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
In the Pit
Combichrist Lyrics
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Now you can buy my soul
Everything must go
I'm closing down my life
I'm making room for a brand new show
It will consist of empty dreams
High fashion wars and dollar smiles
It will be filled with disco bombs
All I want is for you to be in the show
It's a matter of what I'll achieve
I'm all fucked up now I want you to care
Want it right now, I want you to care
Can I talk?
Or can I fuck?
And we're both so full of shit
Can't get the story straight
Can I talk?
Or can I fuck?
Oh, we're both so full of shit
Borrowed time...
In the pit
In the pit
Just like you
I'm in the pit just like you
In the pit just like you
In the pit
In the pit
I'm immoral body
In the pit
Bring me back in time
In the pit
Just like you
I'm in the pit just like you
I'm closing down my life
I'm making room for a brand new show
I'm closing down my life
I'm making room for a brand new show
I'm all fucked up now I want you to care
Want it right now I want you to care
Can I talk?
Can I fuck?
And we're both so full of shit
Can't get the story straight
Can I talk?
Or can I fuck?
Oh, we're both so full of shit
Borrowed time...
In the pit
In the pit
Just like you
I'm in the pit just like you
In the pit just like you
In the pit
In the pit
I'm immoral body
In the pit
Bring me back in time
In the pit
Just like you
I'm in the pit just like you
The song "In the Pit" by Combichrist is a commentary on the modern pursuit of fame and success. The singer is cleaning out his life, closing down his old show, and making way for a new one that will be filled with empty dreams, high fashion, and dollar smiles - all in the hope of achieving fame and fortune. He wants his listeners to be a part of the show and care about his success. However, he is aware of the fact that he is living a shallow existence, full of lies and deceit, and that time is running out for him. He is stuck in the pit, just like his listeners, struggling to escape the emptiness of his existence.
The chorus of the song is the most memorable part, with the repeated phrase "In the pit, just like you." This is a clear indication that the singer is not alone in his struggles, and that his listeners can relate to his situation. The line "I'm immoral body" seems to suggest that he is giving up his morality and ethics in pursuit of success. He wants to be brought back in time, perhaps to a simpler era where success was not defined solely by money and fame.
The song is a powerful critique of contemporary society and the culture of celebrity. It speaks to the human desire to be recognized and valued, and the sometimes-harmful lengths people go to achieve that recognition. It is a cautionary tale of the dangers of living a shallow existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm cleaning out today
I'm getting rid of everything today
Now you can buy my soul
I'm selling everything I have, including my soul
Everything must go
I'm selling everything I have
I'm closing down my life
I'm ending my current life
I'm making room for a brand new show
I'm creating space for a new life
It will consist of empty dreams
My new life will be filled with unfulfilled aspirations
High fashion wars and dollar smiles
My new life will be focused on superficial things
It will be filled with disco bombs
My new life will have flashy and exciting events
All I want is for you to be in the show
I want you to be a part of my new life
It's a matter of what I'll achieve
What I accomplish in my new life is important
I'm all fucked up now I want you to care
I'm struggling and I need your support
Want it right now, I want you to care
I need your help immediately
Can I talk?
Can I speak?
Or can I fuck?
Should I have sex instead?
And we're both so full of shit
We're both dishonest
Can't get the story straight
We can't agree on what happened
Oh, we're both so full of shit
We're both liars
Borrowed time...
We don't have a lot of time left
In the pit
In a dark place
Just like you
Just like everyone else
I'm in the pit just like you
I'm in a dark place, just like everyone else
I'm immoral body
I'm an amoral person
Bring me back in time
Take me back to a different time
Contributed by Mila R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.