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Rammstein

Rammstein, founded in 1994, is one of Germany's best known and most internationally successful industrial metal bands. In 2023, a wave of accusations of sexual assault hit the band's frontman, Till Lindemann.

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Rammstein: Sons of East German punk

Rammstein members grew up in the GDR's punk and underground scene — a subversive tradition that still influences them.
MusicJuly 26, 2019
DW Euromaxx 20.07.19 | Planet Berlin Hutdesignerin

Planet Berlin: hat designer Fiona Bennett

We meet Berlin hat designer Fiona Bennett, who is originally from England.
LifestyleJuly 20, 201904:43 min
Rammstein Konzert Tour 2019

Rammstein's growing club of celebrity fans

These famous people — from David Lynch to Kiefer Sutherland — are avid fans of German hard rock band Rammstein.
CultureJuly 16, 20197 images
Rammstein Konzert Tour 2019

Rammstein on Tour: Live in Berlin

Fans devour the band's images, recordings and controversies. DW was in Berlin to capture the band's live show.
MusicJune 26, 2019
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Rammstein in the Berlin Olympic Stadium 

Rammstein in the Berlin Olympic Stadium: pyrotechnics, pyrotechnics, pyrotechnics.
CultureJune 26, 201902:52 min
Till Lindemann

Rammstein singer investigated for assault

The heavy metal front man is accused of beating a 54-year-old man from Hamburg in a hotel bar.
SocietyJune 12, 2019
Rammstein Konzert Gelsenkirchen Veltins-Arena

How I learned to love Rammstein

What is it like to experience a Rammstein concert? DW music editor Rick Fulker describes his baptism of fire.
MusicMay 28, 2019
Performance von Till Lindemann

Everything you need to know about Rammstein

A new album and the beginning of the legendary band's Europe Stadium Tour mark a new chapter for the shock rockers.
MusicMay 27, 2019
Rammstein in a photo from their new album

Rammstein releases first studio album in 10 years

The German band Rammstein has finally put out a new album, but not all fans are pleased.
MusicMay 17, 2019
Deutschland | Rammstein-Single Release in Berlin

Rammstein's second single 'Radio' debuts on a Berlin wall

Following Rammstein's incendiary "Deutschland" video, the band is back with another ingeniously promoted single.
CultureApril 25, 2019
Rammstein mit Best-of-Album auf Platz eins

Rammstein video: Far-right clickbait or anti-fascist art?

The full video to Rammstein's new single "Deutschland," the first in a decade, has generated international controversy.
CultureMarch 29, 2019
Screenshot Rammstein Video

German band sparks outrage with Nazi camp video

A Rammstein video shows band members dressed as concentration camp prisoners with nooses around their necks.
MusicMarch 28, 2019
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German folk music legend Heino at 80

Heino with his signature sunglasses and platinum blond hair is an icon of German folk and pop music.
MusicDecember 13, 20186 images
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Rammstein and their pop-up store

An exclusive look at the Rammstein props exhibition and pop-up store in Berlin.
MusicOctober 19, 201801:41 min
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PopXport Spezial: Rammstein

Feuer frei! In dieser Ausgabe von PopXport Spezial widmen wir uns den Schock-Rockern Rammstein.
MusicAugust 24, 201826:00 min
05.2013 DW PopXport Special Sendungslogo

PopXport Special: Rammstein

This time, PopXport Special devotes an entire show to shock-rockers Rammstein.
MusicAugust 24, 201826:01 min
Helene Fischer

German musicians' trademark protection, from diapers to matches

Many musicians register their name for trademark protection. Here are a few prominent German examples.
MusicJuly 6, 20186 images
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PopXport Special: Rammstein

DW charts Rammstein’s rise to international fame and takes you to the premiere of their new concert film.
MusicNovember 18, 201726:00 min
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8 similarities between Wagner and Rammstein

DW's music editor Rick Fulker looks into what the 19th century composer has in common with shock rockers Rammstein.
MusicJuly 28, 2017
Bildkombi Richard Wagner Rammstein

Wagne(r)ammstein

The composer and the band have more in common than you may think.
MusicJuly 28, 20178 images
01.2012 DW PopXport

PopXport Special: Rammstein

DW charts Rammstein’s rise to international fame and takes you to the premiere of their new concert film.
MusicJuly 14, 201726:00 min
Musikfestival Rock am Ring

Green light for Rock am Ring music festival

Officials say the Rock am Ring festival at Nürburgring can proceed as planned after it was halted due to terror fears.
TerrorismJune 3, 2017
Rock am Ring 2015

Rammstein headline Rock am Ring

Germany's mega rock music festival is back on home turf with a bumper line-up including Rammstein and System of a Down.
CultureJune 1, 2017
01.2012 DW PopXport

PopXport - The German Music Magazine

This week, PopXport Spezial devotes an entire show to shock-rockers Rammstein.
MusicMay 26, 2017
01.2012 DW PopXport Quiz

PopXport-Quiz: Who made the original of "Ist Da Jemand"?

