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
No Afterparty
Combichrist Lyrics
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Hey what's up man, um, I'm on my way to jail man. I'm going to Rice Street. Um. For uh, concealed weapons, catie's in the hospital, she um, ate um, half a vial of sleeping pills and tried to kill herself, and um, that's, that's it man, if you can a-get, get me bail, call, call my mom or somethin', I don't know, I don't know what else to say, later."
The lyrics to Combichrist's song "No Afterparty" start with a recorded message from an unknown person who informs the listener that they are going to jail because they were caught with a concealed weapon. However, the message takes a darker turn when the person reveals that their partner, Catie, has attempted suicide by taking half a vial of sleeping pills and is currently in the hospital. The person's desperation and hopelessness are palpable as they plead with the listener to get them bail and call their mother for help.
The song deals with themes of despair, isolation, and helplessness. The message left on the voicemail highlights the dangerous consequences of feeling trapped in one's own mind and the destructive impact it can have on relationships. The lyrics evoke a sense of hopelessness and futility, leaving the listener with a heavy heart.
Overall, "No Afterparty" is a bleak and sobering meditation on the struggles of mental health and the impact it can have on individuals and their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey what's up man, um, I'm on my way to jail man.
The singer is contacting a friend to alert them of his location, as he is en route to jail.
I'm going to Rice Street. Um. For uh, concealed weapons,
The singer is being imprisoned for possessing concealed weapons and is en route to Rice Street.
catie's in the hospital, she um, ate um, half a vial of sleeping pills and tried to kill herself,
The singer's acquaintance, Catie, has attempted suicide by ingesting half a vial of sleeping pills and is currently in the hospital.
and um, that's, that's it man,
The artist has shared all the pertinent information, and there is nothing more to add to the situation.
if you can a-get, get me bail, call, call my mom or somethin', I don't know, I don't know what else to say, later.
The artist is asking their friend to contact their mother and arrange for bail, as they are unsure what else to do or say in this situation.
Contributed by Alaina W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.