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:Wumpscut:, led by Bavarian musician Rudy Ratzinger, is a highly influential electro-industrial act known for its harsh yet melodic tracks exploring dark themes like genocide and torture. Beginning in 1991, Ratzinger's project quickly gained attention with early releases like Music for a Slaughtering Tribe, helping shape the aggro-tech scene. Despite retiring in 2017, he returned in 2021 with the album Fledermavs 303 and continued to release EPs, maintaining his experimental and dark sound.

Rudy Ratzinger's musical journey began in 1991 as an industrial DJ, drawing inspiration from artists like Leæther Strip. By 1993, he had released his first :Wumpscut: album, Music for a Slaughtering Tribe, followed by a string of releases that solidified his place in the electro-industrial scene. Signing with Metropolis Records in 1997, Ratzinger's work gained international recognition, with albums like Evoke and Cannibal Anthem showcasing his evolving sound. Despite announcing his retirement in 2017, Ratzinger made a comeback in 2021 and continued to push boundaries with releases like the EP Giftkeks.