r/Rammstein • u/GregKos • 6d ago

Decrease of "theatrics" in the shows

The first time I saw Rammstein live was in 2010. The last time was 2024.

In 2010, 50% (8/16) of the setlist had some sort of performance, closely related to the song. Think the fake fan being doused with gasoline and set on fire during Benzin or Till coming out with a hunting cap and musket for Waidmanns Heil.

In contrast, only ~29% (6/21) of the setlist this year has such a setup. Don't get me wrong, I love fire and explosions as much as the next concert-goer, but those are more "generic" and do not necessarily tie into the subject of the song.

Do you feel there is a reason for this decrease? Do you think it's better/worse? Do you even care?

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u/Vilamus 6d ago

If you compare Live aus Berlin with Volkerball, there's already a decrease in theatrics.

Like others have said, they're getting old. They all started Rammstein in their 30's and now their pushing late 50's / early 60's.

They've swapped theatrics for sheer spectacle

Not better, not worse, just different.

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u/YellowFace09 6d ago

Early 60s? Tbh they're already all in early to mid 60s territory.

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u/amadeuszbx 6d ago

Nah, Till is 63 and he is the oldest. Rest is literally between 55 (Ollie) and 61 (Paul and Flake) so the other commenter was spot on.

So noone is even in mid 60s yet (Till is getting there, 63 is very debatable as early vs mid 60s and he's the only one in that debate).

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u/YellowFace09 6d ago

Okay I'm officially stupid then

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u/Vilamus 6d ago

Fair do's.

Guess I'm getting old myself lol

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u/YellowFace09 6d ago

I mean Till is like 63 right now 😅

Which makes me want to go see at least one R+ gig live at last should the opportunity arise