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
What The Fcuk
Combichrist Lyrics
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I'm just a sound,
I'm just a myth,
I'm not around,
Can't really deal with yourself,
So you find another way to be heard,
And even if I would change,
Do you really think it would be more like you,
This really isn't to blame me,
when all you do yourself is fail,
why should I care what you think?
Why should I change myself for you?
You expect me to,
When you want me to,
I need to hear you cry like a bitch,
Cause you know I hate you too,
I'm just an image,
I'm just a sound,
I'm just a myth,
I'm not around,
Can't really deal with yourself,
So you find another way to be heard,
And even if I would change,
Do you really think it would be more like you,
I've got better things to do than to listen to you,
Crying
These lyrics are a commentary on the nature of fame and celebrity, and the way in which people project their own issues and desires onto those who are in the public eye. The singer of the song acknowledges that they are nothing more than an image, a sound, a myth, and they are not actually present in the lives of the people who follow them. The fans who cling to this image are portrayed as unable to deal with themselves, so they seek validation from someone outside of themselves. The singer, however, is not interested in changing who they are to conform to the expectations of others. They have their own priorities and goals that are more important than pandering to a fickle audience.
The chorus of the song highlights this distance between the singer and their fans, and the frustration that comes from being the object of other people's projections. The line "I'm not around" reinforces the idea that the singer is not physically present in the lives of their fans, and that they are only a fleeting presence in the minds of those who choose to obsess over them. The final line of the chorus, "Can't really deal with yourself, so you find another way to be heard," suggests that the fans are using the singer as a way to avoid confronting their own problems and insecurities.
Overall, the song is a blistering critique of the way in which fame and celebrity are constructed in our culture, and the unhealthy dynamics that exist between the famous and the people who worship them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just an image,
I am nothing more than a projected visual representation, lacking any true substance.
I'm just a sound,
I am powerless and ephemeral, without any real weight or significance.
I'm just a myth,
I am an idealized or fictionalized concept that exists only in the imaginations of those who wish to believe in me.
I'm not around,
I am not present or available to those who seek to engage with me directly.
Can't really deal with yourself,
You are unable or unwilling to confront your own problems or shortcomings in a constructive manner.
So you find another way to be heard,
You resort to manipulation or attention-seeking behaviors in order to feel validated or important.
And even if I would change,
Even if I were to alter my behaviors or perspectives to satisfy you,
Do you really think it would be more like you,
You believe that my adaptation would somehow make me more similar to you, or align with your own worldview.
I've got better things to do than to listen to you,
I have no interest in catering to your demands or giving you unnecessary attention, as there are more important things for me to focus on.
This really isn't to blame me,
I am not responsible for your lack of success or fulfillment, as it is ultimately the result of your own choices and actions.
when all you do yourself is fail,
Your inability to achieve your goals or find happiness is a direct result of your own shortcomings or missteps.
why should I care what you think?
Given your history of failure and manipulation, I do not feel compelled to value or prioritize your opinions or desires.
Why should I change myself for you?
I have no reason or desire to conform to your expectations or demands, particularly when they do not align with my own values or goals.
You expect me to,
You assume that I will modify my behavior or beliefs to fit your paradigm or desires, without considering my own needs or interests.
When you want me to,
Your desire for me to acquiesce to your requests or expectations is based solely on your own self-interest, rather than any sense of mutual benefit or respect.
I need to hear you cry like a bitch,
Your emotional distress or frustration is a source of amusement or validation for me, as it reinforces my own superiority or dominance in the relationship.
Cause you know I hate you too,
Your negative feelings towards me are reciprocated, as I also see you as a source of frustration and annoyance that I must contend with.
Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SpecialEffectsRecord
I am just discovering them and fucking love it, thanks for posting!
@dinkpinkle
SpecialEffectsRecord Thanks. May the force be with you and if you're into dark ambient please try this on for size: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrf84eJb1N0&index=153&list=PLOmxzkE3kBvwe18TX4sO2q9KWDo5cVPjU cheers