Rammstein News

It first hit the headlines in 2001 when Armin Meiwes killed, butchered and ate a computer technician called Bernd Brandes at his remote farmhouse home in Rotenburg near Kassel. This was an inspiration for Rammstein’s song “Mein Teil“.

According to the most recent news, police in Berlin have arrested a suspected cannibal killer who murdered a city bank worker and cooked his head on the top of the stove. This happened yesterday.

“It was a horror show,” said a police official. “The body parts had been sawed, hacked and sliced. He put them all over the apartment as if saving them up for a rainy day. But only the head was cooked, bobbing in a stewpot on top of the cooker.”

Source: germanherald.com

It is with huge sadness that we announce that Gert Hof as passed away, after a short illness, at age 60. Affenknecht sends their condolences to Hof’s family and friends.

Gert Hof

Gert Hof worked with Rammstein since 1996, playing the role of artistic director and light designer for the band’s concerts. He was also the author of the only official biography of Rammstein.

More information on Hof’s legacy is available at his official website.

As you may have noticed, we reduced the number of languages in which we provide the news. No more Italian, Polish and Russian. The reason: no people to update it.

What is really surprising to me is the fact that we were not able to find a German speaking fan who would be able to help us with the German mutation of Affenknecht. This leads me to a conclusion that was already confirmed during my stay in Germany: when I asked random Germans if they know Rammstein, they told me yes, but nobody listens to them in Germany, they are more popular abroad.

This might explain our problem. But I don’t want to give up so if you are native German speaking and would like to take care of the dying, let me know (in comments, via contact form, forum, …).

Have a good day!

There is an interesting article about the band who supported Rammstein.

Deathstars

Deathstars and Rammstein have been talking about touring before, so when I heard that they were going on this tour, I just texted Till (Lindemann, Rammstein vocalist) and said that we would like to come with them,” says Whiplasher. How intimidating was it to support a band like that? “It wasn’t scary to support them at all. It’s just a good vibe and raw power,” he says matter-of-factly.

Deathstars, completed by Jonas “Skinny Disco” Kangur (bass), Emil “Nightmare Industries” Nödtveidt (rhythm guitar, keyboards), Ocar “Vice” Leander (drums) and Eric “Cat Casino” Bäckman (lead guitar), is a goth/industrial metal band from Sweden that began its life in 2000 and has released three albums since.

Source and the whole article: asianage.com

Check out some exclusive snippets of the immense new Rammstein feature, as well as these incredible images MH captured while out in Berlin watching the iconic industrial metallers in their hometown!

“You won’t find necrophilia and child molesters in mainstream songs. We sing about it, and a lot of people are consternated but attracted at the same time”, explains frontman Till Lindemann of the band’s often controversial music.

Metal Hammer: You Won’t Find Necrophilia In Mainstream Songs

Source: metalhammer.co.uk and the new issue (now available)

Please be kindly advised there will be NO “Mask Contest” on Affenknecht. Some fans have asked for it as they have seen it on “other”, “non-English” Rammstein site(s). Obviously we have no sponsor nor official partner to organize such a contest, where you can win a mask. As a result, only German speaking fans would be able to wear Rammstein masks. On the other hand we’ve just sent money to OUR winner from Australia. Enjoy!

We are terribly sorry for a mistake we did in the previous post “Till Lindemann’s 49th Birthday“. As a result we hired a photographer who took a picture yesterday from Till’s party and we exclusively bring it to you! We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the mistake when lead singer of Motorhead head was shown instead.

Till Lindemann celabrates

Till Lindemann, Rammstein singer, celebrates 49th Birthday today

Congratulations, Till Lindemann, to your Birthday! Enjoy, celebrate and have a good one!

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According the the freshest news the band want to release a new single with a video. A new image appeared on the internet, it includes the band members and a verse from the song “Mein Herz brennt”. This is by the way the only song on the Made in Germany album, which had never a single edition released. All these infos are unconfirmed at the moment.

You can observe and masturbate over the picture here

The video shall be shooted in this abandoned Sanatorium

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year from Affenknecht.com!

As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued interest in Rammstein and this webpage.

May your holiday season and the new year be filled with much joy, happiness and success. We look forward to seeing you here in the coming year and hope our web continues for many years without being hacked / sued or misused.

Affenknecht team