Schrott nach 8 was a German New Wave group formed in Munich in the early 1980s by Walter Fricke and Karl Blass. The band's name was inspired by the radio show Pop nach acht, which aired on Bayerischer Rundfunk. Schrott nach 8 gained national recognition in early 1984 with the release of their debut single "Zuppa Romana", produced by Anthony Monn. The song, featuring nonsensical lyrics derived from an Italian menu, reached number 27 on the German singles chart and was featured in numerous television shows, including ZDF-Hitparade, Vorsicht, Musik!, and Aktuelle Schaubude. "Zuppa Romana" sold approximately 3.5 million copies worldwide, with "Das Elefantenlied" as its B-side. Following the success of "Zuppa Romana", Walter Fricke left the band in 1985. Despite releasing additional singles such as "Ringo Dingo" and "Süße Küsse", Schrott nach 8 did not achieve further commercial success. The group disbanded after more than a decade, with their final album Anus Mundi released in 1994. Notable members included Karl "Charly Bianco" Blass (guitar, vocals), Johannes "Henkell Trocken" Henkel (guitar, vocals), Maximilian "Maxwell Smart das Chamäleon" Geissler (vocals), and Joachim "Achim" Bauer (guitar). The band's impact was felt posthumously through covers such as Lino Toffolo's 1983 Italian version "Pasta e fagioli" and Matze Knop's 2009 cover "(Luca sei per me) Numero uno", which peaked at number 34 on the German charts.
