1.15.2011

Ramstien Live in Cape Town

Ramstien Live in Cape Town

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Location:
The Grand West Arena, Grand West Casino, Vangaurd drive, Cape Town South Africa
Time:
From : Wednesday, 09 February 2011 20:00
Until : Thursday, 10 February 2011 23:00
Seats available:
Unlimited seats
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Some bands entertain, Rammstein destroy! There are so few genuine rock monsters waiting to take up the mantle created by the likes of AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Well, look no more: enter Rammstein! With influences of industrial hard rock, heavy metal and electronic music diluted by punk rock, and gothic sounds, Rammstein have sold over 15 million records worldwide, including multiple Gold albums and DVD releases in South Africa.

Rammstein is one of the most successful German-language bands of all time. Bass guitarist Oliver Riedel once commented that `German language suits heavy metal music. French might be the language of love, but German is the language of anger.
Since their formation in 1994, Rammstein has had no changes in their band line-up. Featuring Till Lindemann on vocals, Richard Z. Kruspe and Paul Landers on guitars, Oliver Riedel on bass guitar, Christoph Schneider on drums and Christian Lorenz on keyboards. 
 
 
 

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1.11.2011

No opening act for Rammstein

No opening act for Rammstein
Big Concerts has announced that Rammstein will not have an opening act.
The German music stars, who are coming to South Africa in February, and Big Concerts decided together that, because of the limited time available to them to set up the Rammstein stage, lighting, audio and pyrotechnics, there would be no supporting act.
The band has influences of industrial hard rock, heavy metal and electronic music, peppered with punk rock and gothic sounds. They have sold more than 15 million records around the world, and have had multiple Gold albums and DVD releases in SA.
They are one of the most successful German-language bands ever, and have performed at some of the most prestigious festivals and venues throughout their career.

No Opening Act For Rammstein SA Tour

Big Concerts says there will be no opening act for Rammstein’s SA tour.

The following message was posted on Big Concert’s official Facebook page:
In discussion with Rammstein we’ve agreed that there will not be an opening act on the South African tour. The main reason for this is the limited time we have available to setup the Rammstein stage/lights/audio/pyro. Doors still at 6pm and Rammstein on stage at 8pm.

APOCALYPTICA Says It Was Not Directly Involved In RAMMSTEIN Lawsuit

Finnish rock cello quartet APOCALYPTICA has released a statement clarifying a report that was originally published on the German web site Anwalt24.de which indicated that the band was forced to pay 45,000 euros (approximately $59,000) in damages to German industrial rockers RAMMSTEIN. According to the site, the legal action arose in connection with a German advertising campaign for APOCALYPTICA's 2007 album, "Worlds Collide", which featured guest vocals from RAMMSTEIN singer Til Lindemann. The record was reportedly sold in Germany with a sticker across the cover that said, "featuring RAMMSTEIN." The Regional Court of Berlin ruled against APOCALYPTICA in the case for trademark infringement.

APOCALYPTICA's official statement regarding this matter reads as follows:

"The [Anwalt24.de] article's headline [which suggested that APOCALYPTICA was forced to pay damages to RAMMSTEIN] is substantially wrong: neither the band APOCALYPTICA nor their management are or were involved in the described lawsuit. However, the parties involved are the band RAMMSTEIN and Sony Music Entertainment GmbH, as the successor of the by now-defunct affiliated label GUN Records.

"APOCALYPTICA and Halbe Miete Management regret the events, but neither had any influence on a violation of trademark and naming rights, nor any part in whatsoever resulting agreements.

"It is correct that GUN Records published advertisements with the stated endorsement disregarding existing agreements, and the band RAMMSTEIN subsequently filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment GmbH as the parent company. It is furthermore correct that Sony Music Entertainment GmbH and RAMMSTEIN have agreed on a settlement, the details of which, however, are unknown to APOCALYPTICA and Halbe Miete Management. We ask that further articles on the topic correctly reproduce the facts."

This incident adds to a recent stretch of bad news about APOCALYPTICA. As previously reported, the band has been forced to pull the vocals of SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith off the group's new single, "Not Strong Enough", after the band failed to secure the right to release the song to radio with Smith's voice on it from SHINEDOWN's label, Atlantic Records.

APOCALYPTICA member Eicca Toppinen told The Pulse Of Radio that making records which feature multiple guest vocalists, like the band's last two efforts, is often a logistical nightmare. "It's really a big, complex process, because it's so much company policies and so much schedule problems and people can't come to APOCALYPTICA record and release a single with us if they have own release coming at the same time," he said. "So it's a lot of this kind of thing."

Smith's vocal track remains on the version found on the group's latest album, "7th Symphony", while the radio version will feature vocals from HOOBASTANK's Doug Robb.

Finally, health issues on the part of member Perttu Kivilaaskso forced APOCALYPTICA to postpone a U.S. tour and a number of European dates, all of which have been rescheduled.

Rammstein - Lindemann Wins Damages From Apocalyptica

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RAMMSTEIN frontman TILL LINDEMANN has won damages from Finnish rockers APOCALYPTICA after accusing the group of copyright infringement.
The German musician sued the heavy metal band after making an appearance on their 2007 album Worlds Collide. His complaint stated a sticker on the CD suggested the record featured a contribution from Rammstein, rather than just him.
The case went before Germany's Regional Court of Berlin last month (Dec10) and the judge agreed that trademark infringement had occurred and ruled the band should pay $57,000 (£38,000) in damages.

1.07.2011

Apocalyptica Sued By Rammstein




Apocalyptica has experienced a couple legal hurdles recently. First, The Regional Court of Berlin has convicted Apocalyptica for trademark infringement against Rammstein. The Finnish cello metallers face a fine of 45,000 Euro. The Finnish band was sued over the album's release being promoted on stickers, magazines and posters with the words "featuring Rammstein" without the authorization of the band and their management, despite the appearance of Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann and guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe on the track "Helden" (a David Bowie cover of "Heroes").
In other Apocalyptica news, Atlantic Records would not give clearance to promote the album version of "Not Strong Enough," which features Brent Smith of Shinedown, to radio in the US. This was due to Shinedown's "Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)" track off The Expendables soundtrack competing for radio play at the same time. Doug Robb of Hoobastank has now recorded a vocal track for the song and that is the version that will be going to radio in the U.S. on January 18, 2011. The track will be released digitally as well.

1.04.2011

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag Till!!!!!!!!!!!!


Apocalyptica to pay 45,000EUR for Rammstein trademark infringment

Apocalyptica has been ordered to pay 45,000€ stemming from an advertising campaign in Germany from the bands 2007 release "Worlds Collide". The judgment was entered in Germany late last week awarding compensation to Rammstein for trademark infringement.

In 2007, the Finnish cellist group, Apocalyptica, released "Worlds Collide" featuring many guest musicians, including Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann. Promoting the albums release on stickers, magazines and posters were the words "featuring Rammstein" which wasn't authorized by the band.