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)
Nest
:Wumpscut: Lyrics
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Lick your wounds
Back from Your War
From the Mounds
Objectives where one
Achieved by your Men
Compassion got lost
Lost your feelings and then
You Crawl in your Nest
So warm and Soft
And Did your Best
But you soul is Lost
The Great Fallace
Of all Time?
The last Fallace
A War Crime?
Es gibt keine
Schönere Aufgabe
Als die Christlichen Werte
Zu verteidigen
Crawl in your Nest
The song 'Nest' by :Wumpscut: talks about the physical and emotional aftermaths of war, as well as the inner turmoil felt by soldiers who have gone through it. The lyrics paint a scene of a soldier coming back from a war, wounded, physically and emotionally. The soldier is back in his nest, where he feels safe and comfortable, yet the experiences from the war have left him feeling hollow and lost.
The first two lines, "Back from a War, Lick your wounds" are particularly poignant, as they highlight the harsh physical realities of war. "Back from Your War, From the Mounds" suggests the soldier has just returned from a particularly bloody battle. The next line "Objectives where one, Achieved by your Men" implies that the objective of the war has been achieved, but at what cost? "Compassion got lost, Lost your feelings and then" highlights the emotional numbness felt by soldiers who have seen the horrors of war.
The chorus "You Crawl in your Nest, So warm and Soft" suggests that the soldier has found solace in his nest, but "And Did your Best, But your soul is Lost" implies that he is tormented by the ghosts of the war he has just lived through. The final lines "The Great Fallace, Of all Time? The last Fallace, A War Crime?" suggest that the war, even though it may have been fought with good intentions, is a fallacy and perhaps even a war crime.
Line by Line Meaning
Back from a War
Returning from a violent conflict
Lick your wounds
Nursing your injuries
Back from Your War
Returning from a personal, internal struggle
From the Mounds
From the aftermath and destruction left behind by the conflict
Objectives where one
Goals and objectives were achieved
Achieved by your Men
The victory was a result of the collective effort of the team
Compassion got lost
During the conflict, empathy and kindness were sacrificed
Lost your feelings and then
Emotions were suppressed and detached
You Crawl in your Nest
Retreating to a safe and comfortable haven
So warm and Soft
Providing a sense of comfort and security
And Did your Best
Put forth maximum effort to cope with the aftermath
But you soul is Lost
The internal conflict has taken a toll on the spirit
The Great Fallace
A grave deception or mistake
Of all Time?
One of the biggest mistakes in history
The last Fallace
The most recent catastrophic mistake
A War Crime?
A violation of the laws and ethics of warfare
Es gibt keine
There is no
Schönere Aufgabe
More beautiful task
Als die Christlichen Werte
Than defending Christian values
Zu verteidigen
To preserve and protect them
Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.