Bethlehem

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Bethlehem, a German death metal band from Grevenbroich (North Rhine-Westphalia), was formed in 1991 by bassist Jürgen Bartsch, guitarist Klaus Matton, and singer Andreas Classen. The band released their first single, "Thy Pale Dominion", in 1993 via Nightmare Records. Their debut album, Dark Metal, followed in 1994 on Adipocere Records. Classen left after this release to form Paragon Belial, and Rainer Landfermann took over vocals for subsequent albums. Notable releases include Dictius te necare (1996) and S.U.I.Z.I.D. (Sardonischer untergang im eichen irreligiöser darbietung, 1998). The band's contributions to the soundtrack of the film Gummo in 1998 further expanded their reach. In 2001, they released Schatten aus der Alexander Welt, followed by Mein Weg in 2004, both featuring Guido Meyer de Voltaire on vocals. The band continued with various lineup changes and releases, including the album Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia in 2014 and their self-titled album Bethlehem in 2016 to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Composed of Bartsch, drummer Florian Klein, singer Yvonne Wilczynska and guitarist Ilya Karzov, the band followed with Lebe dich leer in 2019 and The Gospel According to Alexander in 2022. Bassist and former keyboardist and guitarist, Jürgen Bartsch died on August 27, 2025. Since, Bethlehem continued as a trio.

Top tracks

01	Schatten Aus Der Alexander Welt	Bethlehem	Dictius Te Necare			04:26
02	Niemals mehr leben	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			04:37
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov - Jurgen Bartsch
04	Wo alte Spinnen brüten	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			07:47
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
02	Kalt' Ritt in leicht faltiger Leere	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:25
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
03	Kynokephale Freuden im Sumpfleben	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:18
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
07	Ode an die obszöne Scheußlichkeit	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			03:43
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
03	Ich weiß ich bin keins	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			05:06
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
01	Verdaut in klaffenden Mäulern	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			05:38
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
01	Supplementary Exegesis	Bethlehem	Thy Pale Dominion			08:24
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
02	Allegoria	Bethlehem	Mein Weg			05:57
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
09	Bartzitter Flumgerenne	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			02:41
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
05	Gängel Gängel Gang	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			04:37
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
06	An gestrandeten Sinnen	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			04:53
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov - Jurgen Bartsch
08	Wahn schmiedet Sarg	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:34
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
04	Somnambulismus in Maschinenzimmer 30	Bethlehem	Schatten aus der Alexander Welt			04:03
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
05	Schuld Uns'res Knoch'rigen Faltpferd	Bethlehem	Gummo (Soundtrack)			04:34
	Composers: Bartsch - Landfermann - Matton
01	Devilcrazy God 13	Bethlehem	The Gospel According to Alexander			06:27
	Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
01	Fickselbomber Panzerplauze	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			04:10
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
04	Vargtimmen	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			03:21
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
01	The 11th Commandment	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			05:11
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
06	Funereal Owlblood	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			06:52
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Klaus Matton
07	Verderbnisheilung in sterbend' Mahr	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:41
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
09	Verdammnis straft gezügeltes Aas	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:13
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
03	Second Coming	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			06:03
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
04	Die Dunkelheit darbt	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			03:17
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
06	Arg tot frohlockt kein Kind	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:10
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
08	Aberwitzige Infraschall-Ritualistik	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			04:10
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov

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Discography

Albums

The Gospel According to Alexander

(P) 2022 TSI: 05-08-2022

The Gospel According to Alexander

01	Devilcrazy God 13	Bethlehem	The Gospel According to Alexander			06:27
	Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
02	Thou Shalt Kill Yourself	Bethlehem	The Gospel According to Alexander			04:06
	Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
03	Yesterday I Already Died Today	Bethlehem	The Gospel According to Alexander			04:55
	Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
04	Dead White Marten	Bethlehem	The Gospel According to Alexander			03:45
	Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
05	Through Stained Touch of My Nemesis	Bethlehem	The Gospel According to Alexander			05:21
	Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
06	Nexus	Bethlehem	The Gospel According to Alexander			04:59
	Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
07	Lingering Fart (a Fart Standing Still)	Bethlehem	The Gospel According to Alexander			05:07
	Composers: Jurgen Bartsch

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Lebe Dich Leer

2019 Prophecy Productions: 17-05-2019

Lebe Dich Leer

01	Verdaut in klaffenden Mäulern	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			05:38
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
02	Niemals mehr leben	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			04:37
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov - Jurgen Bartsch
03	Ich weiß ich bin keins	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			05:06
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
04	Wo alte Spinnen brüten	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			07:47
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
05	Dämonisch im ersten Blitz	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			03:13
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov - Jurgen Bartsch
06	An gestrandeten Sinnen	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			04:53
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov - Jurgen Bartsch
07	Ode an die obszöne Scheußlichkeit	Bethlehem	Lebe Dich Leer			03:43
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov

