Rammstein

Rammstein is a Neue Deutsche Härte band that started in Berlin in 1994. The band members are Till Lindemann, who is the singer; Richard Z. Kruspe, who plays the lead guitar and is a backing singer; Paul H. Landers, who plays the rhythm guitar and is also a backing singer; Oliver Riedel, who plays the bass guitar; Christoph Schneider, who plays the drums and electronic musical instruments; and Christian Lorenz, who plays the keyboard (also known as an electronic piano). The language that they sing in is almost always German, although they have made a couple of songs in the English language, Spanish language and the Russian language. As of 2005, they had sold over 10 million records around the world, and have made a total of 8 albums. Rammstein's music is published by Universal Music Group. Since the band was created, they have had no members join or leave.

Rammstein
Rammstein in 2017
Background information
Origin	Berlin, Germany
Genres	Neue Deutsche Härte industrial metal alternative metal progressive metal heavy metal
Years active	1994 – present
Labels	Motor Music, Republic, Slash, Universal Music Group, Vagrant Records
Associated acts	Emigrate, Feeling B, First Arsch, Lindemann
Website	www.rammstein.de
Members	Till Lindemann Richard Z. Kruspe Paul H. Landers Oliver "Ollie" Riedel Christoph "Doom" Schneider Christian "Flake" Lorenz

Band members

• Richard Z. Kruspe - lead guitar, backing vocals
• Paul H. Landers - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Till Lindemann - lead vocals
• Oliver "Ollie" Riedel - bass guitar
• Christoph "Doom" Schneider - drums, percussion
• Christian "Flake" Lorenz - keyboards, samples

Discography

Main page: Rammstein discography

Studio albums

• Herzeleid (1995)
• Sehnsucht (1997)
• Mutter (2001)
• Reise, Reise (2004)
• Rosenrot (2005)
• Liebe ist für alle da (2009)
• Untitled Rammstein album (2019)
• Zeit (2022)

Live albums

• Live aus Berlin (1999)
• Völkerball (2006)
• Rammstein: Paris (2017)

Rammstein Media

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  Rammstein have used their logo since the release of Mutter in 2001 and their typeface since the start of their discography.

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  Rammstein performing along with Finnish act Apocalyptica in 2005

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  Rammstein performing at the Gold Coast Big Day Out in 2011

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  Rammstein playing "Engel" in Madison Square Garden in New York City, December 2010

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  Rammstein performing in 2012

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  Rammstein performing in Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on 29 July 2019

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  Rammstein's song "Mein Teil" is based on the Armin Meiwes cannibalism case. Live performances of the song feature Lindemann cooking Lorenz in a large pot (pictured).

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  Rammstein are known for their frequent use of pyrotechnics during live performances.

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  Till Lindemann performing "Rammstein", during which he wears dual arm-mounted flamethrowers