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Rammstein’s New Album Banned From German Store Displays
The album has been deemed “harmful” to children because of its “provocative art, lyrics and song titles,” according to the Guardian.
Rammstein’s sixth studio album, Liebe ist für alle da, which translates in English to “Love Is There For Everyone,” was released last month and is currently the No. 2 album in Europe. It turns out that sometimes you can judge a book (or album) by its cover. The cover features a painting of the band gathered around a table as they feast upon the naked body of a woman. I guess Rammstein have a funny definition of love.
This is Rammstein’s first time being honored with the bad boys distinction of a banned album. And what an album to be banned! The Guardian notes that the “special edition” box set of Liebe ist für alle da apparently includes “six pink latex replicas of the band members’ penises.”
The banned album ruling, which was made under section 18 of the Youth Protection Act, takes effect tomorrow, Nov. 11. Liebe ist für alle da will not be allowed to be put on public display in stores and can only be sold “under the counter.” Young German Rammstein fans that haven’t already picked up their copy of the album will be out of luck because as of tomorrow, retailers are banned from selling the album to anyone under the age of 18.
Rammstein have also been banned from performing the song “Ich tu dir weh” in concert.
“Ich tu dir weh” isn’t the only new Rammstein tune causing some controversy. The music video for “Pussy ” shows look-a-like band members involved in some definitely NSFW porno-esque sex scenes. A press release for the band proudly proclaims that “the video is the first to feature graphic adult content from a major recording artist.” Um, OK. Good job, guys.
Rammstein has given fans the heads up about the ruling on its Facebook page, reminding young metalheads to “take proof of your age with you when you go to [buy the album].”
Click here for the Guardian article.