179. Rammstein

We might have younger readers who may think that Rammstein is the best band to come out of Germany. Fans of Krautrock and the Scorpions may dispute this (as do we), but it is hard to dispute that Rammstein has been one of the more successful groups to come out of Germany in the past fifteen years. With an Industrial driven brand of Heavy Metal, Rammstein was able to cross borders and become successful in North America. This was an impressive feat considering they rarely sang in English. At some point, a second German group will crack the Hall; could it be Rammstein?

Should Rammstein be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 92.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.9%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 1.6%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2021
Country of Origin: Berlin, Germany
Why they will get in:
They are massively successful and one of the best concert draws ever.
Why they won't get in: Their genre is despised by the Hall.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums:
Herzeleid (1995)
Sehnsucht (1997)
Mutter (2001)
Rosenrot (2005)
Untitled (2019)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Asche zu Asche (From Herzeleid, 1995)
Du Hast (From Sehnsucht, 1997)
Ich Will (From Mutter, 2001)
Mein Tell (From Reise Reise, 2004)
Deutschland (From Untitled, 2019)