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
Reject
Funker Vogt Lyrics
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Always underestimated
But beware of the time
When they will break loose
Why do we always forget
That there are more of us
We have the chance to overcome them
Reject the lies you've been told
Reject the system spreading it
Do not put your life on hold
Do not believe all this shit!
We have always held the power
Now it's time to seize it back
Just a matter of being fearless
And the will to use it now
We have been so disillusioned
We have been rather blind
Now we awake slowly
And rise from the dead
The song "Reject" by Funker Vogt describes a society that is controlled by fear and manipulation. The majority of people are underestimated and blindly follow the lies that they are told by the system. However, the singer warns that there will come a time when the people will no longer tolerate this and will break loose from their oppressors. The lyrics urge people to reject the lies and manipulation they have been subject to and to take back the power that they have always held. The message is clear: it's time to wake up and rise from the dead.
Line by Line Meaning
A big crowd controlled by fear
A large group of people who are dominated by their fears are susceptible to manipulation by those in power.
Always underestimated
The power of the people is often underestimated by those in authority.
But beware of the time
When they will break loose
Those in power should be wary of the moment when people rise up against them.
Why do we always forget
It's common for people to forget their collective strength when they feel oppressed.
That there are more of us
When it comes to power struggles, the numbers are on the people's side.
We have the chance to overcome them
As individuals come together as a collective, they have the opportunity to defeat their oppressors.
We have the chance to break free
Collectively, people have the power to free themselves from their oppressors.
Reject the lies you've been told
People are often told falsehoods in order to manipulate them, and it's important to reject these lies.
Reject the system spreading it
It's important to reject the system which spreads deceitful propaganda.
Do not put your life on hold
People should not wait to make changes for the better, as their lives may pass them by.
Do not believe all this shit!
People should be skeptical of information presented to them until they've been able to confirm it themselves.
We have always held the power
The people have the inherent power to shape the world around them.
Now it's time to seize it back
It's time for people to take back the power that's been stripped from them by oppressive systems.
Just a matter of being fearless
Overthrowing oppression necessitates a certain level of fearlessness.
And the will to use it now
People must be willing to act on their collective power now in order to effect change.
We have been so disillusioned
People have been disillusioned by oppressive systems and propaganda, which can make change more difficult.
We have been rather blind
People have been blind to the extent to which they have been manipulated and oppressed by systems of power.
Now we awake slowly
People are slowly coming to awareness of their collective power and potential for change.
And rise from the dead
As people awaken to their power and begin to act, they rise up from a place of powerlessness and subjugation.
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LocustWarrior
Ive always liked this song among others by Funker Vogt :)
Gypsy Cob
My favorite to!
Pixie
GOOD SHIT.
John D'Arcangelo
FIGHT BACK