Rammstein facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rammstein
Rammstein in 2005 playing the ballad "Ohne dich" along with Apocalyptica.
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
Members	Till Lindemann Richard Z. Kruspe Paul H. Landers Oliver "Ollie" Riedel Christoph "Doom" Schneider Christian "Flake" Lorenz

Rammstein is a German heavy metal band that started in Berlin, Germany in 1994. The band is famous for its unique sound and amazing live shows. They are known for using lots of pyrotechnics (fireworks and flames) during their concerts.

After winning a local music contest, Rammstein got to record some early songs. They sent these songs to different record labels and eventually signed with Motor Music. In 1995, they released their first album, Herzeleid. At first, it didn't sell much, but the band became popular because of their exciting live performances. The album later reached No. 6 in Germany.

Their second album, Sehnsucht, came out in 1997. It went straight to No. 1 in Germany! This led to a huge world tour that lasted almost four years. During this time, they released popular songs like "Engel" and "Du hast". They also released a live album called Live aus Berlin in 1999.

After their tour, Rammstein signed with a bigger record company, Universal Music. In 2001, they released Mutter. Six songs from this album were released as singles, and they all did well in Europe. The first song from the album, "Sonne", reached No. 2 in Germany.

Rammstein released Reise, Reise in 2004. Two more songs from this album, "Mein Teil" and "Amerika", also reached No. 2 in Germany. "Mein Teil" even became their first No. 1 song in Spain!

Their fifth album, Rosenrot, was released in 2005. The main song, "Benzin", reached No. 6 in Germany. In 2006, they released their second live album, Völkerball. The band's sixth album, Liebe ist für alle da, came out in 2009.

After this, Rammstein took a break from recording new music for a while. They spent several years touring and released a "greatest hits" album called Made in Germany. They also released live albums like Rammstein in Amerika and Paris.

After ten years without new studio music, Rammstein returned in 2019 with the song "Deutschland". This song became their second No. 1 hit in Germany. Their seventh studio album was released in May 2019 and reached No. 1 in 14 different countries!

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, the band wrote and recorded their eighth album, Zeit. It was released in April 2022.

Rammstein was one of the first bands to create music in a style called Neue Deutsche Härte. This German term means "New German Hardness." Music critics have generally liked Rammstein's style. The band has been very successful, with many No. 1 albums and awards around the world. Their amazing live shows, with all the fire and special effects, have helped them become even more popular.

Musical Style and Lyrics

Rammstein's music style is unique. It mixes different types of heavy music, like "alt-metal" and "electronica." The Denver Post newspaper said that Rammstein didn't just create the Neue Deutsche Härte style, but they made it into an art form.

The band was inspired by groups like the Slovenian band Laibach and the German rock band Oomph!. However, the members of Rammstein don't feel a strong connection to Laibach, except for a similar singing style.

Unlike many bands in Berlin in the early 1990s, Rammstein didn't want to copy American or English bands. Christian "Flake" Lorenz, the keyboardist, said they knew exactly what they didn't want to do. He explained that they could only make the kind of simple, strong, and steady music they play.

Music critics have given Rammstein's style good reviews.

Almost all of Rammstein's songs are sung in German. The band members grew up in East Germany, where they learned Russian as a second language instead of English. In 2019, Flake said that if you really want to share your feelings, you should sing in your own language. Till Lindemann, the singer, once said that Rammstein would never write a song entirely in English.

The band's lyrics, sung by Till Lindemann, are a very important part of their music. They often deal with serious or thought-provoking topics. Sometimes, their songs even touch on politics. For example, the song "Amerika" talks about how the United States influences culture and politics around the world. The song "Deutschland" includes lines that show the band's complex feelings about their home country.

Band Members

Since they formed in 1994, Rammstein has kept the same six members. Richard Kruspe, the lead guitarist, said in an interview that this is because the band members respect each other's needs for breaks. These breaks allow them to focus on personal things or other music projects.

Some band members have worked on other projects when Rammstein is not active. Richard Kruspe leads a group called Emigrate. Till Lindemann started his own project, Lindemann, in 2015.

Here are the members of Rammstein:

• Till Lindemann – lead singer, harmonica
• Richard Kruspe – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Paul Landers – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Oliver Riedel – bass guitar
• Christoph Schneider – drums, percussion
• Christian "Flake" Lorenz – keyboards, samples, synthesizers, trumpet, programming

Discography

Rammstein has released many studio and live albums. Here are their main studio albums:

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

Tours

Rammstein is famous for their energetic and fiery live performances. They have toured all over the world many times. Here are some of their major tours:

• Club Tour (1994–1995)
• Herzeleid Tour (1995–1997)
• Sehnsucht Tour (1997–2001)
• Mutter Tour (2001–2002)
• Ahoi Tour (Reise, Reise Tour) (2004–2005)
• Liebe ist für alle da Tour (2009–2011)
• Made in Germany 1995–2011 Tour (2011–2013)
• Rammstein Tour 2016 (2016)
• Rammstein Festival Tour 2017 (2017)
• Rammstein Stadium Tour (2019–2023)

Awards and Honors

Rammstein has been nominated for and won many awards throughout their career. They have been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance twice:

• In 1999 for their song "Du hast"
• In 2006 for their song "Mein Teil"

Images for kids

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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 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

See also

In Spanish: Rammstein para niños