Why Rammstein is so controversial

​@RammsteinOfficial is Germany’s biggest rock export, tough, loud and provocative. We take a closer look at the legendary band that formed in 1994 around @TillLindemann_official and gets to grips with its shock rock aesthetics and lyrics. On this episode of Arts Unveiled we find out the secret to the stellar international success of German shock rockers Rammstein. #dwhistoryandculture #tilllindemann #rammstein Special thanks to Progress Film Verleih and Whisper & Shout director Dieter Schumann for permission to use excerpts from the 1988 DEFA documentary Fluestern & Schreien – Ein Rockreport’ 00:00 Intro 01:46 Why is Rammstein so controversial? 03:02 Is Rammstein right wing? 04:20 The roots of Rammstein 07:08 Location No.1 The Blacksmith 07:48 Location No.2 Schwerin 08:56 The Tale of Till Lindemann 11:38 Location No.3 The Band’s headquater 13:52 Location No.4 The Pike Club 16:08 The History of the name 16:58 Fascist aesthetics 19:
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