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
intruder alert -amok
Combichrist Lyrics
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Now it's time for me to make some room, this is not for the fans,
I only came to make some noise,
I only came to dance
The lyrics to Combichrist's song Intruder Alert are about the performer, presumably the lead singer, coming to a venue to make some noise and dance. The lines "now it's time for me to make some room, this is not for the fans" indicate that the performer is not there to please the audience, but rather to satisfy their own creative impulses. The phrase "intruder alert" suggests that the performer is disrupting the usual routine of the venue or the music scene in general.
The lyrics could also be interpreted as a commentary on the role of art and music in society. The phrase "I only came to make some noise" suggests a desire to shake things up, to challenge the status quo, and to make people pay attention. The line "I only came to dance" could also be seen as a statement on the transformative power of music, as dancing can be a physical expression of joy, release, and liberation.
Overall, the lyrics to Intruder Alert convey a sense of rebellion, risk-taking, and artistic integrity. The performer is not interested in playing it safe or pandering to the audience, but rather in expressing themselves and creating a memorable, impactful performance.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it's time for me to make some room, this is not for the fans,
I need space to express myself, this performance is not catered to the audience's liking.
I only came to make some noise,
My sole purpose is to create a disturbance and grab attention.
I only came to dance
I am here to move and express myself through movement.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLE ANDERS OLSEN
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