RAMMSTEIN frontman Till Lindemann is locked in a legal battle with German publication Spiegel, alleging the outlet falsified documents. This comes after Spiegel published a report last June detailing severe accusations of sexual misconduct against Lindemann and the band, specifically related to their alleged “Row 0” afterparties.
Following the publication, Lindemann‘s legal team successfully prevented Spiegel from releasing further reports on the matter.
While the band has previously issued a statement acknowledging the allegations and promising an internal investigation, Lindemann has remained largely silent until now. He recently shared a cryptic poem on Instagram, sparking speculation about his future. The poem, while not directly addressing the controversy, carries a tone of finality, leading many to wonder if it signals a potential departure from the public eye.
You can read the poem below, as translated by Metal Injection from German:
Everything has its time
Here I am now, very ready
nothing can stop me from walking
the past throws up wrinkles
better later than too late
if unfortunately it no longer works
you should grab a hat and coat
to venture out into the wide world
new view, away from the old
look for new shores
smeared with guilt fades into atonement
need new colors new stages
I don’t ask for your understanding
I don’t need any other dish either
the verdict was already made that day
before asking me about the night
only light there in times of need
Torches like in “ROSENRED”*
Words and mood chilled
I’ve never felt so lonely
life is in shambles
continue further into ruin
The forest burned
Nothing left to clear
but ash is the best soil
to get out of it hopefully
I bow here with full thanks
So it’s not easy to leave at all
The time with you was really nice.With love and respect
Till Lindemann*Music video RAMMSTEIN
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