Ratzinger was the creative force behind Wumpscut, occasionally employing the help of others as guest artists. Ratzinger cites the influence of such bands as Leæther Strip as his reason for making the transfer from DJing to recording music.
The release of the song "Soylent Green", which is named after the 1973 movie and also contains audio samples from the German dubbed version, first attracted attention to Wumpscut. Since its release in 1993, it has become a frequently played song at events and clubs in the gothic and industrial subcultures and its associated splinter groups, both in Germany and the United States.
So far Ratzinger has published numerous recordings and remixes for other artists. Wumpscut is also very well known for elaborate box set releases including limited versions of a CD or LP release in a box with additional and often also limited bonus material (bonus tracks,energy drinks, posters, pins, stickers, bags, flags, etc.). Wumpscut albums are reissued regularly with variant artworks and occasionally bonus tracks. Standalone merchandise is also available such as caps, mugs, etc.
Studio Albums
* Music for a Slaughtering Tribe (1993)
* Music for a Slaughtering Tribe II (1997 - features revised track order and remix CD)
* Bunkertor 7 (1995) (released as 'Bunker Gate 7' in USA)
* Embryodead (1997)
* Boeses Junges Fleisch (1999) (released as 'Eevil Young Flesh' in USA)
* Wreath of Barbs (2001)
* Bone Peeler (2004)
* Evoke (2005)
* Cannibal Anthem (2006)
* Body Census (2007)
* Schädling (2008)
* Fuckit (2009)
* Siamese (2010)
* Schrekk & Grauss (2011)
* Women And Satan First (2012)
* Madman Szpital (2013)
* Bulwark Bazooka (2014)
* Blutspuker Tavern (2015)
* Wüterich (2016)
Compilations
* Mesner Tracks (1996)
* Born Again (1997)
* Dried Blood of Gomorrha (1997)
* Blutkind (2000)
* Liquid Soylent (2002)
* Preferential Legacy - Music For A German Tribe (2003)
* Killer Archives (2006)
* Innerfire (2017)
Singles and EPs
* Dried Blood (1994)
* Gomorra, (1994)
* Totmacher (1999) (released as 'Deadmaker' in USA)
* Ich Will Dich (1999) (released as 'I Want You' in USA)
* Deliverence (2001)
* Wreath of Barbs (2002) (initially 2 CD singles - issued in 2003 as single CD)
* Blondi (2005)
* Jesus Antichristus & Die Liebe (2006)
Demos and Limited Releases
* Defcon (1991) (self-released cassette)
* Small Chambermusicians (1992) (self-released cassette)
* Smell the Disgusting Sweet Taste of Dried Blood (1994) (limited vinyl single)
* The Oma Thule Single (1995) (limited vinyl single)
Bleed in Silence
:Wumpscut: Lyrics
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Into the bright bloody sea
Feed the need for extasy
That waits down below
Bleed in silence
Underneath the still water
Stare into the sun
The lyrics of ":Wumpscut:'s song Bleed in Silence" portray an intense and eerie imagery of bleeding in silence and descending into a bright bloody sea. The phrase 'bleed in silence' implies a deeper meaning of suffering in solitude or being silenced by the pain. The need for ecstasy that waits down below could represent the desire to escape the pain and the reality of life. The second verse of the song takes a more dramatic turn as it talks about staring into the sun and remaining there forever, hinting at a desire for death or a final escape from the confines of life. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of helpless despair and the search for a way out.
Interesting facts about the song "Bleed in Silence":
1) The song was first released in the album "Bone Peeler" in 2004.
2) The song belongs to the dark electro genre.
3) :Wumpscut: is a solo project of Rudy Ratzinger, a German musician.
4) The song reflects Ratzinger's personal struggles and battles with suicidal thoughts.
5) The song's music video features graphic and disturbing images of self-harm.
6) The lyrics of the song were highly controversial for their references to self-harm and suicide.
7) The song has been remixed and covered by various artists in the industrial and dark electro scene.
8) The song is known for its aggressive and repetitive beats, typical of the dark electro style.
9) The song's title and lyrics were inspired by Ratzinger's experiences in psychiatric care.
10) The song has become a staple of :Wumpscut:'s live performances and is often played as an encore.
Chords: The chords for "Bleed in Silence" are not available as this is an electronic music track with no traditional instruments.
Line by Line Meaning
Bleed in silence
Suffer without expressing your pain
Into the bright bloody sea
Sink into a vast expanse of pain and despair
Feed the need for extasy
Indulge in the desire for intense pleasure
That waits down below
Within the depths of agony lies the ultimate ecstasy
Bleed in silence
Endure without making a sound
Underneath the still water
Deep within a placid exterior lies profound turmoil
Stare into the sun
Challenge the blinding light of truth and knowledge
And remain there forever
Embrace the uncomfortable truth and live with it eternally
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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The Hamster Master
There is something so ethereal and mysterious about this song. It is truly wonderful.
Serafin
Pretty much the entire album is a masterpiece. I think it's one of Rudy's best.
The Hamster Master
@Serafin I totally agree. The whole album is a work of art.
gerardo soriano
This melody is hypnotic make me feel like an outsider and religious people are trying to kill me as I pray for forgiveness When I don't even have anything to be forgiven. Wow this song is deadly. Pleasure and depression
Cerebrophage
When I want to recoil into myself and become this small black hole of nothingness, I turn this up with some heavy bass.
Donovan Payne
Fucking Awesome man!! This is real music!!
chauncey grover
this song is deadly.
Mme.Tenebrae
Yes, I'll bleed in silence.
Apocalipse Reich
This is simple another dimension!!! I don't know into which kind of medieval ritual this some took me... Is just so weird...
Timo_thy
Epic!