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
Slakt
Combichrist Lyrics
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Som en dern ser verden i perspektiv
En himmel skifter farge
I blod, slakter i ære
Lever under et tve-egget sverd
I en verden uten sympati
En himmel skifter farge
En himmel skifter farge
I blod, slakter i ære
The lyrics to Combichrist's song "Slakt" depict a dark, dystopian world where the singer and their companions embark on a journey through time, gaining a new perspective on the world and its horrors. The first two lines suggest that they hold onto spirits, perhaps a symbol of their determination or resilience. As they witness the world, it is described as a changing sky, shifting colors, and soaked in blood, alluding to the violence and brutality that surround them.
The following lines reveal that they are living under a double-edged sword, caught between the conflicting forces of their environment. They exist in a world where sympathy is absent, emphasizing the lack of empathy or compassion. The repetition of the lines "En himmel skifter farge" (A sky changes color) underscores the ever-changing and volatile nature of their reality. The final line, "I blod, slakter i ære" (In blood, slaughter with honor), suggests that in this ruthless environment, violence and killing are viewed as valorous acts.
Overall, "Slakt" is a song that paints a bleak and unforgiving portrait of a world filled with violence, where the singer and their companions navigate the harshness of their reality. It speaks to themes of perseverance, adaptation, and the absence of empathy in a dystopian society.
Line by Line Meaning
Vi holder aander reiser igjennom tid
We hold spirits traveling through time
Som en dern ser verden i perspektiv
Like a dam, we see the world in perspective
En himmel skifter farge
A sky changes color
I blod, slakter i ære
In blood, slaughter in honor
Lever under et tve-egget sverd
Living under a double-edged sword
I en verden uten sympati
In a world without sympathy
En himmel skifter farge
A sky changes color
En himmel skifter farge
A sky changes color
I blod, slakter i ære
In blood, slaughter in honor
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Written by: Ole Olsen
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