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
Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood
Combichrist Lyrics
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for Thee, my Lord, for Thee.
Power hath descended forth from Thy hand
that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command.
So we shall flow a river forth to Thee
and teeming with souls shall it ever be.
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti."
till it rains down from the skies!"
Last night my shadow went to heaven
My body's here, my soul in hell
Last night I killed, I can't remember
Who I killed or why I laughed
Last night was never supposed to happen
Today I woke to a rain of blood
A rain of blood (3x)
"Each day we will spill their blood
till it rains down from the skies!"
I think I might have killed the world
But anyway I'm better off alone
A rain of blood
"Each day we will spill their blood
till it rains down from the skies!"
A rain of blood
A rain of blood
I think I might have killed the world
But anyway I'm better off alone
I'm better off alone
The lyrics of "Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood" by Combichrist are intense and filled with violent imagery. The song is about a person who has lost touch with reality and has gone on a killing spree. The opening lines of the song, "And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee" are a reference to the prayer recited by the MacManus brothers in the movie "Boondock Saints" before they go on a vigilante killing spree. The person in the song sees himself as doing God's work by spilling the blood of others.
The lines, "Each day we will spill their blood till it rains down from the skies!" highlight the person's obsession with killing and their belief that they are on a mission from God. The lyrics, "Last night my shadow went to heaven, my body's here, my soul in hell" suggest that the person is suffering from a dissociative disorder and has lost touch with reality.
The chorus of the song, "A rain of blood, each day we will spill their blood till it rains down from the skies" emphasizes the person's violent intentions and their desire for bloodshed. The final lines of the song, "I think I might have killed the world, but anyway I'm better off alone, I'm better off alone" suggest that the person has become a lone murderer and has lost all touch with society.
Line by Line Meaning
And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee.
We will act as guides and leaders for you, our Lord, and do your bidding.
Power hath descended forth from Thy hand that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command.
You have given us the strength to quickly and efficiently fulfill your orders.
So we shall flow a river forth to Thee and teeming with souls shall it ever be.
We will offer up to you an endless stream of followers, always eager to serve and worship you.
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Each day we will spill their blood till it rains down from the skies!
We will not rest until there is bloodshed on a massive scale, so much so that it seems to be raining from the heavens.
Last night my shadow went to heaven My body's here, my soul in hell Last night I killed, I can't remember Who I killed or why I laughed Last night was never supposed to happen Today I woke to a rain of blood A rain of blood (3x)
Last night I experienced a dissociative episode, during which I may have committed murder without realizing it. I wake up to find that there has been a great deal of bloodshed.
I think I might have killed the world But anyway I'm better off alone
I may have caused widespread destruction, but I am still content to be by myself.
A rain of blood
There is a literal rain of blood falling, likely as a result of the violence that has taken place.
I think I might have killed the world But anyway I'm better off alone I'm better off alone
Despite the possibility of being responsible for a global catastrophe, I still believe that I am happier being solitary.
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.