History
The group appeared on several German compilations and, in 1996, released their debut album Thanks for Nothing. Following the release of two limited edition EPs (Words of Power and Take Care), Funker Vogt signed with the American record label Metropolis Records. Metropolis re-released Thanks for Nothing, followed by the We Came to Kill in late 1997.[1] Kästel and Thomas have participated, as remixers, on Leæther Strip album Yes, I'm Limited, Vol. 2. In 2000, Funker Vogt released Maschine Zeit, followed by the remix EP T in early 2001.[1] Additionally to the core members of the band, concert members also include Björn Böttcher (keyboard) and Frank Schweigert (guitar, he replaced Thomas Kroll in 2004). Kai Schmidt writes most of the lyrics and manages the band through his own management company.[2] They all hail from the town of Hamelin in Germany. The majority of their lyrics revolve around the concepts of war.
A distinctive theme is present in the band's work and stage presence; both their musicianship and their costuming are strongly reminiscent of military music and dress.[3] This military aesthetic is also popular with the band's fanbase. However, the political stance of Funker Vogt is decidedly anti-war; the band cites "war and social injustice" as their primary topics of discussion, noting that the goal of the album Execution Tracks, along with the accompanying video, was to "present the grotesque cruelties and the tragedy of war."
According to the band's website, as of 2011 both Björn Böttcher and Kai Schmidt are no longer collaborating with the band. As a result, Funker Vogt will no longer be managed by REPOMANagement.[4] In 2013, longtime frontman Jens Kästel left the band after his last show on 30 November in Berlin.[5] Four years later in 2017 Funker Vogt reform with a new singer, Chris L. (Agonoize/The Sexorcist).
Members
Gerrit Thomas - programming
René Dornbusch - keyboards, drums
Chris L. - vocals
Thomas is also in Ravenous, Fusspils 11 and Fictional, and was in 2006 project Gecko Sector.
Discography
Studio albums
Funker Vogt (1995)
Thanks for Nothing (1996)
We Came to Kill (1997)
Killing Time Again (1998) (part new material, part remixes)
Execution Tracks (1998)
T (2000) (contains 4 new tracks and 10 remixes)
Maschine Zeit (2000)
Survivor (2002)
Revivor (2003) (remix album)
Navigator (2005)
Aviator (2007)
Blutzoll (2010)
Companion in Crime (2013)
Code of Conduct (2017)
Wastelands (2018)
Element 115 (2021)
Live albums
Warzone K17 (2009) (22 hits from the past 12 years)
DVD
Warzone K17 (2009)
Live Execution '99 (2010) (also features the album T in DVD Audio)
Singles and EPs
"Take Care" (1997)
"Words of Power" (1997)
"Killing Time Again"
"Tragic Hero" (1998)
"Gunman" (2000)
"Subspace" (2001)
"Date of Expiration" (2002)
"Red Queen" (2003)
"Fallen Hero" (2005)
"Killing Ground (promo)" (2006)
"Club-Pilot" (2007)
"White Trash" (2008)
"Arising Hero" (2010)
"Hard Way" (2012)
"Sick Man" (2014)
"Der Letzte Tanz" (2017)
"Feel the Pain" (2018)
"Ikarus" (2018)
"Conspiracy" (2020)
Maxi-singles
"Velvet Acid Christ Vs Funker Vogt: The Remix Wars – Strike 4" (1999)
"Code 7477" (2001)
Compilations
Always and Forever Volume 1 (2005)
Always and Forever Volume 2 (2006)
Music videos
"Gunman"
"Subspace"
"Fallen Hero"
"The Firm"
"Hard Way"
"Sick Man"
"Ikarus"
"Feel the Pain"
Remixes by Funker Vogt
Leæther Strip – How Do I Know (Funker Vogt Remix) (1997)
Front 242 – Headhunter 2000 (Funker Vogt Mix) (1998)
Leæther Strip – Hate Me! (Funker Vogt Remix) (1998)
Assemblage 23 – Disappoint (Funker Vogt RMX) (2001)
Cruciform Injection – Lacrimal Involucre (Funker Vogt Remix) (2002)
Beborn Beton – Dr. Channard (Funker Vogt Remix) (2004)
Icon of Coil – Simulated (Funker Vogt Remix) (2004)
Informatik – Flesh Menagerie (Funker Vogt Rmx) (2004)
Dope Stars Inc. – 10.000 Watts (Funker Vogt Remix) (2005)
Mindless Self Indulgence – Straight To Video (Funker Vogt Mix) (2006)
Vigilante (band) – The Other Side (Funker Vogt Remix) (2006)
Theatre of Tragedy – Motion (Funker Vogt Remix) (2009)
Suicide Commando – Attention Whore (Posing Overdose Remix By Funker Vogt) (2012)
Bruderschaft – Return (Funker Vogt Remix) (2013)
Official website: www.funker-vogt.com
History
Funker Vogt Lyrics
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Wanting to extend their living space
They were fighting for their faith a thousand years
Call it holy war, it's the sum of your fears
They are fighting for oil at the present time
Want to suppress all of these crimes
Fighting goes on in the next decade
They will fight for water not far from today
A limited resource after the decay
They were fighting for land in earlier days
Thought they were a superior race
History repeats itself
The war will soon begin
It's already ten to twelve
We are almost within
A new war just started to avenge their nation
The war against terror - our new obligation
We are in a tunnel with no light at the end
The war is not over, there is more to defend
The lyrics of Funker Vogt's "History" depict a cycle of violence and war that repeats itself throughout human history. It begins by referencing the wars of the past, where people fought for land and religion. Here, the lyrics suggest that these wars are driven by individuals who wish to extend their living space or wish to prove their superior race. This is followed by the present-day wars where people are fighting for oil, trying to suppress all the crimes related to it. The refrain "history repeats itself, the war will soon begin" reveals that these conflicts are cyclical; they keep repeating, and a new war will soon start.
