RZK Interview

Wat Kyk Jy has posted an interview with Richard, which is definitely worth a read. It's a bit different from the usual fare. Something that came up was the concepts that didn't make it onto LIFAD. These have been discussed in the various communities; whether we will have another Rosenrot-type follow-up. Richard's thoughts:

Well, at the moment I don't want to think about it. Something somebody told me is "if you wanna make God smile, tell him your plans", so haha, we don't need plans anymore. At the moment they're in the computer and they weren't strong enough to survive the record, so you know, there must be something wrong with that, you know? And everything belongs kind of to a time. That's my experience with music. You know, when you're in a special moment and a special time you write certain things and its kind of odd when like 5 years later you getting … unless it's strong otherwise its kind of dull because it wasn't on the record and when you listen to it you're moving yourself too… My guess is it will stay in the computer, haha.

Rammstein Symposium Comes With Warning

I love this. A symposium called 'Re-Reading Rammstein' being held at Georgia State University is billed as follows:

"Re-Reading Rammstein*: Neue Deutsche Härte and (Trans)National
Identity"
by Corinna Kahnke, Duke University
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7:00pm, in GCB 718

*A note on content: Songs, videos, and performances by the band
Rammstein include explicit material (obscenity, violence, nudity, and
sexuality). Please attend at your discretion.

Those saucy Germans.

RSA Show Review

There's a brief review of the Capetown show up here. It sounds like an awesome night was had by all.

Rammstein US Dates

The Gauntlet has given the US & Canadian dates for Rammstein's continued LIFAD tour. They are as follows:

May 5 - New York, NY - Izod Center (E. Rutherford, NJ)
May 7 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
May 8 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
May 10 - Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena (Rosemount)
May 13 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
May 15 - Seattle, WA - Tacoma Dome (Tacoma)
May 18 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
May 20 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
May 21 - Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center

See the TG link above for more information. Thanks for IBUA for the link!

Rammstein in US in May?

Rumour has it ticket sales will commence February 26, based on this Las Vegas date (thanks to sirkorn for the link). No word that I can find on the official Rammstein site, but this is definitely promising! I doubt it will just be the one date, so Americans can probably expect a series of dates to be announced. A US tour, even...

Combichrist: Throat Full of Glass Video

Tarantinoesque? In spades.

Johannesberg Photos

The Times Live has posted a nice little run of Photos from the second RSA show here.

Melbourne BDO Photos

Mandy Hall Media has posted shots from the Big Day Out in Melbourne, 1 February, 2011. They're rather good, and there are a few Rammstein shots.

Back to the Future

The set-list I posted for Johannesburg is bust. That show hasn't happened yet. My apologies for the stupidity. Need sleep...

J'Burg Set

I'm not sure about the order, but this was apparently the set-list in Johannesburg:

Rammlied
Waidmanns Heil
Weisses Fleisch
Wiener Blut
Ich tu' dir weh
Du reichst so gut
Links 2 3 4
Du hast
Bückstabü
Keine Lust
Feuer Frei
Frühling in Paris
Mein Teil
Benzin
Pussy

Sonne
Haifisch
Ich Will

Engel

Any corrections from RSA readers most welcome!

Update 20110211: I need to sleep more. This show hasn't even happened yet!

Thirsty Work

If this report is to be believed (far from certain), Rammstein are more concerned about keeping well-hydrated than about partying hard:

Their demands include skimmed milk, 30litres of non-carbonated water, 4litres of sparkling water, 10litres of 100% fruit juice in different flavours, and litres of energy drink Gatorade and Coca-Cola Light.

In contrast the article claims U2 have a much more extensive (and expensive) set of requirements:

The band's demands include that only "bottled beer", such as a case of Rolling Rock, four cases of Heineken, and half a case of Guinness stout, be provided.

Also high on the list is Cuervo Tequila, Stolli or Absolut vodka, a bottle of Jack Daniels Black Label, Moët White Star champagne, three "very good" French chardonnays and three "very good" French bordeaux wines, Mouton Cadet red wine, Jacobs Creek or Black Opal Australian white wine and a medium-quality port or sherry.

There's a very strong possiblity that this article is entirely a work of fiction, but it tickled my fancy.

Rammstein LIFAD Tour Ranks 24th in 2010

In an Event Industry News article I just found the current Rammstein tour is rated in the top 50 tours of 2010 in 24th place by Pollstar. Not bad.

New Combichrist Video

If you've been paying attention to Combichrist's various community channels you will be aware that they have filmed a video for Throat Full of Glass, which looks something like a Tarantino flick, judging from the making-of photos they've shared. They've announced the video will debut on Valentine's Day, and have posted a teaser for your delectation. Go-go Combichrist!

Also, if you haven't read it yet, check out my interview with Joe Letz here.

Till Breaks Schneider's Toy

Herr Lindemann, known for his meek and mild stage presence, shows us once again why one must always carry a spare drum kit on tour:



I really like how Schneider tries to keep playing, despite the flames pluming out of his drums.

Win BDO Tickets - Perth

Comment on the Rammstein fb page post about this and you can win one of five tickets to the Perth BDO.

Rammstein Auction Closed

They managed to raise over $3000. Nice!

Please Propagate

This tweet from the official Rammstein feed needs to be spread far and wide. Go toot your little tweeters, my twits!

Updated Meet Rammstein Post

The direct auction link is now included in the post.

A Shout-Out to the Aussies

I'm really worried about the people in north-eastern Australia about to weather the worst storm of their lives. I don't pray, but I will hope. If there was ever a time to take on board the message if the LIFAD campaign this is it. Think on, pray for, donate money to, and do anything you can to support those facing Cyclone Yasi.

Meet Rammstein & Help Flood Victims

You can bid at auction to meet Rammstein in Perth. Proceeds to the Aussie flood relief.

Update 20110202: Here you are, my darlings :)