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 Redemption
Combichrist Lyrics
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But your spirit cannot be saved
It's the end of the line end of the line
Standing clear of the world we
Had thought to know what we know is a lie so
It's all we are told
We can learn to control
It's the end of your kind
It's the end of the line
Your spirit's own fire feed the flame
It's the end of the line
It's the end of the line no redemption
It's the end of the line no redemption
The lyrics to Combichrist's song "No Redemption" convey a sense of despair, disillusionment, and defiance. The opening line, "Your body might be borrowed, but your spirit cannot be saved," suggests a detachment from the physical world and a recognition that true salvation or redemption is unattainable. This line implies that one's physical existence is transient, but the essence of the self remains untouched.
The chorus, "It's the end of the line, no redemption," emphasizes a finality and hopelessness, implying that there is no way to escape a bleak and corrupt reality. The following lines, "Standing clear of the world we had thought to know, what we know is a lie, so it's all we are told," speak to a realization that the supposed truths and certainties we once held are actually deceitful and deceitful. It reflects a disillusionment with the world and the systems that shape it.
The song hints at a desire to challenge and overcome the decay and control present in the world. The line, "A world of rot is a world we can learn to control," suggests a belief in the power of understanding and asserting control over the destructive forces at play. The repeated phrase, "Your spirit's own fire feed the flame," highlights the importance of personal resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Overall, "No Redemption" is a powerful anthem of defiance and an acknowledgement of the harsh realities of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Your body might be borrowed
Your physical form may be temporary or not truly yours
But your spirit cannot be saved
However, your inner essence or soul cannot be salvaged or preserved
It's the end of the line end of the line
This is the point of culmination, the finality
Standing clear of the world we
Being detached from the illusions and falsehoods of the world
Had thought to know what we know is a lie so
Previously believed in a false understanding that we now recognize as untrue
It's all we are told
The information provided to us is limited or manipulated
A world of rot is a world
A society filled with corruption and decay
We can learn to control
We have the ability to exert influence or authority over this world
It's the end of your kind
This signifies the termination or extinction of your type or species
It's the end of the line
This represents the conclusion or final destination
Your spirit's own fire feed the flame
The passion and determination within your inner self fuel the intensity or fervor
It's the end of the line
This is the point of culmination, the finality
It's the end of the line no redemption
There is no chance or hope for salvation or absolution
It's the end of the line no redemption
This signifies the conclusion or final destination without any possibility of atonement or forgiveness
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