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. 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. 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. They all hail from the town of Hamelin in Germany. The majority of their lyrics revolve around the concepts of war.