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
Zombie Fistfight
Combichrist Lyrics
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Flesh worn away
Hurting up for a heart attack, but there is no time to breath
Why walk with the others
Trashing through 'my veins'(brains?)
Cegate(?) activate, get zombie, escalate, lets go
Ready, set, Zombie fistfight
Get carried away, you're watching me.
A walking dead-alive, now it's time to place your bets.
We're feelling alright. As good as dead.
Just drag somebody, saturday night, we've got a lot of fights to go, lets go.
Ready, set, Zombie fistfight
(he-ey) (wraah)
Zombie fistfight
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The lyrics of Combichrist's song "Zombie Fistfight" delve into a post-apocalyptic scenario where people have turned into zombies and engage in fighting each other. The first two lines, "Pre-synch to the body, Flesh worn away," suggests that the human body is no longer in control of itself, and the flesh has been eroded. The singer of the song is in a state of panic, "Hurting up for a heart attack, but there is no time to breath," and wants to fight off the zombies.
The second verse, "Why walk with the others, Trashing through 'my veins'(brains?), Cegate(?) activate, get zombie, escalate, let's go," suggests that the singer is becoming one of the zombies, and his/her heartbeat is being replaced by the sound of other zombies trashing through his/her veins. The song talks about "zombie fistfight," where one zombie fights off the other, conveying a sense of anarchy in a world that is already disintegrating. The repeated chorus, "Ready, set, Zombie fistfight," encourages the listener to embrace the madness of a world overrun by zombies.
Overall, the song is a metaphor for the human condition, where people often embrace conflict and violence instead of working together, leading to a world that is disintegrating. The song suggests that sometimes, it's better to fight off those who are trying to harm us to prevent them from causing further harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Pre-synch to the body
Preparing to attack and take control of the body
Flesh worn away
The physical body deteriorating and decaying
Hurting up for a heart attack, but there is no time to breath
Feeling intense stress and pressure until it becomes overwhelming
Why walk with the others
Questioning the norm and typical behavior
Trashing through 'my veins'(brains?)
Chaos and destruction in the mind
Cegate(?) activate, get zombie, escalate, lets go
Commanding a transformation into a zombie and urging to escalate the situation
Ready, set, Zombie fistfight
Preparing for and instigating a fight with zombies
Get carried away, you're watching me.
Getting caught up in the excitement and being drawn in to watch
A walking dead-alive, now it's time to place your bets.
A seemingly lifeless person who is now in action and ready for betting
We're feelling alright. As good as dead.
Feeling a sense of comfort even though the situation is dangerous
Just drag somebody, saturday night, we've got a lot of fights to go, lets go.
Dragging someone into the upcoming fight and looking forward to more fights
Zombie fistfight
A fight between zombies
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.