03 Jan 2024

The RammsteinWorld.com team wishes you a happy new year 2024!

Rammstein is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. There is no precise anniversary date, as the band formed gradually between late 1993 and early 1994. 1st January 1994 is generally accepted as the band's founding date. What can we expect from 2024? A European tour is on the agenda, as you know. But we might be surprised!

05 Nov 2023

Last Friday saw the release of Zunge, the third album in Till Lindemann's solo career that began in 2015, and the first under his own name (the previous two were released under the Lindemann project).

Till will be defending his new album on a European tour starting on 8 November in Leipzig and ending on 20 December in Paris.

This is a perfect opportunity for us to remind you that we cover Till's solo news on our LindemannWorld.com website, and on the associated social networks: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X.

17 Oct 2023

Due to high demand in the LIFAD pre-sale, Rammstein announced six additional shows:

  • 18+19.05.2024 - Dresde, Rinne
  • 11+12.07.2024 - Francfort-sur-le-Main, Deutsche Bank Park
  • 29+30.07.2024 - Gelsenkirchen, Veltins-Arena
LIFAD pre-sales for Dresden and Gelsenkirchen are now closed. General sales will begin at the same time as most other concerts, on Wednesday October 18 at 11:00 am CEST.

For the two Frankfurt concerts, as well as the one in Athens (venue is yet to be announced), LIFAD pre-sale will take place on November 7 at 11:00 CEST. General sales will start on November 9 at 11:00 CEST.

01 Sep 2023

As you probably know, the 2023 stadium tour has been a tumultuous one for Rammstein, following the accusations of a young Northern Irish woman, Shelby Lynn.

Until now, we had chosen not to communicate on the case. We think that now, with all the legal proceedings over, it's the right time to do it.

The facts, according to Shelby Lynn

It all began when Shelby Lynn made a series of posts on social networks, claiming to have been drugged at the Rammstein concert in Vilnius on May 22, 2023. She was then one of a group of young women selected on social networks by another young Russian woman, Alena Makeeva, to attend the concert in an area set up between the stage and the front row, known as "row-zero". According to her, at a pre-concert party between Till and the girls, she had a few alcoholic drinks and agreed to meet Till alone during the concert, during the remix of Deutschland, in which the singer never takes part. Afterwards, she found herself in an abnormal state, as if a drug had been added to her drink. During the remix, Till asked for a sexual relationship in a small room under the stage, which she refused, provoking the anger of Till, who had obviously been told that everything was agreed. Shelby Lynn said she barely remembered the rest of the evening. She went to an afterparty, then ended up at the hotel where she discovered bruises on her body.

The next day, she contacted the Lithuanian police. After a hearing, she was given a drug test. The results were negative.

The media frenzy

Over the following weeks, the case was reported in the international media. Some distortions occurred, even leading Shelby Lynn to insist that she had not accused anyone of rape. Reactions abounded on social networks. There was support from other girls who say they have had similar experiences, but also support for Rammstein, Alena Makeva or Till Lindemann. Young women explained that they had been part of the "row-zero" and had never had a problem. Some media announced that they were carrying out their own investigations - which yielded little additional information.

Rammstein, and its drummer Christophe Schneider, reacted on several occasions with statements on social networks (first statement of the band on Twitter/X, second statement of the band on Instagram, Schneider's statement on Instagram).

The consequences

Several partners have announced the suspension or cancellation of their collaboration with Rammstein. Among the biggest impacts are the termination of contracts with Ease Agency, the company that has been managing Rammstein's marketing since 2019, and most importantly the suspension by Universal Music Deutschland of all promotional activity linked to the band.

The tour was also slightly disrupted. Some German concerts were accompanied by feminist protests. Pussy was removed from the setlist, the "row-zero" system was abolished, as were after-parties at concert venues. Till Lindemann reacted a few times with sentences at the end of the concert, and the rest of the band showed solidarity.

Rammstein's Berlin offices were damaged. However, it is not known whether the burglary suffered by Till at the beginning of August is linked to the affair.

The Legal aspects

Following Shelby Lynn's report to the Vilnius police, the Lithuanian authorities opened an investigation. A few weeks later, it was closed due to lack of evidence.

After a few weeks, the Berlin public prosecutor's office also opened an investigation. People who had nothing to do with the events filed a complaint against Till Lindemann and Alena Makeva, based on the media coverage of the case.

While the investigation was underway, Till called on the services of law firm Schertz Bergmann. Among other things, it succeeded in having defamatory articles and YouTube videos banned.

The end of lawsuits

On August 29, 2023, the Berlin public prosecutor's office announced, via a press release, that it was discontinuing its investigation. The available evidence provided no proof that Till Lindemann committed sexual acts against women against their will, administered substances altering their will, or took advantage of a power differential towards minor sexual partners.

Regarding Shelby Lynn, the Berlin public prosecutor's office has evaluated the documents provided by the Lithuanian authorities (the result of the drug test is no longer available). They do not reveal any sexual offences, involuntary drug absorption or non-consensual sexual relations. No conclusions can be drawn from the hematoma.

