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Rammstein
12+ albums
industrial metalmetalgermanindustrialrock
about
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band formed in Berlin in 1994. The group’s lineup—consisting of Till Lindemann (lead vocals), Richard Kruspe (lead guitar), Paul Landers (rhythm guitar), Oliver Riedel (bass), Christoph Schneider (drums), and Christian "Flake" Lorenz (keyboards)—has remained unchanged throughout their career. Their songwriting process typically involves Lindemann composing and performing lyrics to instrumental arrangements written by the rest of the band. Several members had previously played in punk rock groups such as Feeling B and First Arsch before forming Rammstein. After winning a local competition, Rammstein recorded demos and signed with Motor Music. Working with producer Jacob Hellner, they released their debut album "Herzeleid" in 1995. Although initial sales were modest, the band gained recognition for their energetic live shows, and the album later reached number six on the German charts. Their second album, "Sehnsucht" (1997), debuted at number one in Germany and produced the hit singles "Engel" and "Du hast." The success of the album led to an extensive international tour lasting nearly four years and the release of the live album "Live aus Berlin" (1999). After signing with Universal Music, Rammstein released "Mutter" in 2001, which yielded six singles, all charting across Europe. The lead single, "Sonne," reached number two in Germany. Their next album, "Reise, Reise" (2004), featured the successful singles "Mein Teil" and "Amerika,"
