COVID-19 lockdowns, the band spontaneously wrote and recorded their eighth studio album, Zeit, which was released in April 2022. Rammstein was one of the first bands to emerge within the Neue Deutsche Härte genre, with their debut album leading the music press to coin the term, and their style of music has generally had a positive reception from music critics. Commercially, the band has been very successful, earning many No. 1 albums as well as gold and platinum certifications in countries around the world. Their grand live performances, which often feature pyrotechnics, have contributed to the growth in their popularity. Despite success, the band has been subject to some controversies, with their overall image having been criticized; for instance, the song "Ich tu dir weh" forced its parent album Liebe ist für alle da to be re-released in Germany with the song removed due to its sexually explicit lyrics. Design and Merchandise Rammstein Balenciaga 14 April 2021. Style Liebe ist für alle da (2009) Rammstein: Paris (2017) Guest appearance and guest artist Khira Li Lindemann Khira Li Lindemann who sings the chorus in the song Spieluhr and can be seen in the album Live aus Berlin and also when they play their tracks Tier, Engel, Nebel and Sonne etc. etc. Khira Li Lindemann only performs in Germany primarily and but also sometimes in some of the neighboring countries together with Rammstein. Schtiel Schtiel, (Till Lindemann & Richard Kruspe) (2003), performed in Russian. Sharleen Spiteri Stirb nicht vor mir (Don't Die Before I Do) Rammstein, (2005). Sharleen Spiteri sings the duet with Till Lindemann live with Rammstein in (2010). Marilyn Manson The Beautiful People, Rammstein (2012) and again in (2017), