Investigation launched into Rammstein’s frontman Till Lindemann

Berlin prosecutors have launched an investigation against Rammstein’s frontman, Till Lindemann, following multiple claims of sexual assault. Universal Music, which represents the band’s recorded music and publishing business, but is not involved in concerts and merchandising, has paused all marketing and promotional activities for the band. The accusations against Lindemann have come from several women who have made their claims on social media after a young Irish woman first revealed that she had been drugged and propositioned by Lindemann at a backstage party in Vilnius. Indications are that women were systematically recruited at concerts to engage in sexual relations with Lindemann. Lindemann’s lawyers have rejected all of the allegations against him and announced that legal action would be taken against all accusations of sexual misconduct. The German industrial metal band Rammstein is globally well-known for their taboo-breaking tactics and theatrical stage shows with pyrotechnics. The scandal has come out during the band’s European stadium tour, with row zero areas in front of the stage reportedly banned in Germany, where women were purportedly gathered for encounters with the singer.