Well if you haven�t heard about Rammstein, the German industrial metal band, then your missing out on a pyro's musical fantasy. This hardcore group emphasizes on fast guitar riffs, keyboard breakdowns, pounding drums, solid bass, and lyrics that no one can understand but everyone loves. Rammstein is known for their live shows. FIRE, FIRE, FIRE! Rammstein goes through explosions and flaming props like Jerry Springer goes through lesbian love triangles.

I first saw Rammstein at the Family Values Tour on Oct. 2, 1998. Headlining with Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Orgy, it was an amazing show. Till Linderman opened his section of concert playing the song "Rammstein", from their first cd Herzeleid. As Till looked up across the crowd, he had a laser eye patch, and as the music started, he spread his arms and they started on fire. The crowd went crazy, myself included.

Between Till's bow of fire, and the roman candle drums sticks provided by Christoph. The final effect was a show that left you wanting lots more, to say the least. The band left the stage but then returned to take a bow, and to return a shoe to the crowd that had been thrown on stage.

Recently I finally got the opporunity to see Rammstein after a wait of three years. But on July 26, 2001 at the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids Michigan along with Crossbreed and Godhead I witnessed once again in awe, the force that is Rammstein! I cannot say it enough times what an amazing band Rammstein is, their stage performance cannot be compared. Unfortunately, Paul did not appear on stage that evening, even though, Rammstein's performance was unhindered by this event. Damn the American fire regulations, I can only imagaine what a Rammstein concert without the red tape would be like. Through much fighting and persistance, when they took the stage I was front row center, ready to have it all. And it was that persistance that paid off at the end of the show, but I'll come back to that later. Playing many songs off "Mutter", they also included popular older songs. As always, everything that could burn or explode, did! But the most memorable pyro show, was when Till himself was uncontrollbaly engulfed in flames. Flake did try to help with a fire extinguisher, FILLED WITH COMPLETELY FLAMABLE LIQUIDS. It was great, and then the back of Till's neck started to burn, instantly falling to the floor, he was mobbed by crew and band members alike all trying to help. Tension was everywhere, especially on the faces of the bewildered crowd, who waited in silence. Finally, it was too much for Till to take, he stood up, took off the flame retardent Till mask, laughed his ass off, shrugged his shoulders and started the music again. It was all part of the show, the rest of the show was amazing as well, my only hope is to see them again!!

Anyway, back to why it paid off at the end of their show. As they walked across the stage, preparing for the encore, of their encore I got Richard's attention by screaming his name and freaking out hardcore when he look to see who was yelling at him. He smiled and laughed, plugged in his guitar and played the final song of the night, in which Flake sang by the way. When the song was done, not forgetting the scence I made, he leaned towards the crowd and handed me his guitar pick. The perfect end to the best concert that I have ever been to. Of course, like most Rammstein fans, I consider myself their biggest fan, and my loyalty towards Rammstein, like Rammstein themselves shows no signed of slowing down.

Rammstein's latest album has been released for some time now, and it is amazing. The musical level soars far above the rest. Go out and buy your copy today, screw it, buy two. This albums has definately been worth the wait!!! Their musical ability, and discipline is unbridled in today's musical world. These six musicians should be respected by everyone who listens to them.








Ramms+ein pics...



Till
Paul
Flake
Oliver
Richard
Chrisoph
Group Pics








Some music in .mid format











Other Ramms+ein downloads


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Rammstein Icons 26.5 KB
Rammstein Guitar Tabs 8.3 KB
Rammstein Screen Saver 1.2 MB
Rammstein Winamp Skin 64.8 KB
Rammstein Winamp Skin (2) 114.1 KB








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