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Germany (1991 – present)

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: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).

Ratzinger has always been the main 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, “liquid soylent” 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.

Rudy Ratzinger has to date released 13 studio albums plus a number of compilations comprising of demos, compilation tracks and remixes from deleted singles & EPs. The 13th :wumpscut: album is out in April 2010. It is titled ‘Siamese’.
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  • Naneykins

    Being a good producer and having good DJ skills are completely unrelated. It could be that he simply has no DJ skills, so performing live just wouldn't make sense for him.

    Tuesday afternoon

  • Iamjustapeasant

    хорошо же

    last week

  • wisbech

    LOL. If that's the reason he doesn't play live, he needs to grow a pair. Or lose some weight. Either way.

    last month

  • Yourslut

    That really annoys me like hell how all people complain about Rudy's looks. No wonder he doesn't have the guts to play live :/ So shallow and stupid people.

    last month

  • biohzdr

    YAS

    last month

  • xdivine_infekt

    :wumpscut: is fantastic. always has been.

    last month

  • Naneykins

    I was listening to "Womb", and I noticed that it sounded like Gollum on the vocals there. I don't think :wumpscut: is supposed to make me laugh, buuuut....

    April 2012

  • MachineAnimal

    Then again it doesn't have any instant classic or killer tracks but I like all the songs on it. Usually I only like about half of the tracks on his albums.

    April 2012
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:W: ALBUM OVERKILLonwww.wumpscut.com6,66 €for many holy worksHave a look,:R:

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