After winning a local contest, Rammstein was able to record demos and send them to different record labels, eventually signing with Motor Music. Working with producer Jacob Hellner, they released their debut album Herzeleid in 1995. Though the album initially sold poorly, the band gained popularity through their live performances and the album eventually reached No. 6 in Germany. Their second album, Sehnsucht, was released in 1997 and debuted at No. 1 in Germany, resulting in a worldwide tour lasting nearly four years and spawning the successful singles "Engel" and "Du hast" and the live album Live aus Berlin (1999). Following the tour, Rammstein signed with major label Universal Music and released Mutter in 2001. Six singles were released from the album, all charting in countries throughout Europe. The lead single, "Sonne", reached No. 2 in Germany. Rammstein released Reise, Reise in 2004 and had two more singles reach No. 2 in Germany: "Mein Teil" and "Amerika"; the former song reached No. 1 in Spain, becoming their first No. 1 single.
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Their fifth album, Rosenrot, was released in 2005, and the lead single, "Benzin", reached No. 6 in Germany. Their second live album, Völkerball, was released in 2006. The band released their sixth album, Liebe ist für alle da, in 2009, with its lead single, "Pussy", becoming their first No. 1 hit in Germany despite having a controversial music video that featured hardcore pornography. The band then entered a recording hiatus and toured for several years, releasing the Made in Germany greatest hits album as well as the Rammstein in Amerika and Paris live albums. After a decade without new music, Rammstein returned in 2019 with the song "Deutschland", which became their second No. 1 hit in Germany. Their untitled seventh studio album was released in May 2019 and reached No. 1 in 14 countries. While sheltering during COVID-19 lockdowns, the band spontaneously wrote and recorded their eighth studio album, Zeit, which was released in April 2022.
Rammstein was one of the first bands to emerge within the Neue Deutsche Härte genre, with their debut album leading the music press to coin the term, and their style of music has generally had a positive reception from music critics. Commercially, the band has been very successful, earning many No. 1 albums as well as gold and platinum certifications in countries around the world. Their grand live performances, which often feature pyrotechnics, have contributed to the growth in their popularity. Despite success, the band has been subject to some controversies, with their overall image having been criticized; for instance, the song "Ich tu dir weh" forced its parent album Liebe ist für alle da to be re-released in Germany with the song removed due to its sexually explicit lyrics.
Musical style and lyrics
Rammstein is considered a Neue Deutsche Härte band, and is also often described as industrial metal. Other descriptions include hard rock and gothic metal, as well as nu metal, alternative metal, symphonic metal, progressive metal, and "techno metal". Rammstein was traditionally inspired by bands such as the Slovenian group Laibach, known for its provocative songs, often citing political symbols of the far-right and whose music style also combines different genres, or the German rock band Oomph! However, the band members don't see a real connection to Laibach – apart from the similarity in vocal style which Flake Lorenz admitted in a Viva interview from 1997. In the same interview Richard Kruspe said: "For me, Laibach is a very, very intellectual story. Rammstein is much more emotional for me – in the beginning. And I can't do anything with that intellect that Laibach uses."
Live performances
Since their early years, Rammstein are particularly known for their over-the-top live performances, making such extensive use of pyrotechnics that fans eventually coined the motto, "Other bands play, Rammstein burns!". Following an accident in Berlin on 27 September 1996, in which some burning decorative parts of the stage collapsed, the band started using professionals to handle the pyrotechnics. Lindemann subsequently qualified as a licensed pyrotechnician, and often spends entire songs engulfed in flames. He has suffered multiple burns on his ears, head, and arms.
The band's stage costumes are also known for being outlandish. During the Reise, Reise Tour, they wore lederhosen, corsets, and military-inspired uniforms with German steel helmets; during the Mutter Tour, the group kept to the themes of the album artwork and descended onto the stage from a giant uterus while wearing diapers. During the Völkerball concert, among others, Lindemann changed costumes between songs and dressed accordingly for each. For example, for the song "Mein Teil", he was dressed as a blood-soaked chef; in "Reise, Reise", he dressed as a sailor. The rest of the band each wore their own preferred costume, but none quite as bizarre as Till's. The band's flair for costumes is evident in their music videos as well as their live shows. In the "Keine Lust" video, all members except Lorenz are dressed in fat suits. In the "Amerika" video, all members of the band wear astronaut costumes.
Since the Mutter Tour in 2001, Rammstein have worked with stage designer Roy Bennett, who helped the band in developing the look of the stages. With the Ahoi Tour in 2004/2005, the band began using a two-level stage, with half the band playing the lower level and the other half on the upper level. At this tour, the upper level rose over 2 meters above the stage floor and had an oval entrance just beneath the drums. At both sides of the upper level, a special lift made it possible for the band members to access both stage levels.
