Rammstein have released an open letter to fans in response to last year’s sexual misconduct allegations against frontman Till Lindemann. In 2023, several female fans accused Lindemann of inappropriate behavior at Rammstein concerts and after-show parties linked to the band’s “Row 0” fanclub. Although the band initially denied the allegations, German authorities launched an investigation, which has since been dropped.
With their recent European stadium run concluded, Rammstein addressed the ongoing controversy in an Instagram post, acknowledging the seriousness of the accusations while claiming much of it is baseless and exaggerated. Lindemann is also suing the German publication Spiegel for allegedly falsifying documents related to the allegations. In a recent statement, Lindemann expressed his thoughts through a cryptic poem on Instagram, leaving fans uncertain about its meaning.
The band issued the following (translated via Google Translate):
“We would like to thank all our fans, friends and visitors to our concerts. Thank you for your support, warmth and support on this 2024 tour. We could feel this everywhere and we felt carried away by a wave full of emotions. It was an honor to be able to play for you, to be part of these happy moments and shared joy. Thanks to you we are a band that has found its joy again in music and on stage. Every concert was an act of healing for us. We appreciate it. We have been actively dealing with the allegations leveled against the band since last summer. We take this debate seriously, even if much of it is baseless and wildly exaggerated. It is an internal process that will accompany us for a long time. Each of us does it in our own way and deals with it differently. At this point, we would like to especially thank our families and loved ones for their unconditional support and love; They were also greatly affected by the accusations made and the media’s handling of them. We would like to thank our team, our management, all of our employees and everyone who supported us on this journey and remained loyal. This great stadium tour with this great show and this extraordinary stage has come to an end after 135 concerts in 5 years with 6 million fans. It’s not Rammstein. It’s not us. It’s not you. The path continues. Farewell, goodbye, GOODBYE!!”
Read Lindemann’s cryptic poem below (translated via Google Translate):
Here I am now, very ready nothing can stop me from walking the past throws up wrinkles better later than too late if unfortunately it no longer works you should grab a hat and coat to venture out into the wide world new view, away from the old look for new shores smeared with guilt fades into atonement need new colors new stages I don’t ask for your understanding I don’t need any other dish either the verdict was already made that day before asking me about the night only light there in times of need Torches like in “ROSENRED”* Words and mood chilled I’ve never felt so lonely life is in shambles further further into ruin The forest burned Nothing left to clear but ash is the best soil to get out of it hopefully I bow here with full thanks So it’s not easy to leave at all The time with you was really nice. With love and respect Till”
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