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
Spit
Combichrist Lyrics
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I remember how it was when I was a kid and my mom would dress like a whore and embarrass me
Don't they have any respect?
Stupid Cunt
The lyrics to Combichrist's song Spit are potent and jarring, and they condemn a particular behavior that the singer perceives the less-than-admirable behavior of mothers who dress provocatively and don't consider the impact of their wardrobe on their children. The first line of the song says it all, and it demonstrates the intensity of the hatred that the singer holds for mothers who dress provocatively. The singer remembers his own childhood, and how his mother's inappropriate attire made him feel embarrassed and ashamed, which palpably suggests the lasting impact of those early experiences. The singer implies that these mothers' decisions contradicts the principles of respect and basic decency, which makes the phrase "stupid cunt" a repulsive expletive that symbolizes his wrath and frustration.
In summary, the song's lyrics are an outburst that denounces mothers who dress provocatively, instead of acting as role models for their children. It's evident that the singer feels very strongly about this subject, and the lyrics distinctly indicate this repugnance.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate whore moms who dress all slutty and embarrass their children
I have strong feelings of dislike towards mothers who dress provocatively and cause shame to their offspring
I remember how it was when I was a kid and my mom would dress like a whore and embarrass me
I recall a time from my childhood when my mother would dress in an overly sexual manner and cause me to feel ashamed and humiliated
Don't they have any respect?
I am perplexed at the lack of consideration these provocative mothers have for their own offspring
Stupid Cunt
I express anger and disdain towards these mothers with vulgar language
Contributed by Liliana Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.