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)
Golgotha
:Wumpscut: Lyrics
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Christ he didn't know, with God's intent
Christ he didn't know, he had the will
Christ he didn't know, he saw the hill
Golgotha
They all knew Golgotha
Christ had died at last, the holy ghost
Christ had died at last, he had the will
Christ had died at last, he saw the hill
Golgotha
They all knew Golgotha
Oh Christ, oh Christ you were condemned
To die on Roman's cross at end
Pilate, he had not the will
To send the right man to the hill
So he was nailed like ugly scum
To trunks of shame, the carpenter's done
And he screamed out, I had the will
But father left me on the hill
Golgotha
They all knew Golgotha
Oh Christ you are a lunatic
Oh Christ you're just a lunatic
Go on, scream out, you had the will
To die for us upon the hill
Golgotha
They all knew Golgotha
The song “Golgotha” by the German electronic music project :Wumpscut:, released in 1997, is a melancholic and sinister reflection on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, adding a touch of sarcasm regarding the humanity’s understanding of that event. The repeated phrases “Christ he didn’t know, on God’s intent…”, “Christ had died at last, the holy ghost…” , and “Oh Christ, oh Christ you were condemned…” describe Christ’s mission as if he wasn't aware of the purpose of his death, which was for the redemption of humanity’s sins. The final lines of the song suggest that Christ is a “lunatic” who was too eager to die for the people. The mention of Golgotha, which means “place of the skull” in Hebrew, is the location where Jesus was crucified, serving as a grim reminder of his death and sacrifice.
The lyrics of the song “Golgotha” are intentionally loaded with sarcasm, as the story of Jesus's sacrifice on the cross is told from a somewhat different and unexpected perspective. The song touches on several religious themes and aspects such as predestination, sacrifice, crucifixion, and divine will, to name just a few. The lyrics are open to interpretation, as some listeners may view them as sarcastic and disrespectful to the religious beliefs of Christians, while others may view them as an honest and dark reflection on the complexity of human faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Christ he didn't know, he was condemned
Christ was unaware of the condemnation he would face
Christ he didn't know, with God's intent
Christ was not aware of God's true intentions for him
Christ he didn't know, he had the will
Christ had the determination but was unaware of the obstacles he would face
Christ he didn't know, he saw the hill
Christ had a vision of the hill he would be crucified upon, but did not know the full extent of his fate
Golgotha
The hill where Christ was crucified
They all knew Golgotha
Everyone was aware of the infamous hill where Christ was crucified
Christ had died at last, he gave the most
Christ made the ultimate sacrifice by dying on the cross
Christ had died at last, the holy ghost
After Christ's death, the Holy Ghost was believed to have entered his body
Christ had died at last, he had the will
Even in death, Christ remained strong-willed and determined
Christ had died at last, he saw the hill
Even in death, Christ's vision of the hill where he was crucified remained with him
Oh Christ, oh Christ you were condemned
An acknowledgement of Christ's condemnation and crucifixion
To die on Roman's cross at end
Christ died on a Roman cross, fulfilling his destiny
Pilate, he had not the will
Pilate lacked the determination to prevent Christ's crucifixion
To send the right man to the hill
Pilate failed to recognize the innocence of Christ and chose to send him to his death
So he was nailed like ugly scum
Christ was treated like a criminal, rather than the son of God
To trunks of shame, the carpenter's done
Christ was nailed to a cross made from wood, symbolizing the carpenter's trade
And he screamed out, I had the will
Despite his suffering, Christ remained strong and maintained his willpower
But father left me on the hill
Christ felt abandoned by God in his moment of greatest need
Oh Christ you are a lunatic
A derogatory assertion that Christ was insane
Oh Christ you're just a lunatic
A continuation of the assertion that Christ was mentally unstable
Go on, scream out, you had the will
A taunting call for Christ to continue to assert his strong willpower
To die for us upon the hill
A recognition that Christ's crucifixion was a sacrifice made for the benefit of all humanity
Golgotha
The name of the hill where Christ was crucified, symbolizing his sacrifice
They all knew Golgotha
A repetition of the previous acknowledgement that the hill was well-known and significant in the story of Christ's crucifixion
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@Mohkarish
I think it'd be too shallow of :w: to write a song just about Christ being an insignificant lunatic, as seems to be the general consensus about the meaning of this song.
I think it's much more an ode to the humanity of Christ, and of all "great people" in general. He was to some just a regular carpenter who had a lot of divinity thrusted upon him. He was destined his entire life to die for the sins of humanity. - "Oh Christ, you didn't know, He saw the hill"
He lived up to the expectations, he believed he was the son of God. But when another great man, with such great responsibility, Pilatus, injustly condemned Jesus to crucifiction, the punishment for the basest... everyman... the entire thing crashed on poor Christ as he hung on the cross - he fulfilled what he needed, what was expected; he was the Messias - "And He screamed out, I had the will", and in his own fervent belief shot the blame on God in his last crisis of faith.
In the end, "Oh Christ, you're just a lunatic."
You're just a poor man driven to insanity, driven by the masses to the hill they all anticipated him to die on. Drove him to accept himself as the messias. But in the end, "he was nailed like ugly scum to trunks of shame, the carpenter's done."
It's a beautiful masterpiece that reminds us that under the fleshy masses of public image, there hides a human writhes in turmoil and pain to live up to the expectation of him. I mean, everyone knew about Golgotha. Christ was the Holy Ghost. That's a lot of pressure.
Poor Christ.
@jedrzejtepper3400
Sorry to break it for you - you're talking about the creator of "Christfuck" and "Jesus Antichristus" songs. It is shallow.
The ending verse sums it all up:
"Go On Scream Out You Had The Will
To Die For Us Upon The Hill"
This is nothing but ridicule stemming from lack of understanding for Jesus Chirst attitude, seemingly lacking the will (understood as Germans understand it, depicted in "Triumph des Willens") .
1 Corinthians 1:22-25
Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
@6absu6
it´s one of the greatest songs of wumpscut ...it´s "perfection" ;)
@stijnhoolsteens3049
for me the best album from Wumpscut,wow such a long time ago, been a fan since 1997
@Yuck46
Miss the 90s industrial.
@stijnhoolsteens3049
Embryodead was the only wumpscut album from the 90 ties with all full workedout songs , no mix , no remix ,no early or rare versions-
@RetroDeathReviews666
What a masterpiece of a song. I have yet to hear another song that's given me the same feeling as this one.
@DaevaDollDDollhouse
The best song ever, good job Mr. Ratzinger!
@wumpscut1
i have sold off many a rare industrial CD- not Wumpscut- NEVER
@Manglet762
One of my favorite sounding songs from Wumpscut. Haven't found any other song that sounds or feels like it yet, which is a shame.
@arcengelraphael1082
It's a message from the future
@river7874
Embryodead was the album that introduced me to Wumpscut when I was in high school.
I felt this track down to my core, and I wound up buying all of RR's albums.
Sad that he stopped making music.