Rammstein (pronounced [ˈʀam.ʃtaɪ̯n]) is an industrial metal band formed in Schwerin, Germany. The band was formed in 1994 and comprises Till Lindemann (lead vocals), Richard Z. Kruspe (guitar and backing vocals), Paul H. Landers (guitar, backing vocals), Oliver "Ollie" Riedel (bass guitar), Christoph "Doom" Schneider (drums and electronic percussion) and Christian "Flake" Lorenz (keyboards). Since their formation, Rammstein have had no changes in their line-up.
The majority of their songs are in German, but they have also performed songs entirely or partially in other languages including English, Spanish, French and Russian. As of 2013, they have sold over 35 million records worldwide. Rammstein's award-winning live shows are renowned for their pyrotechnic elements and both on- and off-stage theatrics. Rammstein's entire catalogue is published by Universal Music Group.