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Bethlehem

2016 Prophecy Productions: 02-12-2016

Bethlehem

01	Fickselbomber Panzerplauze	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			04:10
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
02	Kalt' Ritt in leicht faltiger Leere	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:25
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
03	Kynokephale Freuden im Sumpfleben	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:18
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
04	Die Dunkelheit darbt	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			03:17
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
05	Gängel Gängel Gang	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			04:37
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
06	Arg tot frohlockt kein Kind	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:10
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Ilya Karzov
07	Verderbnisheilung in sterbend' Mahr	Bethlehem	Bethlehem			05:41
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch

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Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia

2014 Prophecy: 10-10-2014

Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia

01	Ein Kettenwolf greint 13:11-18	Bethlehem	Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia			04:50
	Writer: Guido Meyer de Voltaire - Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Olaf Eckhardt
02	Egon Erwin's Mongo-Mumu	Bethlehem	Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia			04:59
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Olaf Eckhardt
03	Verbracht in Plastiknacht	Bethlehem	Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia			04:41
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Olaf Eckhardt
04	Gebor'n um zu versagen	Bethlehem	Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia			04:35
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Olaf Eckhardt
05	Nazi Zombies mit Tourette-Syndrom	Bethlehem	Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia			04:40
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
06	Spontaner Freitod	Bethlehem	Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia			04:46
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
07	Warum wurdest Du bloß solch ein Schwein?	Bethlehem	Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia			06:08
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Olaf Eckhardt

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A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear

2014 Prophecy: 12-06-2009

A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear

01	Devilcrazy God Thirteen	Bethlehem	A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear			06:26
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
02	Thou Shalt Kill Yourself	Bethlehem	A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear			04:06
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
03	Yesterday I Already Died Today	Bethlehem	A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear			04:55
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
04	Dead White Marten	Bethlehem	A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear			03:45
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
05	Through Stained Touch of My Nemesis	Bethlehem	A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear			05:21
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Klaus Matton
06	Nexus	Bethlehem	A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear			04:59
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
07	Lingering Fart (A Fart Standing Still)	Bethlehem	A Sacrifical Offering to the Kingdom of Heaven in a Cracked Dog's Ear			05:07
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) - Klaus Matton / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch

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Mein Weg

2004 Prophecy Productions: 01-11-2004

Mein Weg

01	Aalmutter	Bethlehem	Mein Weg			05:23
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Olaf Eckhardt
02	Allegoria	Bethlehem	Mein Weg			05:57
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
03	Knochenkorn	Bethlehem	Mein Weg			04:05
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
04	Frl. Deutsch	Bethlehem	Mein Weg			08:41
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
05	Felbel Fittich	Bethlehem	Mein Weg			03:40
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
06	Dr. Miezo	Bethlehem	Mein Weg			06:06
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
07	Elf Soffitten	Bethlehem	Mein Weg			04:19
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Olaf Eckhardt

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Schatten aus der Alexander Welt

2001 Prophecy: 01-08-2001

Schatten aus der Alexander Welt

01	Radio EIN / Radiosendung 1	Bethlehem	Schatten aus der Alexander Welt			01:59
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
02	Maschinensohn	Bethlehem	Schatten aus der Alexander Welt			05:01
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
03	Radiosendung 2	Bethlehem	Schatten aus der Alexander Welt			00:35
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
04	Somnambulismus in Maschinenzimmer 30	Bethlehem	Schatten aus der Alexander Welt			04:03
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
05	Radiosendung 3	Bethlehem	Schatten aus der Alexander Welt			00:44
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
06	Mein Kuss erstickt im Imperativ	Bethlehem	Schatten aus der Alexander Welt			05:04
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Olaf Eckardt - Reiner Tiedemann
07	Radiosendung 4	Bethlehem	Schatten aus der Alexander Welt			00:20
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch

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Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung

1998 Prophecy Productions: 01-03-1998

Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung

01	Durch befleckte Berührung meiner Nemesis	Bethlehem	Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung			05:28
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Klaus Matton
02	Du sollst dich töten	Bethlehem	Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung			04:19
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
03	Gestern starb ich schon heute	Bethlehem	Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung			05:09
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
04	Teufelverrückt Gottdreizehn	Bethlehem	Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung			09:31
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
05	Tote weiße Marder	Bethlehem	Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung			03:50
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
06	Nexus	Bethlehem	Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung			05:01
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
07	Luftstehs'lbläh	Bethlehem	Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung			05:08
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch

