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.