Rammstein are coming to America. It's official: The legendary German industrial metal band will be playing in major US cities (including Baltimore) from April 20 to May 5.
They came to New York City and Los Angeles earlier this year, but it was probably easier to meet the pope than to get an un-scalped ticket. All of their shows sold out in less than five minutes.
Fans know that this is a big deal. Before this year's Made in Germany tour, the band hadn't been to America since 1998, when Massachusetts police arrested two of the members for simulating sodomy onstage. Thanks, Massachusetts. Meanwhile, they've been touring and selling out on every continent but North America (well, and Antarctica, if anyone even really considers that a real continent).
They've had hits and have been nominated for Grammys and MTV Awards, but their music isn't mainstream. Jam Showbiz once called it "music to invade Poland to."
The band, which formed in 1995, is still going strong and gaining fans. They've released six albums, most of which are great, and have managed to please fans by keeping their hard roots. They focus on stunning visuals and pyrotechnics, but this isn't KISS. Rammstein aren't a gimmick band.
Other than their stunning performances, Rammstein have attracted publicity through controversial videos (like "P***y") and unfortunate attention when it was revealed that the Columbine shooters liked Rammstein's music.
Americans who aren't fans might recognize their hits "Du Hast", "Amerika," "Feuer Frei!," "Ohne Dich" or "Links 2-3-4." Rammstein were also in the Vin Diesel action movie "xXx."
The singer, Till Lindemann, has said that he wants to retire within the next two years. This could be the last time they ever tour.
Pre-sales start today on TicketMaster and LiveNation. The opening act is Combichrist. Tickets go for $45-$85, depending on the venue and if you're in a nosebleed seat or close enough to feel the fire. On both sites, the band has the maximum rating (five stars) for performances.
Check out this music video for "Mein Teil," a song about the (real) cannibal case in Germany a few years back.
- Heather Butterworth
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