Rammstein

Rammstein is a German metal band known for their crazy pyrotechnics. Lead singer Till Lindemann said, “You have to understand that 99 per cent of the people don't understand the lyrics, so you have to come up with something to keep the drama in the show.” It is a common occurrence for fans to be carried out of shows suffering from heat exhaustion from the heat of the fire and crowd. Lindemann became licensed in pyrotechnics after an accident in 1996 killed some fans. In addition to their pyrotechnics, the members of Rammstein have an affinity for odd or outlandish costumes on stage. They make sure the crowd has a great time at the show, especially because tickets are so expensive—floor tickets for their current US tour run upwards of $100.

The band’s six members started playing together in 1994 and released their first album, Herzeleid, the next year. They now have six studio albums and have sold 22 million albums worldwide. Despite their ages they keep drawing in crowds of all ages (except children)—members' ages range from 41 to 49. Some have said they are like the German Marilyn Manson for their sometimes questionable onstage antics, which can include nudity, obscenity, self-harm, and setting themselves or other band members on fire.