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)
Maiden
:Wumpscut: Lyrics
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I met a man under a tree
He was so nice he had a vice
Eafer for his kiss I was blissed
Promising so much he turned rough
All in a rage he tore my cloth
Couldn't get away anywhere
Could not run away out somewhere
It's all over now I am dead
But this man will have met
He will be in hell and will burn
For hi crime it's my turn
Maidens wait at heaven's gate
Maidens were and you are fate
On my way to the see
He raped my sou ruthlessly
Patiently I wait at the gate
There is judged love and hate
The lyrics of Wumpscut's "Maiden" are dark and unsettling, telling the story of a young woman who falls victim to a man's manipulation and sexual assault. The woman meets the man under a tree and is initially taken in by his charm, but soon discovers his true intentions as he turns violent and rapes her. The lyrics convey the brutal nature of the assault, with mentions of torn clothing and the woman's terror as she is unable to escape. The song also touches upon themes of justice and revenge, as the woman vows that the man will pay for his crime and imagines waiting at heaven's gate for the moment when he is judged.
The lyrics of "Maiden" are an unflinching portrayal of sexual violence against women and the lasting impacts it can have on survivors. The song's use of language is stark and uncompromising, refusing to shy away from the harsh realities of rape and its aftermath. The woman in the song is not portrayed as a victim to be pitied, but as a person whose agency and dignity have been taken away. Similarly, the man is not presented as a figure to be sympathized with or excused, but as someone who must face the consequences of his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way to the sea
The singer was traveling towards the sea.
I met a man under a tree
The singer encountered a man while passing through a wooded area.
He was so nice he had a vice
The man seemed friendly on the surface, but had a hidden, harmful flaw.
Eafer for his kiss I was blissed
The artist was initially infatuated with the man and enjoyed his advances.
Promising so much he turned rough
The man deceived the artist with false promises and then became violent.
All in a rage he tore my cloth
The man physically attacked the singer and tore their clothing during the assault.
Couldn't get away anywhere
The singer was unable to escape from the man's grasp.
Could not run away out somewhere
The artist was trapped and could not flee to safety.
Maiden made
The artist was made into a victim by the man's actions.
It's all over now I am dead
The artist is dead, likely as a result of the assault.
But this man will have met
The man will face judgment for his actions.
He will be in hell and will burn
The man will be punished for his crimes in the afterlife.
For hi crime it's my turn
The singer suffered because of the man's crimes.
Maidens wait at heaven's gate
Those who have suffered and died unjustly can find solace in the afterlife.
Maidens were and you are fate
The victimization of women is a tragic, recurring theme throughout history.
He raped my sou ruthlessly
The man violated the artist's very being with his cruel actions.
Patiently I wait at the gate
The artist awaits the justice and closure of the afterlife.
There is judged love and hate
In the afterlife, people will face consequences for their actions, both good and bad.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Vic Chesnutt
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