Tag: rammstein

A few of my friends are amazed at my liking for this band, and wonder what I could possibly like that has me raving about them. Now, I’ll admit that some of the imagery they use when playing live is a bit over the top, but there is no denying that most of their songs are built up from huge guitar riffs, and we should all know by now that is what I love the most. I also like some electronic music, and Rammstein do combine them both very well.

Sonically this album is killer, and super clear even when played at higher volumes. Just to blow my assumption about their reliance on guitar, the first three tracks are more electronic in nature with the guitar taking a back seat, but normal service is resumed with Giftig and the single Zick Zack, which is killer. That riff and groove are undeniably awesome and it is most definitely my favourite track. OK is the perfect mix of electronic and crunch, and Dicke Titten with the intro of the oompah band is genius.

I like this album a lot and it adds some light and shade to my collection.

9/10 from The Grooveman.

This the band’s third release that came out in 2001, which sent them into a whole different league. There was a German industrial band called Die Krupps around in the eighties that must have been a huge influence on Rammstein, especially with the heavy guitars over the industrial elements. This is my favourite Rammstein album – the riffs are so huge and the beats are pounding that you just have to bang that head. The production is huge and sounds incredible, and this pressing from 2015 is highly recommended.

Links 2 3 4 has a groove to die for and those guitars are huge. It’s quickly followed by Sonne with an electronic pulse that leads into that crushing guitar riff. Ich Will is next, and I don’t care who you are, this track has to make you move . Whether it’s the hypnotic keys, the driving groove, or the incredibly simple monster riff – this is up there with the best metal tracks ever. The pure metal of Fever Frei follows and this is Rammstein at their heaviest. Again, the simplest of riffs drives this song along. The tracks that have been mentioned are what the band still play live, but even the less familiar tracks like Spieluhr, Rein Rays, and Zwiiter have huge riffs and massive grooves that you can’t ignore.

I know it’s not for everyone, but it’s such a good record.

10/10 from The Grooveman.