DJ aka GDR DJ Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Munich bans Rammstein on Christian holy day Controversial rock band Rammstein has been banned from performing in Munich on a German Christian holy day commemorating the dead – even though other concerts are allowed on November 20. City authorities forced the band to postpone the sold-out concert in the Olympiahalle as it was not seen as fitting for Totensonntag, or Dead Sunday. An appeal to the courts was rejected and the band is now rescheduling for two days later, as well as offering its fans who cannot go on the Tuesday, their money back. “It appears absolutely arbitrary that a Rammstein concert should be banned, while dozens of other concerts are allowed to take place,” a statement on the band’s website says. A cursory search for other events planned in Munich for November 20 reveals a concert by the rock-folk band Schürzenjäger, a jam session at the Munich jazz club Unterfahrt, a gig by surfer band The Drums, as well as numerous theatre performances, a matinee ballet and a morning classical piano recital, as well as a Murder Mystery Dinner at the Villa im Bamberger Haus. “We do not have any problem with Rammstein and are happy that they are coming to play here two days later. But it is not possible for them to play on Totensonntag,” Munich city spokeswoman Daniela Schlegel told The Local. She said Bavarian law meant that only events “of a suitably serious character” were allowed to take place on such a day. “This does not mean that there cannot be any musical performances at all; just that they must fit with the serious character of the day. Anyone who knows or has heard of Rammstein knows that it is very loud, with strong bass elements to the music and that the entire performance, with lights, pyrotechnics, and perhaps a person on fire, or obscenities, would not fit with the serious nature of the day.” When asked about the other events scheduled for November 20, she said that perhaps pop groups might be asked to focus on their ballads in their performances, and added that if Rammstein were to tone down its performance, “it would no longer be Rammstein.” Rammstein’s number one album Liebe is für alle da or 'There’s Enough Love for Everyone,' was put on Germany’s censorship index in November 2009, meaning those under 18 could not buy it. The censors said the album promoted unsafe sex and portrayed sexuality and power in a sadomasochistic manner. The ban was lifted after six months. But Rammstein fans are not the only ones forced to bend to Bavaria's fierce protection of Christian holy days – each year, Halloween parties are shut down at midnight in the southern German state because of the Catholic holiday All Saints Day on November 1. Source DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut the soldier Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 News for all Heavy-metall fans? Indeed i listen to many kinds of music but not Rammstein... maybe some others from Germany are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfang77 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Shame! It would be quite awkward if they sung "Spieluhr" on that day lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBacon Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 They always get a bad rap...bummer. I remember hearing the boxset for Liebe is Fur Alle Da came with 5 dildos though, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G!NG3R420 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I gotta say. That is bull. Rammstein is a great band. Just because of a holiday they shouldn't have had to move their show. Boo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wifestein Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Rammstein! I'd let them play there! Would have been epic if they sang their song "Hitler" on that day lol Those Christians already think they're going to hell anyways xD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfang77 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Rammstein! I'd let them play there! Would have been epic if they sang their song "Hitler" on that day lol Those Christians already think they're going to hell anyways xD Rammstein have a song called Hitler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Chigurh Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Rammstein have a song called Hitler? look it up it says not from rammstein. alhough listening to it !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wifestein Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Rammstein have a song called Hitler? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xglg0yjWtyo look it up it says not from rammstein. alhough listening to it !!!!! Not? really does sound like it though or maybe it's just me xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfang77 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xglg0yjWtyo Not? really does sound like it though or maybe it's just me xD That's a spoof based on a Rammstein song "Sonne" I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wifestein Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 That's a spoof based on a Rammstein song "Sonne" I think. good spoof then cus it kinda sounds like them though haha and song is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckun Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Rammstein are actually anti-nazi. Dispite their family history (no idea if what I've heard of their families is true but meh), and their fiery performances, they are pro-freedom and pro-peace. Banning things like this is just f***ing ridiculous. I wont get into a religious debate so I'll leave it at that. It's just like postponing the release of LOTR: The Two Towers because of 9/11.. I have sympathy for those affected by 9/11 obviously, but I don't see why something irrelevant should be cancelled because of a title or lyric.. Bleh w/e. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSnipeCattle Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 good spoof then cus it kinda sounds like them though haha and song is great It's weird... It's Sonne with different lyrics... and a singer who sounds way worse. Here is the real song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGLrrTbF3t8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBull Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I really like Rammstein, I did not know this news lol I greet you with this song: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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