Wumpscut
:Wumpscut: is a German
ebm group consisting of one Rudy
Ratzinger. Ratzinger was a Bavarian ebm dj before releasing a series of tapes and then his first full-length in 1993.Ratzinger has described his music as endzeit ebm, or music for the end times (apocalypse). His newest album, Schadling will be released in April of 2008. The music is dark, yet catchy and danceable. Primary musical influences are Leaether Strip and Klinik.:Wumpscut: has a fanatical fan following but is frequently criticized for his extravagant boxed sets, which typically include items such as posters, flags, buttons, bumper stickers,
postcards, t-shirts and other merchandising.