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
Retreat Hell Part 1
Combichrist Lyrics
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In the shadow who touch pills your skin away
Expose to siсkness pain will release the tension
We made it for you rage pronounce intention
AWAY
Forgot not forgiven, I'm burning scorn
Through the glass, we see the time passion
PAIN AWAY
The fallen trusted you, and this is no illusion
My body's lasted through
Falling into grace
Proficy in silence, a pain we cannot tied
Waiting for the call, that face your innocence
Grave me through your soul, what imagined souls to be
Dirty getaway and I regard a pain
AND SO YOU ARE
IT'S WHO YOU ARE
The opening lines of "Retreat Hell Part 1" by Combichrist create a haunting feeling of anticipation, as though the listener is about to enter a menacing world of darkness. The imagery of waiting in silence, with a shadow touching one's skin, adds to the eerie atmosphere. The next line, "expose to sickness pain will release the tension," suggests a twisted logic that pain is a necessary evil for release. The transition to "we made it for you rage pronounce intention" implies that this pain is not an accident but a deliberate creation, fueled by anger and intention.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more cryptic and fragmented, with lines like "forgot not forgiven, I'm burning scorn" hinting at a backstory with unresolved anger. The image of seeing "the time passion through the glass" implies a separation between the observer and the observed, intensifying the sense of alienation. The final lines "proficy in silence, a pain we cannot tied" and "dirty getaway and I regard a pain" add to the disorienting effect of the lyrical content.
Overall, "Retreat Hell Part 1" is an example of Combichrist's ability to create a brooding, unsettling atmosphere through their lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
In the silencе, we're waiting for you
We are patiently hoping to make contact with you in a quiet and calm environment.
In the shadow who touch pills your skin away
In the darkness, something is touching your skin so harsh that it seems like it's tearing it away.
Expose to siсkness pain will release the tension
Exposure to illness or pain can bring you relief by releasing your built-up stress or anxiety.
We made it for you rage pronounce intention
We created this situation for you to act out your anger and declare your intentions.
Forgot not forgiven, I'm burning scorn
I have not forgotten what you did, and I am still angry and resentful about it.
I grab the rules
I am taking control and enforcing strict guidelines so that this situation can be managed effectively.
Through the glass, we see the time passion
Looking through a lens, we can see your intense emotions and desires.
The fallen trusted you, and this is no illusion
People who have lost hope have put their faith in you, and this is not a figment of their imagination.
My body's lasted through falling into grace
My physical body has endured a lot, but it has also reached a state of tranquility and acceptance through these trials.
Proficy in silence, a pain we cannot tied
There is a prophecy that remains unspoken, and we cannot seem to find a solution to our suffering.
Waiting for the call, that face your innocence
We are waiting for a sign or some indication of your innocence and purity.
Grave me through your soul, what imagined souls to be
Let me dig deep into your soul and show you what your deepest desires and dreams look like.
Dirty getaway and I regard a pain
Acting in an unethical manner has resulted in the detriment of others, and I feel guilty and remorseful for causing them pain.
AND SO YOU ARE
You are who you are; there is no escaping your identity or fate.
IT'S WHO YOU ARE
Your actions and choices define you as a person; this is the essence of who you are.
Contributed by Tyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.