Rammstein

Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band formed in Berlin in 1994. The lineup features Till Lindemann (vocals), Richard Z. Kruspe (lead guitar), Paul Landers (rhythm guitar), Oliver Riedel (bass), Christoph Schneider (drums), and Christian Lorenz (keyboard). They are known for heavy, downtuned guitar riffs, steady rhythms, and theatrical live performances that include extensive pyrotechnics and elaborate stagecraft.

Musically, they blend elements of heavy metal, industrial rock, and electronic music, with lyrics in German. Their debut albums, Herzeleid (1995) and Sehnsucht (1997), established their sound, while the 1997 single "Du Hast" became their international breakthrough. The follow-up albums Mutter (2001) and Reise, Reise (2004) broadened their audience, with subsequent releases Rosenrot (2005) and Liebe ist für alle da (2009) sustaining commercial success. Their 2022 album Zeit received critical acclaim and charted widely outside Germany.

Rammstein's stage shows are renowned for pyrotechnics and provocative imagery, contributing to both their fame and controversy. The band's name is often linked to the Ramstein airshow disaster of 1988, though the members have offered differing explanations and emphasize a strong, German-sounding identity.

Rammstein is one of the best-known German-language acts internationally and is credited with popularizing the Neue Deutsche Härte genre in global metal circles.