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music_genre = [[Techno Body Music]]/[[Aggrotech]]|
music_genre = [[Techno Body Music]]/[[Aggrotech]]|
record_label = [[Metropolis Records]] (North America) <br> [[Out of Line]] (Europe) |
record_label = [[Metropolis Records]] (North America) <br> [[Out of Line]] (Europe) |
current_members = [[Andy LaPlegua - Music, Vocals]] <br /> [[Jon H - Live Percussion]] <br /> [[Mr. Peterson - Live Keyboards]] <br /> [[Shaun F - Live Keyboards]] <br /> [[Joe Letz - Live Drums]] <br /> <br /> Former Members <br /> [[Syn M - Visuals, Live Keyboards]] [[Kourtney Klein - Live Electronic Drums]]
current_members = [[Andy LaPlegua - Music, Vocals]] <br /> [[Jon H - Live Percussion]] <br /> [[Mr. Peterson - Live Keyboards]] <br /> [[Shaun F - Live Keyboards]] <br /> [[Joe Letz - Live Drums]] <br /> <br /> Former Members <br
/> [[Syn M - Visuals, Live Keyboards]] [[Kourtney Klein - Live Electronic Drums]]
}}
}}


'''Combichrist''' was formed in 2003 by Norwegian [[Andy LaPlegua]], founder of the band [[Icon of Coil]] as an [[aggrotech]] project.
'''Combichrist''' was formed in 2003 by Norwegian [[Andy LaPlegua]], founder of the band [[Icon of Coil]] as an [[aggrotech]] project.
The first material Andy wrote were a few powernoise/techno crossover tracks under the moniker [[Drive (band)|DRIVE]]. The band name was later changed to Combichrist before the debut album, ''[[The Joy of Gunz]]'' was released on the german record label [[Out of Line]].
The first material Andy wrote were a few powernoise/techno crossover tracks under the moniker [[Drive (band)|DRIVE]]. The band name was later changed to Combichrist before the debut album, ''[[The Joy of Gunz]]'' was released on
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The name Combichrist originates from a hardcore fanzine LaPlegua made during the late 90s, with [[JR Ewing]] guitarist Håkon Mella.

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A few years after the band's conception, Andy departed Norway for the United States, the current homebase for this and his other projects.


the german record label [[Out of Line]].
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The name Combichrist originates from a hardcore fanzine LaPlegua made during the late 90s, with [[JR Ewing]] guitarist Håkon Mella.
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A few years after the band's conception, Andy departed Norway for the United States, which is now the current homebase for Combichrist and his other projects [[Scandy]] and [[Panzer AG]].
In 2004, The second EP, ''[[Sex, Drogen und Industrial]]'', spent 7 weeks at number one in the [[Deutsche Alternative Charts|DAC charts]].
In 2004, The second EP, ''[[Sex, Drogen und Industrial]]'', spent 7 weeks at number one in the [[Deutsche Alternative Charts|DAC charts]].

2005 saw the release of ''[[Everybody Hates You]]'' and it was at this time that the band began labeling their music as "Techno Body Music" or TBM.
2005 saw the release of ''[[Everybody Hates You]]'' and it was at this time that the band began labeling their music as "Techno Body Music" or TBM.

Fans of the band are known to be extremely dedicated and in turn the band is notorious for it's dedication to the fans, labeled by Andy as the [[Combichrist Army]].
Fans of the band are known to be extremely dedicated and in turn the band is notorious for it's dedication to the fans, labeled by Andy as the [[Combichrist Army]].


