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 Pt. 1
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)
Combichrist's song "Retreat Hell Pt. 1" expresses the singer's frustration with the societal expectations and politics that dominate his life. In the first verse, he covers the city in posters that declare "Fuck You" to politics, opinions, and agendas. He believes that those who try to control his life don't have a clue, and he encourages his listeners to be themselves, rather than trying to fit in with their brothers or conform to societal expectations. The singer doesn't care about people's religions, genders, or political affiliations; what he does care about is having fun and celebrating life.
In the second verse, the singer continues to rail against conformity, encouraging his listeners to grab their lives by the neck and "grab the whole fucking deck." He feels that society has taught people to play fair, but they don't have to; they should do what pleases them, rather than copying their brothers. He doesn't care about people's views on immigration or their generation's revolution, believing that everyone is an immigrant of superhuman fusion in some way. The singer also acknowledges that he complains too, but he complains about "fucking idiots" like the people he is railing against, rather than society at large.
Overall, "Retreat Hell Pt. 1" is a call to arms for people to be themselves, have fun, and fuck societal expectations. The singer doesn't want to engage in politics or conform to any particular ideology. He just wants to live his life and have a good time while doing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I'm covering the city
in posters that yells "Fuck You"
I am expressing my anger towards the political system and society's norms by posting posters all over the city.
Fuck your Politics, Opinions and Agenda
You try to fix my life
You don't have a fucking clue
I do not agree with your politics, opinions, and agenda, and I do not want you to try and fix my life because you do not have a clear understanding of what my life is like.
The left can go sit on this finger
The right can go and sit on something even bigger
I express my dislike towards both the left and the right political ideologies, making a vulgar gesture towards them.
Too afraid of living, you have to belong
You got one shot at life
It's not easy to be strong
Being afraid to live your life the way you want just to fit in is not the right way to live. You only have one life, and it's not easy to be strong and go against societal norms.
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
Instead of following a pre-defined path, grab life with both hands and take control of it completely. There is no need to play fair, as society's expectations of you are most likely inherited from your parents and teachers. You can do whatever you want without conforming to expected standards, as long as you support your sibling and take care of 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
I do not care about your gender, race, etc., but if you are being rude or disrespectful, please avoid crossing my path.
There's too many isms
I don't care for either one
Why not try to be human and
Have some fucking fun
There are too many 'isms' such as racism and sexism that divide society, and I do not appreciate any of them. Instead, why not just be human and enjoy life without letting our differences hold us back?
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
I do not care about your religion, but I can respect that you believe in something. However, I strongly disagree with your views on immigration and societal age differences. We are all immigrants from the same fusion of humanity, although the current situation is super messed up. While I keep an open heart, I will keep my guard up against potential threats.
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, and I acknowledge that I do too, but I can't help it when people like you act like idiots that need to be called out.
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 do not blame those in power, as they are funding the party we are all a part of. Sure, there is always room for improvement, but the party has just begun! I celebrate life, as there are few opportunities like it, and I refuse to let people 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
We are moving towards an uncertain future, but rapidly. Despite this, I am going to continue partying as long as possible. I want to overthrow the current system to make a statement. If we are indeed going to hell, we will do so in style with no regrets.
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 that you most likely cannot see or feel.
Contributed by Kylie B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.