The next verse predicts a future where humans will fight for water, given that water is a limited resource after the decay. It emphasizes that we haven't learned from history, and we continue to make the same mistakes despite the consequences. The lyrics conclude by highlighting the new war, which is in response to the attacks on the nation. It suggests that the war against terror is a new obligation, and there is more to defend. The last two lines "the war is not over, there is more to defend" emphasizes that the cycle of war continues infinitely.
Overall, this song presents a critical view of the human condition, suggesting that the cycle of violence and wars will continue unless we learn from our past mistakes. It's a thought-provoking and insightful portrayal of the world's current state and a warning that we must heed.
Line by Line Meaning
They were fighting for land in earlier days
In the past, people fought over land, which they believed would give them more space to live
Wanting to extend their living space
They desired more land than they had, and so fought to obtain it
They were fighting for their faith a thousand years
People have fought religious wars throughout history, even for centuries without end
Call it holy war, it's the sum of your fears
So-called holy wars were often just a product of fear and prejudice
They are fighting for oil at the present time
Nowadays, people fight over oil and resources
Want to suppress all of these crimes
People wish to stop the violence and crime that comes with resource conflict
Fighting goes on in the next decade
There will likely be more fighting in the years to come
It will never stop until it's too late
Unless something happens to prevent it, the pattern of fighting over resources will continue and never end
They will fight for water not far from today
In the near future, people will likely fight over limited water resources
A limited resource after the decay
Water will become more limited in the future due to environmental degradation
Thought they were a superior race
Some people believed they were better than others and therefore deserved more land, resources, and power
History repeats itself
The cycle of conflict over resources has occurred before and will likely happen again
The war will soon begin
A new war is on the horizon
It's already ten to twelve
The situation is serious and urgent
We are almost within
The start of a new conflict is nearly upon us
A new war just started to avenge their nation
A recent war began as a means of seeking retribution for past injuries to a nation
The war against terror - our new obligation
The so-called war against terror has become a new obligation that has caught people in a quagmire of violence with no end in sight
We are in a tunnel with no light at the end
People are caught in a cycle of war with no clear path to peace
The war is not over, there is more to defend
The fighting will continue, and people will defend what they believe is theirs
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@cyberwolf331
one of the first songs I ever heard, still amazing to this day
@dmbook
It was the first few years out after the army when this came out where I lived. Memories
@joshuagogolakis5550
I still like this song 14 years later
@loristars1364
Me too! June 2021. 😇
@Fusimester
Jó kis szám ez. Már kb 30 éve szeretem az elektronikus zenéket. Az a fura, hogy akik nem szeretik, lenéznek miatta. Merthogy "csak techno, és azt csak drogosok hallgatják" Az emberek nem szeretik megérteni a másikat. Pedig én kiskoromtól szeretem az elektronikát, és ma is abból éldegélek, mert könnyen átlátok bonyolult dolgokat. Semmi drog. Ez a műfaj a történelem végéig élni fog, a technika szerető emberek büszke emlékére.
@karopall2097
Love them!! My favourite band!!
@stevewalker3167
Great tune ,dark but true message
@Vet242
Актуально сейчас это слышать. Надеюсь все услышат #WAR #nowar #worldtime #newtime #timewar
@TheAnachrony
Ez már nagyon hiányzott, köszi! Csak az Icon of coil remix volt fent eddig.
@xaarxyc
Amazing song! I love Funker Vogt! Hello from Russia :3