Combichrist is an aggrotech group, formed in Norway and currently based in … Read Full Bio ↴Combichrist is an aggrotech group, formed in Norway and currently based in the United States.

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

Slave to Machine
Combichrist Lyrics

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I'll let this darkness last forever
I’ve been longing for tranquility
And somewhere deep inside of me
There’s room for sacrifice, a total war

I lick the blood of your lips
We fall to the ground
Dreams shattered away

On our knees on burning flesh
I'll let this darkness last forever

Slave to machine
Extermination
I'll let this darkness last forever
Destroy this world of dreams

Slave to machine
Extermination
I'll let this darkness last forever
Destroy this world of dreams

A seed within my mind
Hate grows roots
And leaves a trail
A memory of a stranger
The laughter in my head

Trembling hands covers the sun
It was all I had to offer
It was never supposed to be like this
An end, but not like this

Slave to machine
Extermination
I'll let this darkness last forever
Destroy this world of dreams

Slave to machine
Extermination
I'll let this darkness last forever
Destroy this world of dreams
Extermination

Extermination
Destroy this world of dreams

Extermination
I'll let this darkness last forever
Destroy this world of dreams

Slave to machine
Extermination
I'll let this darkness last forever
Destroy this world of dreams

Slave to machine
Extermination
I'll let this darkness last forever

Destroy this world of dreams
Extermination

Overall Meaning

"Slave to Machine" by Combichrist is a dark and evocative song that explores the themes of sacrifice, war, and destruction. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been looking for tranquility, but finds himself sacrificing everything to a machine, feeling like a slave. There is a darkness within his mind that is growing and he seems to be consumed by it. He is willing to let this darkness last forever and destroy his world of dreams. The lyrics also suggest that there has been some sort of betrayal or violence, with images of blood being licked from lips and dreams being shattered. The song is haunting, with an intense and industrial sound that enhances the bleak atmosphere of the lyrics.

One possible interpretation of this song is that the singer is struggling with his own inner demons, which have taken control of him. He feels like he is a slave to his own mind, which is consumed by hate and violence. He is willing to sacrifice everything, including his dreams, in order to satisfy this darkness within him. The machine could represent his own fear and anger, which are slowly destroying him from within. This song is a reflection of the darker aspects of human nature and the struggle to find peace and tranquility in a world that is so full of chaos and destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll let this darkness last forever
I have been yearning for peace and this darkness is all I want to see forever.

I lick the blood of your lips
We are passionately kissing and I am savoring the taste of your blood from your lips.

We fall to the ground
We both collapse on the ground as our passion intensifies.

Dreams shattered away
All of our hopes and dreams vanish in an instant.

On our knees on burning flesh
We are humbled and in pain, but still holding onto each other.

Slave to machine
I am under the control of this technology, unable to free myself.

Extermination
Annihilation is the only path forward.

Destroy this world of dreams
We need to break down this world that we have built in our heads.

A seed within my mind
There is a thought growing within me, slowly taking root.

Hate grows roots
My resentment and anger are taking hold and becoming stronger.

And leaves a trail
This path of destruction is leaving evidence behind for all to see.