As of May 2007, the band has recorded three promo videos. <br />
As of May 2007, the band has recorded three promo videos. <br /> The first, 'Blut Royale' (from the album Everybody Hates You) has never been released, yet it has been confirmed by the band that the video was completed. <br /> The second was for 'Get Your Body Beat' (song first heard on the Get Your Body Beat single and later the What the Fuck is Wrong With You People? album,)and features scenes from the film [[The Gene Generation]]. <br /> It is rumoured that the video will appear as a special feature on the DVD release of the film. The third was for the track 'Electrohead' from the What the Fuck is Wrong With You People? album. The video was shot at [[Das Bunker]] in California, but after reviewing the material, the footage was found too dark to use. The band then opted to re-shoot the video in North Carolina. It is also yet to be released.
The first, 'Blut Royale' (from the album Everybody Hates You) has never been released, yet it has been confirmed by the band that the video was completed. <br />
The second was for 'Get Your Body Beat' (first heard on the Get Your Body Beat single and later the What the Fuck is Wrong With You People? album,) was directed by [[Pearry Teo]] and features scenes from his upcoming film [[The

Gene Generation]]. <br />
It is rumoured that the video will appear as a special feature on the DVD release of the film.
<br /> The third video is for the track 'Electrohead' from the What the Fuck is Wrong With You People? album. The video was shot at [[Das Bunker]] in California, but after reviewing the material, the footage was found too dark to use.

The band then opted to re-shoot the video in North Carolina. It is also yet to be released.


==Discography==
==Discography==


*[[The Joy Of Gunz]] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]]) 2003
*2003 [[The Joy Of Gunz]] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]])
*[[Kiss The Blade|''Kiss The Blade EP'']] Limited to 666 copies.([[Out of Line]]), 2003
*2003 [[Kiss The Blade|''Kiss The Blade EP'']] Limited to 667 copies.([[Out of Line]])
*[[Sex, Drogen Und Industrial|''Sex, Drogen Und Industrial EP'']] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]]), 2004
*2004 [[Sex, Drogen Und Industrial|''Sex, Drogen Und Industrial EP'']] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]])
*[[Blut Royale|''Blut Royale LP'']] Limited to 666 copies on white vinyl.([[Bractune Records]]), 2004
*2004 [[Blut Royale|''Blut Royale LP'']] Limited to 666 copies on white vinyl.([[Bractune Records]])
*[[Everybody Hates You]] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]]) 2005
*2005 [[Everybody Hates You]] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]])
*[[Everybody Hates You]] 2-Disc Digipack ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]]) 2006
*2005 [[Everybody Hates You]] 2-Disc Digipack ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]])
*[[Get Your Body Beat|''Get Your Body Beat'']] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]]), 2006
*2006 [[Get Your Body Beat|''Get Your Body Beat EP'']] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]])
*[[What The Fuck Is Wrong With You People?]] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]]) 2007
*2007 [[What The Fuck Is Wrong With You People?]] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]])
*[[What The Fuck Is Wrong With You People? 2-Disc Digipack]] ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]]) 2007
*2007 [[What The Fuck Is Wrong With You People?]] 2-Disc Digipack ([[Out of Line / Metropolis Records]])


==Compilation appearances==
==Compilation appearances==
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2006 Das Bunker: Fear of a Distorted Planet ('''Exclusive''' Track: "Christus Commando")
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*Extreme Jenseitshymnen Vol. 4
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2005 This Is... Techno Body Music ('''Exclusive''' Track "This is TBM")
*Dark Awakening Vol. 4
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2005 [[Endzeit Bunkertracks|Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act I]] (Track: "Tractor")
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*Awake the Machines Vol. 4
2004 Per:Version: Vol 14 (Track: "Blut Royale")
*15 Minutes into the Future
2004 15 Minutes into the Future ('''Exclusive''' Track: "Das Der Bunker")
*Industrial for the Masses Vol. 2
2004 Industrial for the Masses Vol. 2 (Tracks: "Strike" and "Without Emotions"
*Machineries of Joy
2004 Machineries of Joy 3 (Track: "Lying Sack of Shit")
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*[[Endzeit Bunkertracks|Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act I]]
2004 Intensivstation (Track: "Vater Unser")
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*This Is... Techno Body Music (with the exclusive track "This is TBM")
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2003 Awake the Machines Vol. 4 (Track: "Vater Unser")
*Industrial For The Masses Vol. 3
2003 Dark Awakening Vol. 4 (Track: "God Wrapped in Plastic")
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*Das Bunker: Fear of a Distorted Planet
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2003 Extreme Jenseitshymnen Vol. 4 (Track: "Line to the Dead")
*Pharmacy vol 3: Down With The Sickness


