According to their Facebook page, Big Concerts on Wednesday conveyed that “for all of those attending the Rammstein Cape Town concert tonight, doors will now open at 7pm and Rammstein are scheduled to go on stage at 8.15pm”.
Judging from Rammstein's reputation for spectacular shows with flamboyant, bionic arms, smoke and burning microphones, the German band Rammstein promise to leave a permanent footprint in South Africa.
In a recent documentary about the group, Anakonda Im Netz, they talk about their hardships in order to keep their reputation intact.
Band’s support
Some of the missiles have gone off at the wrong time or Till Lindemann, the lead singer with the dark voice and personality has gone too far with his burning bow.
Flake Lorenz, the keyboard player, is also the one who takes a “ride” in a rubber boat on the hands of the crowd – and this is if he doesn’t get turned upside down by the crowd and fractures his skull in the process.
Emu Fialik, the band’s manager, is in many respects the man that, apart from their music, contributes most to the band’s support.
Mass hysteria
His fascination with lights and sound helps to create the bigger picture that eventually gives shape to the performance.
“Special effects aren’t part of Rammstein's show to make them look pretty” says Fialik in the documentary. “It helps to carry the message of their music across. I often stand in awe over the effect the end result has on people.”
In Russia the government was so nervous about the band’s performance that they threw a cordon around the stadium – just in case mass hysteria was to break out.
Shot of tequila
Lindemann listens to Latin-American mariachi-music before going on stage – the same song before each show which apparently drives the rest of the band insane.
Riedel in turn likes to stretch his muscles while Kruspe always ensures his guitars are perfectly in tune.
Then, just before hitting the stage, they enjoy a shot of tequila together.
Schneider describes his experience of their performances as follows: “During a concert a magical atmosphere exists and you absorb the energy of 20 000 people. Then you play the last notes, the lights go on and the people walk out. For those few minutes, you realise you’re alive.”
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