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
Kiss the Blade (Frequensy Cabr
Combichrist Lyrics
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in the night
darkness will arise.
Behind a mask
a godless child
a force that never dies.
on the fields of blood
I'm here to slaughter my pray.
I smell your fear
and it smells so sweet
you will never get away
I am pain
I am death
Kiss the blade
feel the steel
The lyrics of Combichrist's Kiss the Blade describe the bloodthirsty mindset of a killer, who is fueled by the thrill of the hunt and the taste of fear. The lyrics comprise of a chilling narrative that transports the listener into the mind of the killer, where they thirst for death and feel alive in the midst of the hunt.
The first verse mentions a glint of steel in the night, which symbolizes a weapon, and how darkness will arise. This line refers to the atmosphere of the setting and the actions to come. The next line talks about a godless child behind a mask, which could be interpreted as the killer wearing a mask to conceal their true identity. The second verse describes the endless hunt and the slaughter of the prey, which portrays the killer's obsession with death and the idea of taking pleasure in the act.
The final verse, "I am pain, I am death/Kiss the blade, feel the steel" emphasizes the killer's embodiment of death and desire for more. The use of the phrase "Kiss the blade, feel the steel" implies the act of killing is about physical sensation and gratification.
In summary, Combichrist's Kiss the Blade is a graphic and intense exploration into the dark mindset of a killer, with lyrics that are sure to captivate and disturb listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
A glint of steel
There's a reflection of metal shining in the darkness.
in the night
The setting is at night.
darkness will arise.
Trouble is brewing and evil is coming.
Behind a mask
There's someone hiding their true identity.
a godless child
This person has no morals or values. They're ruthless and heartless.
a force that never dies.
This person has an unstoppable power.
An endless hunt
There's a never-ending search for something.
on the fields of blood
This search is happening in a place of violence and death.
I'm here to slaughter my pray.
The artist is on a mission to kill someone or something.
I smell your fear
The prey is terrified and the artist can sense it.
and it smells so sweet
The singer enjoys the prey's fear and it's satisfying to them.
you will never get away
The prey can't escape their inevitable death.
I am pain
The singer causes others to suffer.
I am death
The singer brings about death.
Kiss the blade
The singer is telling the prey to accept their fate and embrace the weapon of their death.
feel the steel
The prey will feel the metal of the weapon pierce their skin and bring about their end.
Contributed by Addison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adamas 95
It’s so fascinating, creepy and brilliant at the same time. Ra is a powerful arrogant alien basically possessing a androgynous looking person, and showing disdain and power with expressions. It’s brilliant, and the actor is incredibly talented
Frans Hattingh
To me personally, Ra and the score are the two things I remember most about this film. Ra's theme in particular is absolutely gorgeous. The slinky strings and the grand, royal accompaniment to his visual spectacle. Genius and timeless.
As for Ra, I've always found it interesting that they cast him to be so androgynous.
Ks Y
Me too! Ra and especially his eyes were most memorable and my favorite part of the film and I love all of the film!
Blk Sheep
The ancient Egyptian would have seemed androgynous. They had no facial or body hair.
Fly Girl
@Blk Sheep They would "purify" themselves before entering the temple by removing all hair from their bodies including their head hair. Then they would don wigs.
(learned that at Pompey's column in Alexandria)
southlondon86
Absolutely. Early 90s movie soundtracks were just incredible in general.
x. Kadavreski
This is probably more fitting the standard. Being androgynous, he does'nt have the look of someone working in the fields. He looks like hes rafined and out of the comon. By the way, his status comes from his powers and not brute strenght. Pretty make sense overall, even if i don't think androgyneity was much comon in egyptian subconsciousness.
Nick Noelte
Ra's eyebrow raise when Daniel says, "If I refuse" is the pinnacle of nuance in acting. The slightest movement of the brow said so much right there before he began to speak. That is incredible attention to detail in a performance.
mikapuk
Now I had to watch it again
JDH87
The amusement he has at the very notion of Daniel defying him is amazing. I mean, Ra's arrogance is really his downfall here, but it makes for a very good villain.