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
The Line to the Dead
Combichrist Lyrics
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We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed.
We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed.
No one should ever want to talk to the dead...
We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed.
No one should ever want to talk to the dead...
We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed.
The lyrics to the Combichrist song The Line to the Dead may seem a bit cryptic at first, but they are actually referencing the concept of attempting to communicate with the deceased. The line "No one should ever want to talk to the dead..." suggests that this is not a desirable or healthy desire. The repeated phrase "We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed" is a common message heard when attempting to make a phone call that cannot be connected, which serves as a metaphor for the communication barrier between the living and the dead.
The lyrics convey a sense of warning that attempting to communicate with the dead is a futile and potentially dangerous pursuit. It also addresses the idea that there are certain things that we are just not meant to know or experience. The haunting repetition of the phrase "We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed" emphasizes the finality of death and the impossibility of reaching those who have passed on.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of trying to transcend the natural boundaries set by death, and the emotional toll it can take on those who are left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
No one should ever want to talk to the dead...
It's not natural or advisable to communicate with the deceased.
We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed.
The connection is unavailable or impossible at this time.
We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed.
The connection is unavailable or impossible at this time.
No one should ever want to talk to the dead...
It's not natural or advisable to communicate with the deceased.
We're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed.
The connection is unavailable or impossible at this time.
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.