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Dictius Te Necare

℗ 1996 RED STREAM: 01-04-1996

Dictius Te Necare

01	Schatten Aus Der Alexander Welt	Bethlehem	Dictius Te Necare			04:26
02	Die Anarchische Befreiung Der Augenzeugenreligion	Bethlehem	Dictius Te Necare			09:11
03	Aphel – Die Schwarze Schlange	Bethlehem	Dictius Te Necare			06:40
04	Verheißung – Du Krone Des Todeskultes	Bethlehem	Dictius Te Necare			05:15
05	Verschleierte Irreligiosität (96)	Bethlehem	Dictius Te Necare			05:40
06	Tagebuch Einer Totgeburt	Bethlehem	Dictius Te Necare			04:29
07	Dorn Meiner Allmacht	Bethlehem	Dictius Te Necare			08:13

Dark Metal

2014 Prophecy: 01-08-1994

Dark Metal

01	The 11th Commandment	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			05:11
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
02	Apocalyptic Dance	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			11:00
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
03	Second Coming	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			06:03
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
04	Vargtimmen	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			03:21
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
05	3rd Nocturnal Prayer	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			09:00
	Writer: Andreas Classen / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
06	Funereal Owlblood	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			06:52
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Klaus Matton
07	Veiled Irreligion	Bethlehem	Dark Metal			05:26
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Klaus Matton

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EPs

Stönkfitzchen

2010 Prophecy Productions: 20-09-2010

Stönkfitzchen

01	Was ihr seid das waren wir, was wir sind das werdet ihr	Bethlehem	Stönkfitzchen			05:05
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
02	Kalt regelt ab die Krankgeburt	Bethlehem	Stönkfitzchen			04:55
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Olaf Eckhardt - Reuben Christopher Jordan
03	Yesterday I already died today (Stönkfitzchen Version)	Bethlehem	Stönkfitzchen			05:03
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
04	Kandierte Verlosung zu Ross	Bethlehem	Stönkfitzchen			04:11
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Olaf Eckhardt - Reuben Christopher Jordan
05	Pillerthrillaren	Bethlehem	Stönkfitzchen			05:31
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Olaf Eckhardt
06	The 11th hour...	Bethlehem	Stönkfitzchen			06:27
	Writer: Mike Sheldon / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
07	Angst atmet Mord (Stönkfitzchen Version)	Bethlehem	Stönkfitzchen			03:19
	Writer: Niklas Kvarforth / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch

Profane fetmilch lenzt Elf krank

2000 Prophecy: 01-11-2000

Profane fetmilch lenzt Elf krank

01	Gar albern es uns totgebar	Bethlehem	Profane fetmilch lenzt Elf krank			05:25
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
02	Von bittersüssem Suizid	Bethlehem	Profane fetmilch lenzt Elf krank			03:45
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch

Reflektionen aufs Sterben

2014 Prophecy: 01-08-1998

Reflektionen aufs Sterben

01	Wolfsstunde	Bethlehem	Reflektionen aufs Sterben			04:50
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
02	Yesterday I Still Had a Beer Today	Bethlehem	Reflektionen aufs Sterben			05:05
	Writer: Jürgen Bartsch (Grevenbroich) / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
03	Angst atmet Mord	Bethlehem	Reflektionen aufs Sterben			03:22
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
04	Wo Adlers wagen	Bethlehem	Reflektionen aufs Sterben			05:24
	Writer: Stephen Percy Harris / Composers: Stephen Percy Harris
05	You Must Play with Yourself	Bethlehem	Reflektionen aufs Sterben			04:19
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
06	Vargtimmen	Bethlehem	Reflektionen aufs Sterben			03:47
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton
07	Reflexionen aufs Sterben	Bethlehem	Reflektionen aufs Sterben			02:04
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch

Thy Pale Dominion

1993 Prophecy Productions: 05-04-1993

Thy Pale Dominion

01	Supplementary Exegesis	Bethlehem	Thy Pale Dominion			08:24
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch
02	Wintermute	Bethlehem	Thy Pale Dominion			08:13
	Writer: Jurgen Bartsch / Composers: Jurgen Bartsch - Klaus Matton

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Gummo (Soundtrack)

Domino Recording Co Ltd: 30-06-1998

Gummo (Soundtrack)

01	The Gold Torques Of Ulaid	Absu	Gummo (Soundtrack)			03:50
	Composers: Shaftiel - Proscriptor - Equitant
02	Serving Time In The Middle Of Nowhere	Eyehategod	Gummo (Soundtrack)			03:35
	Composers: J. Bower - B. Patton - J. Lacaze - M. Williams
03	D.W.S.O.B.	Electric Hellfire Club	Gummo (Soundtrack)			04:09
	Composers: Tom Thorn - Rick Sweipzer
04	Gummo Love Theme	Spazz	Gummo (Soundtrack)			02:52
	Composers: Spazz
05	Schuld Uns'res Knoch'rigen Faltpferd	Bethlehem	Gummo (Soundtrack)			04:34
	Composers: Bartsch - Landfermann - Matton
06	Equimanthorn	Bathory	Gummo (Soundtrack)			03:38
	Composers: Quorthon
07	Smokin' Husks	Dark Noerd	Gummo (Soundtrack)			04:59
	Composers: Ian Christe

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