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)

The Day's Disdain
:Wumpscut: Lyrics

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Oh white light
Melt away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wumpscut's song "The Day's Disdain" expresses a feeling of wanting to escape the pain and negativity represented by the day, and seeking solace in the white light that can melt away all the hardships. The lyricist refers to the white light as a metaphorical entity that can offer hope and relief. The feeling of disgust towards the day signifies the singer's perception of life as a series of struggles, and the longing to escape from it all.

The lyrics of this song also has a connection with the gothic subculture, where the color white is often associated with purity, hope, and light. Along with elements of industrial and electronic music, Wumpscut's lyrics cater to a niche audience of fans that can relate to the lyrical content. The repetitive and almost chant-like structure of the song assists in creating an atmosphere of detachment from the day's difficulties and finding solace in the white light.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh white light
Addressing the purity and sanctity of light

Melt away
Begging the light to fade away or disappear

My yesterday
Referring to past memories and experiences

Yellow like a fayla matar
Describing yesterday using a color comparison, indicating something is different or wrong

Noose like a halo in black water
Painting a morbid and dark picture of someone who is taking their own life

Empty vessel, crooked shadow
Picturing the current state of an empty and incomplete person

I'll sleep till the birds wake tomorrow
Escaping reality and seeking refuge in sleep

Oh white light
Referring to light again

Gone already
Implying that the purity and sanctity of light doesn't exist anymore

But I'll be waiting till the end of time
Refusing to give up on the idea of purity and waiting indefinitely for it to return

Moon white
Describing the moon as another source of light