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
Maggots At the Party
Combichrist Lyrics
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We're alive
We're all kids
Today we kill
There's no wives
We are whole once again
Tomorrow we die
You said we bring it to the party
We're out of line
So we bring it all right
And we're done playing games
All roads we stir up
They're all bedazzled all night
Come on maggots it's a party
Tonight we're not drinking alone
Come on maggots it's a party
It's our adaptance to fun and rock'n'roll
Now we're wasted
Trying to score standing still
We pitch nothing at all
We ain't trying what we got
What we want is a thrill
You know we want it all
She said I wanna know the bottle
So do I
No need to put up a fight
No need to twist my arm
I'm already fucked
I'll still be drinking all night
Come on maggots its a party
Tonight we're not drinking alone
Come on maggots its a party
It's our adaptance to fun and rock'n'roll
Come on maggots its a party
Tonight we're not drinking alone
Come on maggots its a party
It's our adaptance to fun and rock'n'roll
Now here's some plans for the party
Let's stay alive
No intention to sleep
If you don't live free
You're not living at all
It's time to enjoy the insanity
Come on maggots its a party
Tonight we're not drinking alone
Come on maggots its a party
It's our adaptance to fun and rock'n'roll
Come on maggots its a party
Tonight we're not drinking alone
Come on maggots its a party
It's our adaptance to fun and rock'n'roll
Come on maggots its a party
Tonight we're not drinking alone
Come on maggots its a party
It's our adaptance to fun and rock'n'roll
The first verse indicates that the song is about a celebration of life and youth. The lyrics "We're celebrating, We're alive, We're all kids" suggest that the song is about living life to its fullest. The phrase "Today we kill, there's no wives, We are whole once again, Tomorrow we die" emphasizes the fact that they are not worried about the consequences of their actions and they are living in the moment.
The second verse gives us a glimpse into the rebellious nature of the group; "You said we bring it to the party, We're out of line." The phrase "All roads we stir up, They're all bedazzled all night" suggests that there is chaos and excitement at the party.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Come on maggots it's a party" and emphasizes the importance of celebrating life and having fun. The lyrics "Tonight we're not drinking alone, It's our adaptance to fun and rock 'n' roll" again reinforce the idea that this group lives life in the moment without worrying about the consequences.
In the final verse, the lyrics suggest that the group plans to have a wild and chaotic night without any intention of sleeping. The line "If you don't live free, You're not living at all" implies that this group values living a free and spontaneous life.
Overall, the lyrics to Combichrist's song Maggots at the Party are about celebrating life and youth, living spontaneously, and enjoying every moment without worrying about the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
We're celebrating
We are glorifying and enjoying ourselves
We're alive
We are grateful and happy to be alive
We're all kids
We are all young and carefree
Today we kill
We will destroy or defeat our problems and worries today
There's no wives
We are not thinking about our responsibilities and commitments to our partners today
We are whole once again
We feel complete and fulfilled today
Tomorrow we die
We are aware of our mortality and that we may face consequences for our actions tomorrow
You said we bring it to the party
You suggested that we bring the fun and excitement to the gathering
We're out of line
We are behaving in an unconventional and possibly inappropriate way
So we bring it all right
We will bring everything we've got to the party
And we're done playing games
We are finished with pretending or being polite
All roads we stir up
We will create chaos and commotion wherever we go
They're all bedazzled all night
Everyone will be impressed and awed throughout the night
Come on maggots it's a party
Encouragement to the group to participate and have fun
Tonight we're not drinking alone
We are drinking and socializing with each other instead of being by ourselves
It's our adaptance to fun and rock'n'roll
Partying and enjoying ourselves is part of our lifestyle and culture
Now we're wasted
We are drunk and possibly high
Trying to score standing still
Attempting to achieve a goal without moving or working for it
We pitch nothing at all
We have nothing to offer or share
We ain't trying what we got
We are not satisfied with what we currently have
What we want is a thrill
We desire to experience excitement and adventure
You know we want it all
We have an insatiable desire for more
She said I wanna know the bottle
She expressed a desire to become familiar with the alcoholic drink
So do I
I share the same desire
No need to put up a fight
There is no reason to resist or argue
No need to twist my arm
There is no need to force or persuade me
I'm already fucked
I am already very drunk or high
I'll still be drinking all night
I plan to continue drinking for the rest of the night
Now here's some plans for the party
Here are some ideas for how to enjoy the gathering
Let's stay alive
Let's continue having fun and enjoying the moment
No intention to sleep
We do not plan to rest or stop partying
If you don't live free
If you do not live your life on your own terms without rules or limitations
You're not living at all
You are not truly experiencing life
It's time to enjoy the insanity
We should embrace and enjoy the madness and craziness of the situation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: OLE ANDERS OLSEN
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thealambrix
Joey is freakin' AWESOME!! Directors should make him to act more like this!
Blackthorne
Just saw these guys live last night...that was one hell of a show.
NightwishTarja
I can't stop listening to them, even during school lessons :D Wish they would
Branden Lucero
are people seriously complaining about the difference in sound with the way Combichrist is now? come on, music has to evolve. it should never have to stay the same. if you are one of those fans that is stuck in the past with a particular sound, perhaps you should go listen to that sound instead. let us other fans enjoy the new sound, while also enjoying the old.
Adrian Szatkowski
This is not evolution. This is complately different band. If Andy will create pop on the next album, will you use the same argument about evolution or not?
Branden Lucero
Adrian Szatkowski its not a complete different band. its still says Combcichrist. its still the same singer, even if the line up probably changed. it doesnt change the fact that Andy is the reason why it exists. its his direction, his involvement, his evolution to how the band should sound. and if the fans can handle that, they are a poor excuse for a fan.
Adrian Szatkowski
Your logic is that Icon of Coil and Panzer AG is Combichrist as well, because of the same singer. If Andy wanted to create We Love You, he shouldn't name it Combichrist (same story with No Redemption). But of course he did it only because he wanted to be invited by metal festivals, hehe.He is a nice buisnessman nowadays but the passion to making music is gone.
I'm gonna ask again - if Andy will start to play pop (as Lady Gaga or Rihanna), will you say it is evolution of music or it's not? This is essential question in this discussion.
Branden Lucero
including his other bands has absolutely nothing to do with what i even said. you dont define what Combichrist is, Andy does. it is not your band, it his. it his style of music. you have no proof that Combichrist was ever suppose to sound like an anything that you expect. if Andy wanted to created a deathpop album, under the Combichrist name, he can do as he pleases.
Combichrist is nothing more than a name. Andy for all we know, could have started Combichrist to be anything he wanted to be. just like how he wanted to take the dance beat orientation of IoC and mix it with the hard edge of Combichrist and produce the newer Panzer G (even though i dislike it) Combichrist could have very well been an experimental project - his direction. we support or dont support what he offers. that is not up to him, that is up to us. that up to our acceptation of the direction he takes his music.
if Andy wanted to include a few guest rap artists onto the new album as an experiment, it is still regardless, an evolution, because evolution leads to change from precursor and predecessor. evolution doesnt define the quality from that development.
Llilium
Adrian Szatkowski my thoughts precisely, every word. this album is shit. it literally came out of my ass, i gave it to Andy and he did vocals.
focusflute
Good job Combichrist. Keep moving forward! Want more videos from this album