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 We Are All Demons
Combichrist Lyrics
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(*random bird*... *moAN* It's Evil!)
We're all demons today,
Come down and feel the pain
Burst right through you,
And makes a hole in your soul.
And as a soldier of misfortune and ultimate doomsayer;
I want you to feel,
And I know you will,
And everything you see will bleed straight through reveal the truth.
Anything can happen you say,
I never tried to get it,
I never tried to fit in,
And now I'm falling through.
Fire,
When ready,
READY,
FIRE!!
I'm human too you know,
Everything,
Soul's dead.
I'm human too you know,
Talented,
Scavengers.
I'll hold you down you'll be my,
Bait I'll throw you to my,
Slaves that stick to my lies and everything is shallow.
I know there's no use to pray,
I am a demon today,
We're all demons today
We drown in soil we're flooded
As it happens,
I'm still trying to be human,
I never tried to fit in now I'm falling through again.
Fire,
When ready,
READY,
FIRE!!
Fire when ready, ready, fire.
Fire when ready, ready, fire.
Without pain, life is not worth livin'.
(No! Don't touch it! It's evil!)
The lyrics of "Today We Are All Demons" by Combichrist seem to be speaking about the inevitability of pain and suffering in life as well as the darker parts of humanity that we all possess, hence the title. The line "Without pain, life is not worth livin'" suggests that pain is a necessary part of life and without it, life loses its meaning. The reference to "demons" in the title and throughout the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for these darker parts of ourselves that we try to suppress or deny, but ultimately cannot escape.
The lines "I don't care what you been told and now I carry you" and "I want you to feel, and I know you will" suggest a sense of responsibility or duty to expose others to this pain and darkness, almost as if it is necessary for growth and understanding. The repeated refrain of "Fire, when ready, ready, fire" could be seen as a call to action or a willingness to embrace and confront these darker aspects head-on.
The random bird sound and the line "Don't touch it! It's evil!" add an almost surreal and ominous tone to the song, perhaps representing the fear and uncertainty surrounding these darker parts of ourselves.
Overall, "Today We Are All Demons" seems to be a haunting reminder that pain and darkness are an inescapable part of the human experience, and that confronting and embracing them may be necessary for growth and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Without pain, life is not worth livin'.
Life is meaningless without experiencing pain and struggles.
We're all demons today,
Come down and feel the pain
Burst right through you,
And makes a hole in your soul.
Today, we're all dealing with our inner demons which are causing us intense pain and are leaving a lasting impact on our souls.
I don't care what you been told and now I carry you,
And as a soldier of misfortune and ultimate doomsayer;
I want you to feel,
And I know you will,
And everything you see will bleed straight through reveal the truth.
I don't care about your past and I will carry you through this dark phase as a leader who is familiar with hardships. I want you to face your pain and let it reveal the truth of your situation.
Anything can happen you say,
I never tried to get it,
I never tried to fit in,
And now I'm falling through.
You say that anything can happen but I never bothered to try and conform to society's norms and today I'm experiencing the consequences of that nonchalance.
Fire,
When ready,
READY,
FIRE!!
Exclaiming the command to attack or commence an activity with high intensity.
I'm human too you know,
Everything,
Soul's dead.
Despite being a human, I feel like I am lacking the core essence that makes me human, rendering me feeling abandoned and robotic.
I'm human too you know,
Talented,
Scavengers.
I may be considered an outcast, but I am talented at scavenging through my emotional wreckage.
I'll hold you down you'll be my,
Bait I'll throw you to my,
Slaves that stick to my lies and everything is shallow.
I'll manipulate you to be a pawn in my control and forward my deceitful agenda to my blind and submissive followers who are oblivious to any depth or honesty in my actions.
I know there's no use to pray,
I am a demon today,
We're all demons today
We drown in soil we're flooded
As it happens,
I'm still trying to be human,
I never tried to fit in now I'm falling through again.
In this state of affliction, praying feels pointless because we are all drowned in a miserable state. Despite this, I'm still trying to latch onto some remnants of my humanity because earlier lack of effort to fit in brought me here and I don't want to fall back in this despair.
Fire when ready, ready, fire.
Fire when ready, ready, fire.
Repeating the previous command to attack or commence an activity with high intensity.
(No! Don't touch it! It's evil!)
A warning about the true nature of something, referring to it as 'evil'.
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Written by: OLE ANDERS OLSEN
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