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
We Are the Plague
Combichrist Lyrics
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Do you think it is safe?
Do you think you're on top of the world we built, above me?
Do you think you can handle this?
Be death to us all
Confrontational, hostile, piece of shit,
You're a fucking pig
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Now watch this place burn
By the color of fire, we'll set you free
Our riots are nothing but feelings,
A world set free, it's not a plea
Held down, by a world, ruled by you,
We're willing to bleed
Passion to live in a world where we're equal
Not by rules and under your rules
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Now watch this place burn
We were hoping for a better world
How it came to be?
Done fetching the stick you throw, called life
Hypocrisy
Now we build the wall of hate
And we're all betrayed
Everything we stood for, fought for, thrown away
We're still the prey
Form an opinion, we're still just animals
And we will bite back
Like a dream, take me through the seedss of life
Get us back on track
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Now watch this place burn
The lyrics of "We Are the Plague" by Combichrist are a call to action against those who hold power and control. The first verse questions whether the listener believes the struggle is over and whether they feel safe or superior to those who are oppressed. The line "be death to us all" is a call for the oppressed to rise up and fight against their oppressors. The second verse speaks of the desire for a world where everyone is equal and not ruled by those in power. The line "we're willing to bleed" emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the importance of the struggle.
The chorus, "We are the plague to come, watch this place burn," is a statement of defiance against those in power. It suggests that the oppressors should be afraid of the oppressed rising up and burning the system down. The line "by the color of fire, we'll set you free" suggests that burning down the oppressive system is the only way to gain freedom.
The third verse acknowledges the disappointment felt by the oppressed at the broken promises of a better world. The line "now we build the wall of hate and we're all betrayed" suggests that the oppressed have given up on any hope for change by building a "wall of hate." However, the chorus remains a call to action, reminding the listener that they are the plague to come and that they have the power to burn the system down and rebuild it in a way that is fair and equal.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you think it is over now?
Are you really so naive as to think our uprising has ended?
Do you think it is safe?
Do you believe you can continue to oppress us without consequences?
Do you think you're on top of the world we built, above me?
Do you feel superior to me even though we are both products of the same flawed system?
Do you think you can handle this?
Do you have the fortitude to face the revolution we are about to bring forth?
Be death to us all
The cost of our liberation may result in many lives lost
Confrontational, hostile, piece of shit,
We have been driven to anger and aggression, but it is justified by the oppression we have suffered
You're a fucking pig
You embody the oppressive forces that we are fighting against
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Watch this place
We are the plague to come
Now watch this place burn
Our revolution is coming and it will destroy everything you hold dear
By the color of fire, we'll set you free
Through violent revolution, we will liberate ourselves from your oppressive regime
Our riots are nothing but feelings,
Our protests may seem like chaos, but they are the result of genuine pain and frustration
A world set free, it's not a plea
We are not asking for permission to live freely, we are demanding it as a basic human right
Held down, by a world, ruled by you,
Your oppressive rule has held us back for too long
We're willing to bleed
Our revolution may come at great personal cost, but we are determined to fight anyway
Passion to live in a world where we're equal
We want to live in a world where everyone is treated fairly and has equal opportunities
Not by rules and under your rules
We reject the notion that your laws and regulations are the only way to live and succeed in this world
We were hoping for a better world
We had hoped that the world would be a place of justice and equity, but we have been betrayed
How it came to be?
How did it come to this, with such stark differences between the powerful and the oppressed?
Done fetching the stick you throw, called life
We no longer accept the scraps you give us as if we were dogs
Hypocrisy
Your words and actions do not match, and we have had enough
Now we build the wall of hate
And we're all betrayed
We have been pushed so far that we have resorted to hate, and it is a reflection of the betrayal we feel
Everything we stood for, fought for, thrown away
The values and ideals we fought for have been discarded in favor of your oppressive regime
We're still the prey
We are still the target of violence and oppression, even as we fight back
Form an opinion, we're still just animals
No matter what we do or say, you will continue to see us as lesser beings
And we will bite back
We will not suffer your oppression without resistance
Like a dream, take me through the seedss of life
We long for a dream-like world where everyone is treated equally and with respect
Get us back on track
We want to restore the balance of power and bring about a more just society
Writer(s): Ole Anders Olsen
Contributed by Elliot S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.