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,[1] 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.
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![]() 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 |
Members | Till Lindemann Richard Z. Kruspe Paul H. Landers Oliver "Ollie" Riedel Christoph "Doom" Schneider Christian "Flake" Lorenz |
Website | www.rammstein.de |
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
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)
References
- "Pringaos timeline". Rammstein. 2005-12-16. Archived from the original on 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2009-04-18.