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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.

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

~Going Hollywood~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.

Although Rammstein had a fan base in America, it wasnt until the family values tour that they became very famous in the u.s.a. They got this opportunity by replacing Rob Zombie.~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 Rammsteins song Du Hast.

~Awards~

They have an unprecedented list of 18 awards ranging from best german artist at the MTV EMAs 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 MTVs EMAs!

1994-Rammstein [studio demo for contest]

1995-Herzeleid [Double Platinum]

1997-Sehnsucht [Double Platinum]

2001-Mutter [double platinum]

2004-Reise, Reise [platinum]

2005-Rosenrot [Platinum] [Gold]

2009-Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da #1 in German, Austria, Swiss, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Czech, Slovenian and European album charts.~Albums~

~Band Members~From left to right:Paul Landers-Guitar

Oliver Riedel-Bass

Christoph Schneider-Drums

Till Lindermann-Vocals

Christian lorenz-Keyboards

Richard Krupse-Lead Guitar

~where they are now~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 2011Richards Krupses side project logo

~Credits~

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