On the Liebe ist für alle da Tour in 2009, the new stage still had a two-level design. This time, however, the upper level only had about half the height as on the previous tour. Stage entrance was possible by a hydraulic ramp in the middle of the stage floor. At each end of the upper level, stairs were placed in order to gain access to both levels. This tour included not only the extensive use of pyrotechnics, but also a massive lighting show, such as the band's logo lit up as big lamps on four enormous collapsible towers, forming the industrial backdrop of the set and being capable of different lighting effects.
During the arena shows of the Made in Germany 1995-2011 Tour, the stage was slightly altered with new set pieces such as a large industrial fan as well as new backdrops. The most noticeable addition was a long catwalk, connecting the main stage to a smaller stage in the middle of the audience. During the 2013 festival leg of the tour, the bridge and smaller stage were omitted. For the 2016 Festival Tour, the band kept the stage itself mostly unchanged, though had the entire lighting rig changed completely. According to Kruspe, the onstage antics are meant to get people's attention and have fun at the same time; Rammstein's motto, according to Schneider, is "do your own thing and overdo it"
Members
Since forming in 1994, Rammstein have retained a constant line-up. Richard Kruspe had said in a Revolver Magazine interview that it is because of the band respecting each other's wishes to take a break, either for personal reasons or to focus on a side project. Members of the band have had side projects that they take part in during Rammstein's inactivity. Kruspe currently fronts the group Emigrate while Till Lindemann began his project Lindemann in 2015.
Till Lindemann – lead vocals, 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
Studio albums
Herzeleid (1995)
Sehnsucht (1997)
Mutter (2001)
Reise, Reise (2004)
Rosenrot (2005)
Liebe ist für alle da (2009)
Rammstein (2019)
Zeit (2022)
Fried Eis
Rammstein Lyrics
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ich werde immer bei dir sein;
FERTIG - bin ich mit dir,
bis zum Morgen sitz ich da.
DU BIST - so ganz allein,
das Schicksal hat mich angelacht;
UNHEIL - hört wie ihr schreit,sie singen die letzten Melodien.
Uuuuh - you were the night
Holding breath, cause you all remind it
(DU BIST ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - and let me show you,
I am not alone
(DU ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - (???)
horror may remind it
TIEFE - die Einsamkeit,
es ist so weit - Aus Vorbei!
KRAFTLOS - Hab keine Angst,
sie singen die letzten Melodien
Uuuuh - you were the night
Holding breath, cause you all remind it
(DU BIST ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - and let me show you,
I am not alone
(DU ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - (???)
horror may remind it
Du gehörst zu mir, ich zeige wann und wie
Du hast keine and're Wahl, sie sind einsam und allein
allein.
allein
allein
du allein
Laaaahhh
Uuuuh - you were the night
Holding breath, cause you all remind it
(DU BIST ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - and let me show you,
I am not alone
(DU ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - (???)
Horror may remind it
May remind it
The song "Fried Eis" by Rammstein is a slow, melancholy ballad that explores themes of loneliness, love, and death. The lyrics express a sense of finality and closure, as the singer declares that "freedom is over" and that they will always be there for the person they are addressing. Despite the sense of resignation in the words, there is also a suggestion of defiance and strength, as the singer declares that they are finished with their love and will sit through the night until morning. The second verse introduces a note of horror, as the singer describes how the sound of people singing the "last melodies" of their lives sends shivers down their spine. The chorus repeats a haunting melody, with the words "du bist allein," emphasizing the overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness that the singer and, by extension, the listener, may feel.
The lyrics of "Fried Eis" are spare, leaving much of the meaning and emotion to be conveyed through the singer's voice and the music. The slow, mournful melody, emphasized by the use of a piano and a gentle beat, creates a sense of atmosphere that is both haunting and soothing. The song is a powerful reflection on the human condition, exploring the depths of human emotion and the ways in which we struggle to come to terms with the inevitability of death and the impermanence of love. The final chorus offers a note of hope, as the singer offers to show the listener that they are not alone, even in the face of the most profound darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
FREIHEIT - es ist vorbei,
The freedom is over.
ich werde immer bei dir sein;
I will always be with you.
FERTIG - bin ich mit dir,
Finished, I am with you.
bis zum Morgen sitz ich da.
I'm sitting here until morning.
DU BIST - so ganz allein,
You are so completely alone.
das Schicksal hat mich angelacht;
Fate has smiled at me.
UNHEIL - hört wie ihr schreit,
Disaster - hear how they scream.
sie singen die letzten Melodien.
They sing the final melodies.
Uuuuh - you were the night
Ooh - you were the night.
Holding breath, cause you all remind it
Holding my breath, because you all remind me.
(DU BIST ALLEIN)
(You are alone.)
Uuuuh - and let me show you,
Ooh - and let me show you,
I am not alone
I am not alone.
(DU ALLEIN)
(You alone.)
Uuuuh - (???)
Ooh - (???)
horror may remind it
Horror may remind it.
TIEFE - die Einsamkeit,
Deep - the loneliness.
es ist so weit - Aus Vorbei!
