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)
Eclipse
:Wumpscut: Lyrics
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Screams and soft lovers, memories of a fight.
Slowly the clouds are fading into a cage,
While from my hands is falling another page...
Dreams and lost days are burning in the past,
Velvet black rays are drifting now so fast,
And in the great light I cannot see no more
Where is the right side, where is the golden door.
Because I don't remember the memories of fear,
The aura of the moondawn is loosing her contours,
Sweet angels of heaven are missing their return.
Echoes of whispers so similar to paint,
Distant, so distant, like diamonds in the rain,
And if for a moment there lights are on your lips,
I know, there's no answer, but a wonderful eclipse.
The lyrics to :Wumpscut:'s song Eclipse describe the feeling of being trapped in one's own thoughts while reminiscing on memories of past emotional turmoil. The first lines "Watching those flowers burning out tonight, Screams and soft lovers, memories of a fight" set the tone of the song by painting a picture of something beautiful (flowers) being destroyed (burning out), along with the juxtaposition of loving moments mixed with altercations.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be losing touch with reality, portrayed through the line "Slowly the clouds are fading into a cage" which could represent the loss of communication with the outside world. The lyrics "And in the great light I cannot see no more, Where is the right side, where is the golden door" may suggest that the singer feels lost and is having trouble finding their way back to a sense of inner peace. The mention of the "sweet angels of heaven missing their return" and "echoes of whispers so similar to paint" could signify a sense of longing for something lost, perhaps the innocence and freedom of childhood.
The last stanza of the song mentions a "wonderful eclipse" which could be interpreted as an end to the emotional turmoil, or perhaps even a sense of hope that a better future is possible. Overall, the song creates a haunting and introspective atmosphere, with metaphorical language that allows for multiple interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching those flowers burning out tonight
Observing moments coming to an end
Screams and soft lovers, memories of a fight
Recollections of passionate yet turbulent encounters
Slowly the clouds are fading into a cage
The beauty of the sky restrained and enclosed
While from my hands is falling another page...
The passing of time and creation of new memories
Dreams and lost days are burning in the past
Reflecting on the unattainable and fleeting past
Velvet black rays are drifting now so fast
The unknown and uncertain future approaches quickly
And in the great light I cannot see no more
Overwhelmed and blinded by the enormity of the situation
Where is the right side, where is the golden door
Searching for direction and opportunity
Mornings and colors are playing out of here
Every new day is a chance for vibrant experiences
Because I don't remember the memories of fear
Overcoming past anxieties and doubts
The aura of the moondawn is loosing her contours
The mystical and mysterious nature of nighttime becomes less distinct
Sweet angels of heaven are missing their return
Longing for a sense of comfort and guidance
Echoes of whispers so similar to paint
Soft and subtle sounds that invoke vivid imagery
Distant, so distant, like diamonds in the rain
Elusive and fleeting moments that are still captivating
And if for a moment there lights are on your lips
Combining physical and emotional sensations in a brief instance
I know, there's no answer, but a wonderful eclipse.
A beautiful and momentary escape from life's unanswerable questions
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Watching those flowers
Burning out tonight
Screams and soft lovers
Memories or a fight
Slowly the clouds
Are fading into a cage
While from my hands
Is falling another page
Dreams and lost days
Are burning in the past
Velvet black rays
Are drifting now so fast
And in the great light
I cannot see no more
Where is the right side
Where is the golden door
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