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
shut up and bleed
Combichrist Lyrics
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Do it (repeated)
The lyrics of Combichrist's song "Shut Up and Bleed" are short and repetitive, but they serve an important purpose in conveying the aggressive and violent nature of the song. The repetition of "Shut up and bleed" emphasizes the idea that the subject of the song has no choice but to submit to the violence being inflicted upon them. The command to "Do it" adds to the sense of helplessness, as if the victim is being forced to comply with the attacker's wishes.
The tone of the song is further emphasized by the aggressive instrumentals and heavy use of electronic distortion. The lyrics and music work together to create a sense of chaos and brutality, making "Shut Up and Bleed" a powerful and intense listening experience.
Overall, it can be interpreted that the song is about control, power and the abuse of it. The lyrics are meant to be taken as a demand of obedience and compliance, and the sound of the music emphasizes the idea of helplessness in the face of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut up and bleed (repeated)
Stop complaining and give in to the pain and suffering that is part of life.
Do it (repeated)
Take action and face the challenges head on, regardless of how painful or difficult they may be.
Contributed by Adeline F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.