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 2
Combichrist Lyrics
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in posters that yells "Fuck You"
Fuck your Politics,Opinions and Agenda
You try to fix my life
You don't have a fucking clue
The left can go sit on this finger
The right can go and sit on something even bigger
Too afraid of living, you have to belong
It's not easy to be strong
When you grab your life by the neck
Don't grab the card
Grab the whole fucking deck
who said you have to play fair
your parents, your teachers and how they got there
do what it please, you don't have to play
like your brother, just watch his back
and be there for each other
I don't care what you are
what body you're in
If you're being an asshole
get the fuck outta my way
There's too many isms
I don't care for either one
Why not try to be human and
Have some fucking fun
I don't care about your God, your gods or your goddess
but i respect that you believe
Now I'm trying to be honest
Fuck your views on immigration
and your generation revolution
We're all fucking immigrants of superhuman fusion
Now when i say "Super" I mean super fucked
Keep your door to your heart open
But keep your guns cocked
You're always busy bitching and complaining
and you say so are you
Yeah but it's true i can't hide it
I complain about fucking idiots like you
I don't blame the suits though
they are paying for the party
sure it could be better
but the party just got started
I celebrate life
the opportunities are few
I don't care what they expect
they can't tell me what to do
I don't know where we're going
but we're going there fast
So I'm staying at the party
as long as it last
I say fuck this world up the ass
If we're going to hell
We're flying first class
There is love but i doubt you can see it
Technically it's chemicals
But i doubt you can feel it
(Voicemail of some funny guy plays)
The lyrics to Combichrist's song "Retreat Hell Part 2" convey a message of rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The singer declares that he is covering the city in posters that proclaim "Fuck You" to politics, opinions, and agendas that seek to control and dictate people's lives. He encourages listeners to grab life by the neck and take control, rather than playing fair or trying to fit in with preconceived notions of how they should behave. He expresses a sense of frustration with the divisiveness of modern society, rejecting all forms of "isms" and advocating for a more human approach that emphasizes enjoyment and fun.
The lyrics also touch on broader themes of immigration and revolution, with the singer rejecting prevailing views and celebrating the diversity of human experience. He declares that he doesn't care about other people's beliefs or views on these issues, but emphasizes the importance of keeping an open heart while also remaining prepared for any challenges that may arise. Ultimately, the song is a call to reject social conformity and embrace individuality and self-determination, celebrating the joys of life while also preparing for whatever uncertainties lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I'm covering the city in posters that yells 'Fuck You'
I am expressing my distaste for the current state of the city and the people in it through posters that contain a message of anger.
Fuck your Politics,Opinions and Agenda
I reject any political affiliation, belief system or agenda that is being pushed on me.
You try to fix my life
You don't have a fucking clue
You people who are trying to give me advice on how to live my life are clueless and have no idea what's best for me.
The left can go sit on this finger
The right can go and sit on something even bigger
I have no regard for the political left or right; I do not care about their viewpoints.
Too afraid of living, you have to belong
You got one shot at life
It's not easy to be strong
If you are too afraid to live a life that is true to yourself, you will never experience true happiness or strength.
When you grab your life by the neck
Don't grab the card
Grab the whole fucking deck
who said you have to play fair
Take control of your own life and don't limit yourself. Playing fair is not always the best course of action.
your parents, your teachers and how they got there
do what it please, you don't have to play
like your brother, just watch his back
and be there for each other
You do not have to follow in the footsteps of your parents or teachers. Do what makes you happy, and make sure to support your siblings as they support you.
I don't care what you are
what body you're in
If you're being an asshole
get the fuck outta my way
There's too many isms
I don't care for either one
Why not try to be human and
Have some fucking fun
I do not discriminate against anyone based on their appearance or identity, but if you are acting like a jerk, stay away from me. We should focus less on labels and more on simply enjoying life.
I don't care about your God, your gods or your goddess
but i respect that you believe
Now I'm trying to be honest
I don't have any personal beliefs about religion, but I respect that others do. I am being honest about my feelings.
Fuck your views on immigration
and your generation revolution
We're all fucking immigrants of superhuman fusion
Now when i say 'Super' I mean super fucked
Keep your door to your heart open
But keep your guns cocked
I disagree with your views about immigration and the supposed revolution of this generation. We are all human beings with different backgrounds and experiences. Be open to others, but be cautious.
You're always busy bitching and complaining
and you say so are you
Yeah but it's true i can't hide it
I complain about fucking idiots like you
You are always complaining, but I complain about people like you because you are annoying.
I don't blame the suits though
they are paying for the party
sure it could be better
but the party just got started
I don't blame the wealthy people, but they could still do better. We are still young and have a chance to make things right.
I celebrate life
the opportunities are few
I don't care what they expect
they can't tell me what to do
I celebrate my own life and the limited opportunities that we all have. I do not let others dictate how I live.
I don't know where we're going
but we're going there fast
So I'm staying at the party
as long as it last
I don't know what the future holds, but we are moving quickly towards it. I will continue to enjoy life as much as I can.
I say fuck this world up the ass
If we're going to hell
We're flying first class
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make a statement and express my frustration with the world. Even if we are doomed, we might as well enjoy the ride.
There is love but i doubt you can see it
Technically it's chemicals
But i doubt you can feel it
Love exists, but it is a chemical reaction in the brain. I doubt that you can truly feel it.
(Voicemail of some funny guy plays)
This is just a voicemail from a person who provides a comedic interlude to the song.
Contributed by Ethan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.