Wumpscut is an electro-industrial project from Germany. It was founded in M… Read Full Bio ↴Wumpscut is an electro-industrial project from Germany. It was founded in May of 1991 by Bavarian disc jockey Rudy Ratzinger (born June 3, 1966 in Gangkofen, Bavaria, Germany) and ended in May of 2017.

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)

Rise Again
:Wumpscut: Lyrics

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In your grave you can't see there's a daylight
In your grave you can't see there's a hard fight
In your grave you can't see what's going on there
In your grave you can't see we're going nowhere
In your grave everything's gonna be fine
In your grave paradise's of a soil mine
In your grave you don't need to make your mind up
In your grave there's no need to make a wind-up

Did I kill, some of your people, Marnau?
Did I kill, did I kill, I can't remember

Do you want to rise again
Is it worth to rise again

A promised land

I am tired of your sophisms!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rise Again" by :Wumpscut: speak to the concept of being buried, both literally and metaphorically. The repetition of "in your grave" emphasizes the idea that when someone is buried, they are cut off from the world and unable to see or experience what is happening outside of their final resting place. The lines "everything's gonna be fine" and "paradise's of a soil mine" suggest a false sense of security and prosperity that may be promised in death, but it is ultimately meaningless. The chorus poses a question to Marnau, asking if it's worth it to try and rise again, to come back to life and face the struggles of the world once more. The mention of a "promised land" may be a reference to religious beliefs about an afterlife being better than life on earth.

The final line, "I am tired of your sophisms!" seems to be directed at Marnau, who may be the one speaking or singing the rest of the lyrics. "Sophisms" are often used to describe deceptive or fallacious arguments, so it's possible that Marnau is using rhetoric to try and convince themselves or others that rising again is worth it despite the risks and hardships.

Line by Line Meaning

In your grave you can't see there's a daylight
When you're dead, you can't perceive the opportunities that exist for progress and growth.

In your grave you can't see there's a hard fight
When you're dead, you can't recognize the difficulties that are present in the world and the struggles that people are facing.

In your grave you can't see what's going on there
When you're dead, you're oblivious to the events that are occurring in the world and the impact they have on people’s lives.

In your grave you can't see we're going nowhere
When you're dead, you're not aware that humanity is stuck in an endless cycle of repeating mistakes and not making any real progress.

In your grave everything's gonna be fine
When you're dead, you're relieved of the anxiety and stress that come with life's uncertainties and difficulties.

In your grave paradise's of a soil mine
When you're dead, you're in a peaceful state where the materialistic desires of society can no longer control you.

In your grave you don't need to make your mind up
When you're dead, you no longer have to make tough decisions that will impact the course of your life.

In your grave there's no need to make a wind-up
When you're dead, you don't have to worry about tying up loose ends and concluding unresolved matters.

Did I kill, some of your people, Marnau?
The question of whether or not the artist has killed some of Marnau's people is raised, and the artist is not sure of the answer.

Did I kill, did I kill, I can't remember
The artist is unsure of whether or not they were responsible for the death of others and can't recall the complete truth.

Do you want to rise again
The singer is asking if Marnau wants to start anew and rebuild what was lost.

Is it worth to rise again
The artist is questioning if it is truly worth it to rebuild after the destruction and pain that has been suffered.

A promised land
The idea of a bright and prosperous future that can be obtained after the current struggles end.

I am tired of your sophisms!
The singer is weary of Marnau's deceptive arguments and empty promises of success.

Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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