Proceedings against Alena Makeeva have also been discontinued, in the absence of any evidence of criminal misconduct.

What now?

There is therefore no longer any legal action in progress against Till Lindemann, Rammstein or their team. For us Rammstein fans, this is excellent news. The fact remains, however, that the row-zero system and the parties that go with it, brought to light by the case, were a reality. It's up to everyone to make up their own minds about them and about Till.

For the moment, Rammstein's partners have not reacted to the discontinuation of the proceedings. It is likely that Universal Music, for example, will resume its obligations to the band.

It remains to be seen whether the case will have a long-term impact on Rammstein.

One thing is certain: there will be a before and an after Shelby Lynn.

05 Jul 2023

Cleopatra Records, an independent Californian label, will be releasing a an album of Rammstein covers entitled "A Tribute to Rammstein" on 25 August. It can be pre-ordered on the label's website, accompanied by this description:

The giants of German industrial metal, Rammstein, get their due recognition as one of the most influential industrial bands on the planet with this album of vicious cover versions! New school industrial acts such as Priest, Manntra, and Julien-K meet the vanguard veterans Frontline Assembly, Laibach, Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory) and Paul Ferguson (Killing Joke), Skold and more on a true clash of the industrial titans! Includes unqiue interpretations of Rammstein favorites from throughout the band’s career such as “Du Hast,” “Sonne,” “Deutschland,” “Engel” and more!

The tracklist is as follows:

  1. Du hast – Burton C Bell, Paul Ferguson & MGT
  2. Deutschland – Front Line Assembly
  3. Sonne – Skold
  4. Engel – Priest
  5. Amerika – Laibach
  6. Feuer frei! – The 69 Eyes
  7. Ausländer – Jah Wobble & Jon Klein
  8. Radio – Julien-K
  9. Ich will – Stoneman
  10. Keine Lust – Lacrimas Profundere
  11. Links 2-3-4 – Manntra
  12. Mein Teil – Original God (bonus track)
  13. Du hast – Leæther Strip (bonus track)

21 May 2023

The Europe Stadium Tour 2023 starts tomorrow night in Vilnius! It's a tradition: before each tour starts, our "travel journal" is put online. This page allows you to follow the tour date by date, with information, setlists and photos.

We will also post a reminder on our social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) a few hours before each concert with the essential information. Don't hesitate to follow us!

20 May 2023

Rammstein just ended their rehearsal concert in Vilnius, in front of a few hundred fans. We were lucky enough to be there to see the 2023 version of the Europe Stadium Tour.

In order not to spoil the surprise for anyone, we have hidden the setlist and you have to click on the button below to see it.

  1. Music for the Royal Fireworks
  2. 1.
    Rammlied
  3. 2.
    Links 2-3-4
  4. 3.
    Bestrafe mich
  5. 4.
    Giftig
  6. 5.
    Sehnsucht
  7. 6.
    Mein Herz brennt
  8. 7.
    Puppe
  9. 8.
    Zeit
  10. 9.
    Deutschland (RMX by Richard Z. Kruspe)
  11. 10.
    Deutschland
  12. 11.
    Radio
  13. 12.
    Mein Teil
  14. 13.
    Du hast
  15. 14.
    Sonne

  1. 15.
    Ohne dich
    Piano version
    avec Abélard
    B-Stage
  2. 16.
    Engel
    Scala & Kolacny Brothers version
    avec Abélard
    B-Stage
  3. 17.
    Ausländer
  4. 18.
    Du riechst so gut
  5. 19.
    Pussy

  1. 20.
    Rammstein
  2. 21.
    Ich will
  3. 22.
    Adieu
  4. Sonne
    Piano Version
  5. Haifisch
    Haiswing RMX by Olsen Involtini

17 May 2023

Abélard will release an album "Rammstein on Piano" on 9 June. The French piano duo Héloïse Hervouët and Emilie Aridon-Kociolek have signed with Decca Records, a label of Universal Music. They will be supporting Rammstein on their Europe Stadium tour 2023.

The album is already up for pre-order on Amazon and FNAC and will contain no less than 16 tracks! A first single will be released this Friday 19 May.

  1. Rammlied
  2. Mein Herz brennt
  3. Deutschland
  4. Mutter
  5. Zeit
  6. Engel
  7. Diamant
  8. Sonne
  9. Du hast
  10. Klavier
  11. Du riechst so gut
  12. Amour
  13. Seemann
  14. Frühling in Paris
  15. Meine Tränen
  16. Ohne dich

17 May 2023

After their books on Yukon and the Amazon, Till Lindemann and Joey Kelly will be releasing a third book entitled "Der Rhein: Tiefe Wasser sind nicht still". The two friends will take us on a journey along Germany's largest river.

The book contains 240 pages with poems by Till, an interview and photos by Thomas Stachelhaus. It will be released on 27 October 2023 and is already available for pre-order on Amazon.
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