shards of shattered illusions
Now my shadow is catching up
My dark inner self is closing in on me
It wraps itself around my body
Enveloping me in its suffocating presence
It takes me there, it takes me there
Transporting me to a place of darkness and despair
The raven flies past me
The foreboding bird passes by once more
In the darkness, I'm drifting
Lost and aimless within the shadows
There's no reason to stay
There is no motive or incentive to remain
Everything was broken
All aspects of life were shattered
The dark would always win
The forces of negativity and despair prevail
I am homeward bound
I am returning to a place of familiarity
This is where death begins
This is the start of a metaphorical or symbolic demise
The raven flies past me
The foreboding bird passes by once more
In the darkness, I'm drifting
Lost and aimless within the shadows
There's no reason to stay
There is no motive or incentive to remain
Everything was broken
All aspects of life were shattered
The dark would always win
The forces of negativity and despair prevail
I am homeward bound
I am returning to a place of familiarity
This is where death begins
This is the start of a metaphorical or symbolic demise
The raven flies past me
The foreboding bird passes by once more
In the darkness, I'm drifting
Lost and aimless within the shadows
There's no reason to stay
There is no motive or incentive to remain
Everything was broken
All aspects of life were shattered
The dark would always win
The forces of negativity and despair prevail
I am homeward bound
I am returning to a place of familiarity
This is where death begins
This is the start of a metaphorical or symbolic demise
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Written by: Ole Olsen
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