The Beginning In the beginning Rammstein was made up of three members. Led by lead guitarist Richard Krupse, who left his band Orgasm Death Gimmicks to purse what is now known as Rammstein. He started it with his two roommates Christoph Schneider and Oliver Riedal. Today they are considered part of the German Neue Deutsche Harte scene, however Richard started the band to get away from this, he wanted to start something new and fresh. He wanted something that had two hardcore guitars, crazy props, and of course FIRE! After hearing the incredible voice of Till Lindermann from the band First Arsch, he soon persueded him to join his project. The four of them entered a contest under the name Rammstein and won the prize, which was their first album “Herzeleid”. After winning the contest Richard added Paul Landers and Christian Lorenz from the band “Felling B”. They were the final two members and have been making music together ever since.

The same year they recorded Herzeleid, they went on the “Aus Live Berlin” tour which traveled from Germany through Eastern Europe.

LESS THAN 2 YEARS LATER, RAMMSTEIN WAS APPROACHED FROM TRENT REZNOR OF NINE INCH NAILS. HE WAS PRODUCING THE SOUNDTRACK FOR “LOST HIGHWAY” WHICH INCLUDED SONGS FROM MARIYLN MANSON, NIN, SMASHING PUMPKINS AND OF COURSE RAMMSTIEN. THE FOLLOWING YEAR RAMMSTIEN WAS ASKED TO BE PUT ONTO ANOTHER SOUNDTRACK, THIS TIME IT WAS FOR “MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION”. THEY PLAYED ONE OF THEIR TOP SELLING SONGS “ENGEL”.

~Family Values Tour 98’~ The head liner of the tour was korn, along with Incubus, orgy and ice cube. They were all very popular artists at the time, so when the live CD released, every rocking American was listening to Rammstein’s song “Du Hast”.

They have an unprecedented list of 18 awards ranging from “best german artist” at the MTV EMA’s to Best album, song and video from the MetalHammer awards. They have been nominated for “best metal Performance” at the Annual Grammys twice, and was nominated for best rock song at MTV’s EMA’s!

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From left to right:  Paul Landers-Guitar  Oliver Riedel-Bass  Christoph Schneider-Drums  Till Lindermann-Vocals  Christian lorenz-Keyboards  Richard Krupse-Lead Guitar

Rammstein is still together and still producing awarding winning, top selling music. Richard Krupse has started another project called “Emigrate”, which he is vocals and lead guitar. His band members includes Henka Johansson on drums, Olsen Involtni on rhythm guitar, and Arnaud Girourx on bass. Rammstein in Concert 2011 Richard’s Krupse’s side project logo

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