We're giving away CDs by Giant Rooks, Judith Holofernes, Rammstein and Marteria.
MusicMay 19, 2017
01.2012 DW PopXport

PopXport: The German Music Magazine

This week: Marteria, Judith Holofernes, Rammstein, and Giant Rooks.
MusicMay 19, 2017
Guitarist from the Scorpions playing at a concert in Budapest, © picture-alliance/dpa/B. Mohai

5 European stars whose first jobs might surprise you

Before being catapulted to fame, many stars pursued more conventional career paths.
CultureMay 19, 2017
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Musicians congratulate PopXport

Rammstein, Tokio Hotel, Scooter, Cascada and Scorpions congratulate PopXport on its 500th show.
MusicApril 8, 201701:41 min
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PopXport celebrates its 500th show

PopXport looks back at the best of our 500 shows to date.
MusicApril 8, 201705:22 min
PopXport

PopXport celebrates its 500th show

PopXport looks back at the best of our 500 shows to date.
MusicApril 7, 2017
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Musicians congratulate PopXport

Rammstein, Tokio Hotel, Scooter, Cascada, and Scorpions congratulate PopXport on its 500th show.
MusicApril 7, 2017
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Rammstein hits the cinema

A new documentary about Rammstein is out in the cinemas.
CultureMarch 18, 2017
01.2012 DW Euromaxx

Euromaxx- Lifestyle Europe

Roland Emmerich wins an award, Rammstein hits the cinemas and versatile Cate Blanchett.
CultureMarch 18, 2017
01.2012 DW PopXport

PopXport: The German Music Magazine

The new Rammstein film, a new European tour for Tokio Hotel, and a new album for Milky Chance.
MusicMarch 17, 2017
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Rammstein sets movie theaters on fire

The new film "Rammstein: Paris" will hit movie theaters around the world on March 23.
MusicMarch 17, 2017
DW popxport | Rammstein

Rammstein sets movie theaters on fire

The new film "Rammstein: Paris" will hit movie theaters around the world on March 23.
MusicMarch 17, 201703:36 min
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10 Depeche Mode covers by famous singers or bands

As Depeche Mode releases its new album, "Spirit," here's a look back at the musicians who've covered the 80s cult band.
CultureMarch 17, 201711 images

The Top 10 German music acts of the new millennium

In the new millennium, the laptop replaced the professional studio and music production was revolutionized.
MusicJanuary 2, 2017
01.2012 DW PopXport

2016 in German Pop Music

Udo Lindenberg, Rammstein, Beginner: which acts dominated the German music scene over the last 12 months?
MusicDecember 18, 201605:48 min
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Sex sells: 11 scandalous songs in Germany

"Je t'aime" by Jane Birkin stirred an uproar in the late 1960s. Here are 11 songs that also ruffled a few feathers.
CultureDecember 14, 201611 images
Russian poetry book by Rammstein-Frontman Till Lindemann

Rammstein singer surprises with poetry performance in Russia

Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann's poetry was published in Russian - and performed in a chic Moscow theater.
CultureNovember 18, 2016
Ranking Show, Rammstein, Milky Chance, Scorpions, Kraftwerk

The Top 10 albums from Germany

Rammstein, Scorpions, Milky Chance and more – we bring you the 10 top charting albums from Germany.
MusicOctober 14, 2016

The Top 10 German-language hits from Germany

Rammstein, Tokio Hotel, and more – we present the Top 10 German-language hits from Germany.
September 23, 2016
Till Lindemann, Singer of Rammstein, (Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa/Axel Heimken)

High Five: 5 European stars with first jobs you probably wouldn't have expected

They became famous as musicians but these celebrities started off with completely different jobs.
CultureJune 24, 20165 images
Till Lindemann sings 'Engel' with wings afire. Photo: Universal

Everything you need to know about Rammstein

Rammstein have launched their world tour with a bang, with frontman Til Lindemann donning an explosive vest.
June 7, 2016
Till Lindemann, singer of Rammstein, Copyright: dpa - Bildfunk

Rammstein sues Germany over indexed album

World famous for its provocative imagery, Rammstein had an album indexed in 2009. Now the band is suing the state.
April 5, 2016
Musik, Bosse, Symbiz, Madeline Juno, Jochen Distelmeyer, Rammstein, Prinz Pi

PopXport – The German Music Magazine

We profile Bosse and Symbiz. Plus: Madeline Juno, Jochen Distelmeyer, Prinz Pi and Rammstein.
February 19, 2016

From David Guetta to Rammstein: Our playlist for Paris

These 20 songs show the many faces of Paris: from party capital to the most romantic place in the world.
November 17, 2015
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PopXport - the German music magazine

Meet up wtih Felix Jaehn, catch The BossHoss in the studio and watch Savage Machine in the Wacken Metal Battle.
October 19, 2015

Rammstein – Rock export from East Berlin

Risen from the Ruins: The band Rammstein and German reunification.
MusicOctober 3, 201503:43 min