Poland loves Rammstein, and it was one of the first European countries who took the German band to heart. The connection is not far-fetched: during the days of the Soviet Union, Poland and the GDR were neighbors and fellow Socialist states, both on the leash held by Moscow, and being only separated by the rivers Odra and Nieße, there were more similarities than not. Except for the language, of course.
Traditionally a conservative Catholic country, many Poles had a hard time seeing eye-to-eye with all the dicks and fire. So, with Rammstein being everything that a good Polish citizen really should loathe, their success is even more striking. It is a paradox.
What is a Rammstein concert? Rock opera? Performance art? Theatre? Just another heavy metal show, albeit a very good one? Are you pining for a Rammstein Unplugged show, or do you want more spectacle? Remember, boys and girls, this is for science, so be polite and thoughtful in the comments’ section and your comment may get featured in our next installment
Until next time, when we move even further east, we’ll treat you to a review by Cohonez from Feuerrader.pl – Rammstein fanclub from Poland. Enjoy!