==Remixes by Combichrist==
==Remixes by Combichrist==

Revision as of 21:23, 1 May 2007

Combichrist
File:Combichristwtf.jpg
Background information
Originfounded in Norway. currently United States
Years active2003 – present
MembersAndy LaPlegua - Music, Vocals
Jon H - Live Percussion
Mr. Peterson - Live Keyboards
Shaun F - Live Keyboards
Joe Letz - Live Drums

Former Members
Syn M - Visuals, Live Keyboards Kourtney Klein - Live Electronic Drums

Combichrist was formed in 2003 by Norwegian Andy LaPlegua, founder of the band Icon of Coil as an aggrotech project. The first material Andy wrote were a few powernoise/techno crossover tracks under the moniker DRIVE. The band name was later changed to Combichrist before the debut album, The Joy of Gunz was released on

the german record label Out of Line. The name Combichrist originates from a hardcore fanzine LaPlegua made during the late 90s, with JR Ewing guitarist Håkon Mella. A few years after the band's conception, Andy departed Norway for the United States, which is now the current homebase for Combichrist and his other projects Scandy and Panzer AG. In 2004, The second EP, Sex, Drogen und Industrial, spent 7 weeks at number one in the DAC charts. 2005 saw the release of Everybody Hates You and it was at this time that the band began labeling their music as "Techno Body Music" or TBM. Fans of the band are known to be extremely dedicated and in turn the band is notorious for it's dedication to the fans, labeled by Andy as the Combichrist Army.

As of May 2007, the band has recorded three promo videos.
The first, 'Blut Royale' (from the album Everybody Hates You) has never been released, yet it has been confirmed by the band that the video was completed.
The second was for 'Get Your Body Beat' (first heard on the Get Your Body Beat single and later the What the Fuck is Wrong With You People? album,) was directed by Pearry Teo and features scenes from his upcoming film [[The

Gene Generation]].
It is rumoured that the video will appear as a special feature on the DVD release of the film.
The third video is for the track 'Electrohead' from the What the Fuck is Wrong With You People? album. The video was shot at Das Bunker in California, but after reviewing the material, the footage was found too dark to use.

The band then opted to re-shoot the video in North Carolina. It is also yet to be released.

Discography

Compilation appearances

2006 Das Bunker: Fear of a Distorted Planet (Exclusive Track: "Christus Commando") 2005 This Is... Techno Body Music (Exclusive Track "This is TBM") 2005 Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act I (Track: "Tractor") 2004 Per:Version: Vol 14 (Track: "Blut Royale") 2004 15 Minutes into the Future (Exclusive Track: "Das Der Bunker") 2004 Industrial for the Masses Vol. 2 (Tracks: "Strike" and "Without Emotions" 2004 Machineries of Joy 3 (Track: "Lying Sack of Shit") 2004 Intensivstation (Track: "Vater Unser") 2003 Awake the Machines Vol. 4 (Track: "Vater Unser") 2003 Dark Awakening Vol. 4 (Track: "God Wrapped in Plastic") 2003 Extreme Jenseitshymnen Vol. 4 (Track: "Line to the Dead")

Remixes by Combichrist

Remixes of Combichrist

  • Kiss the Blade remixed by Soman
  • Sex, Drogen, und Industrial remixed by Soman
  • Sex, Drogen, und Industrial remixed by Lowtech
  • Vater Unser remixed by Combicritters
  • This Is My Rifle AK47 Mix by Controlled Collapse
  • This Is My Rifle BFG Remix by Servo.Hatred
  • This Is My Rifle Pussy Pounding Mix by Encoder
  • This Is My Rifle Spoils Of War Remix by Kandelectra
  • This Is My Rifle UCNX Mix
  • Get Your Body Beat remixed by KMFDM
  • Get Your Body Beat remixed by Amduscia
  • Get Your Body Beat remixed by Point 45
  • Get Your Body Beat remixed by Manufactura
  • Get Your Body Beat remixed by Spetsnaz
  • Get Your Body Beat remixed by Sergio Mesa
  • Get Your Body Beat remixed by Controlled Collapse

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