Prior to RAMMSTEIN‘s concert in Berlin, a series of demonstrations erupted on Saturday in response to the accusations levelled against the band’s vocalist, Till Lindemann. Police reports indicate that approximately 300 individuals rallied outside the Olympic Stadium, advocating for the cancellation of the concerts. These protesters had initially gathered at the stadium in a form of demonstration.
“Shame on you!” shouted the protesters, hoisting their hands in offensive gestures. The RAMMSTEIN devotees retorted with a similar sign. The atmosphere lightened slightly thereafter, but the counter-protesters remained. As the concert attendees indulged in currywurst and beer outside the stadium, their eyes were drawn to the anti-RAMMSTEIN placards until the concert’s commencement.
As previously reported, RAMMSTEIN frontman Till Lindemann is being investigated for sexual assault by Berlin prosecutors. The investigation was initiated after multiple women alleged that they were drugged and engaged in sexual activity at Rammstein’s after-show parties.
“Preliminary proceedings have been initiated against Till Lindemann, on allegations relating to sexual offences and the distribution of narcotics,” a spokeswoman for the Berlin public prosecution’s office said in a statement.
According to the AFP news agency, the investigation into Till Lindemann‘s alleged sexual assault is being carried out by Berlin prosecutors, who initiated it themselves and also based it on several criminal complaints filed by third parties who were not directly involved in the incidents.
The recent scandal involving RAMMSTEIN emerged when accusations of abuse were leveled against Till Lindemann. Young female fans claimed that they were handpicked by a Russian “casting director” named Alena Makeeva to attend exclusive parties with the band, particularly Lindemann. These women alleged that they were groomed and sexually assaulted by Lindemann at these events, with some also accusing him of drugging their drinks.
