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)
Thorns
:Wumpscut: Lyrics
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Von meiner wilden Gier
Doch als Du kamst zu mir
Da wurde ich ein Tier
Kein Gedanke an danach
Als ich Dir die Knochen brach
Tot tot tot ich mache Dich tot
Für mein nächstes Leben
Schöpf' ich neue Kraft
Ich bin dem Tod ergeben
In der Einzelhaft
Tot tot tot Ich mache Dich tot
Tot tot tot von Blut alles rot
Ein dahinsiechen
Von Gottes Hand
Ich kann Dich riechen
Und das Denken verschwand
Tot tot tot tot tot tot tot ich mache Dich tot
Tot tot tot von Blut alles rot
Tot tot tot tot
Ich mache Dich tot ich mache Dich tot
Ich mache Dich tot ich mache Dich tot
Ich mache Dich tot ich mache Dich tot
Ich mache Dich tot ich mache Dich tot
Sag mir was Du willst
Dass Du meine Sehnsucht stillst
Ich mache Dich tot für immerdar
Von Blut alles rot auf Gottes Altar
Tot tot tot ich mache Dich tot
Tot tot tot von Blut alles rot
Ich mache Dich tot für immerdar
Ich mache Dich tot glaub mir es ist wahr
Ich mache Dich tot für immerdar
Ich mache Dich tot auf Gottes Altar
The lyrics of :Wumpscut:'s song Thorns seem to revolve around a character's uncontrollable desires and their willingness to act upon them. The opening lines suggest that people around the singer were unaware of their dark thoughts and cravings. However, when the object of desire enters their life, they become a beast and do not think of the consequences of their actions. The violent imagery of breaking bones and shedding blood reinforces the theme of destructive impulses.
The repeated phrase "tot tot tot" translates to "dead dead dead" in English, further emphasizing the idea of death and violence. The singer believes that killing brings them strength and energy for their next life. The words also suggest a complete surrender to the notion of death, as the character feels content in confinement and even describes the act of dying as a release.
The chorus repeats the message of killing and leaving everything covered in blood. The verses talk about the singer's obsession and how they can smell their victim, implying that the object of their desire might not even know about their intent to harm. The final lines suggest that the victim's death is not only for the singer's pleasure but also an offering to a higher power, a god.
Overall, the lyrics appear to depict a disturbed individual acting upon their darkest impulses, finding pleasure in causing harm, and even seeing it as an act of devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Sie ahnten nichts von mir
They knew nothing of me
Von meiner wilden Gier
Of my wild desire
Doch als Du kamst zu mir
But when you came to me
Da wurde ich ein Tier
I became an animal
Kein Gedanke an danach
No thought of afterwards
Als ich Dir die Knochen brach
As I broke your bones
Tot tot tot ich mache Dich tot
Dead dead dead, I make you dead
Tot tot tot von Blut alles rot
Dead dead dead, everything red with blood
Für mein nächstes Leben
For my next life
Schöpf' ich neue Kraft
I will draw new strength
Ich bin dem Tod ergeben
I am devoted to death
In der Einzelhaft
In solitary confinement
Ein dahinsiechen
A wasting away
Von Gottes Hand
From God's hand
Ich kann Dich riechen
I can smell you
Und das Denken verschwand
And the thinking disappeared
Ich mache Dich tot ich mache Dich tot
I make you dead, I make you dead
Sag mir was Du willst
Tell me what you want
Dass Du meine Sehnsucht stillst
To quell my longing
Ich mache Dich tot für immerdar
I make you dead forevermore
Von Blut alles rot auf Gottes Altar
Everything red with blood on God's altar
Ich mache Dich tot glaub mir es ist wahr
I make you dead, believe me it's true
Ich mache Dich tot für immerdar
I make you dead forevermore
Ich mache Dich tot auf Gottes Altar
I make you dead on God's altar
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@familys.965
Immer wenn ich den song hör habe ich lust ihn nochmal zu hören! ❤
@natalie-kj4om
I came here cause of Krätze by Grausamkeit. He indeed was very influenced by this guy. I really like it and normally I'm not a big fan of electronic music.
@Michaikn
lyrics :
tonight you sleep in hell
@malanis
This was always one of my favorite tracks by :wumpscut: So good, so pretty, so dark, sad, yet danceable.
@MsAudities
Still my favorite song by Wumpscut.
@alexanderh9180
Einer seiner besten Songs überhaupt.
@schlockmeister754
I'm a self-taught musician (30+ years) but listening to this masterpiece with those magical chords makes me think: "I HAVE to learn music theory even if it's the last thing I do in this life!".
@randallsmith3986
I highly recommend it. Once you understand the rules, you can break them
@ethiesm1
OMG that Synth is a perfect wave
@Sheikah_Architect
One of the greatest :w: tracks because it would always act as an intermission track in my mixes since it doesn't have vocals and it's so smooth sounding.