It is so far - it's over!
KRAFTLOS - Hab keine Angst,
Powerless - don't be afraid.
sie singen die letzten Melodien
They sing the final melodies.
du gehörst zu mir, ich zeige wann und wie
You belong to me, I will show you when and how to go.
du gehst.
You go.
Du hast keine and're Wahl, sie sind einsam und allein
You have no other choice, they are lonely and alone.
allein.
Alone.
allein.
Alone.
du allein
You alone.
Laaaahhh
Laaaahhh.
(DU BIST ALLEIN)
(You are alone.)
Uuuuh - and let me show you,
Ooh - and let me show you,
I am not alone
I am not alone.
(DU ALLEIN)
(You alone.)
Uuuuh - (???)
Ooh - (???)
Horror may remind it
Horror may remind it.
Contributed by Peyton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Mijangos Pain
ich werde immer bei dir sein;
FERTIG - bin ich mit dir, bis zum Morgen sitz ich da.
DU BIST - so ganz allein,
das Schicksal hat mich angelacht;
UNHEIL - hört wie ihr schreit,
sie singen die letzten Melodien.
Uuuuh - you were the night
Holding breath, cause you all remind it
(DU BIST ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - and let me show you,
I am not alone
(DU ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - (???)
horror may remind it
TIEFE - die Einsamkeit,
es ist so weit - Aus Vorbei!
KRAFTLOS - Hab keine Angst,
sie singen die letzten Melodien
Uuuuh - you were the night
Holding breath, cause you all remind it
(DU BIST ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - and let me show you,
I am not alone
(DU ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - (???)
horror may remind it
Du gehörst zu mir, ich zeige wann und wie
du gehst.
Du hast keine and're Wahl, sie sind einsam und allein
allein.
allein
allein
du allein
Laaaahhh
Uuuuh - you were the night
Holding breath, cause you all remind it
(DU BIST ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - and let me show you,
I am not alone
(DU ALLEIN)
Uuuuh - (???)
Horror may remind it
May remind it
Rammstein - Freid Eis
@okylist4827
Freiheit
Es ist vorbei
Ich werde immer bei dir sein
Fertig
Bin ich mit dir
Bis zum Morgen sitz ich an
Du bist
So ganz allein
Das Schicksal hat mich angelacht
Unheil
Hör wie es schreit
Wenn Sie singen Ihre letzte Melodie
You will deny, won’t agree but you’re uninvited (Du bist allein)
And let me assure you I am not alone (Nur allein)
I will deny, won’t allow
We’ll remain divided
Tiefe
Die Einsamkeit
Es ist so weit, aus, vorbei
Kraftlos
Hab keine Angst
Wenn Sie singen Ihre letzte Melodie
You will deny, won’t agree but you’re uninvited (Du bist allein)
And let me assure you I am not alone (Nur allein)
I will deny, won’t allow
We’ll remain divided
Du gehörst zu mir
Ich entscheide wann und wie du gehst
Du hast keine andere Wahl
Sie sind einsam und allein…allein
Nur…allein
@jordiandreaziniciurana1438
Freiheit
Es ist vorbei
Ich werde immer bei dir sein
Fertig
Bin ich mit dir
Bis zum Morgen sitz ich an
Du bist
So ganz allein
Das Schicksal hat mich angelacht
Unheil
Hör wie es schreit
Wenn Sie singen Ihre letzte Melodie
You will deny, won’t agree but you’re uninvited (Du bist allein)
And let me assure you I am not alone (Nur allein)
I will deny, won’t allow
We’ll remain divided
Tiefe
Die Einsamkeit
Es ist so weit, aus, vorbei
Kraftlos
Hab keine Angst
Wenn Sie singen Ihre letzte Melodie
You will deny, won’t agree but you’re uninvited (Du bist allein)
And let me assure you I am not alone (Nur allein)
I will deny, won’t allow
We’ll remain divided
Du gehörst zu mir
Ich entscheide wann und wie du gehst
Du hast keine andere Wahl
Sie sind einsam und allein…allein
Nur…allein
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@jululu_estrelinha
This is a masterpiece
@the2ndgem
This is a different band, Not Rammstein, pretty good. I wonder how many other underrated German bands are out there .... Eisbrecher is definitely among them, and this one.
@cloudzofchill2314
Till Lindemann was featured my guy
@hellcatspitfire2162
Eisbrecher je dois un des seuls français à écouter 😉 mais... Ich ❤🇩🇪
@JJE990
This is not Rammstein. It's Allein by Nemesea. Great song.
@engelMagnetar
toda la razon
@philipjorde7637
Sehr gutes Lied von Rammstein und sehr gutes Album ich wusste gar nicht dass es das gibt das muss wohl selten Sein
@rammstein6663
Das ist Nemesea mit Heli Reißenweber von Stahlzeit/Maerzfeld!
@inciozgur4461
Mein lieblings👌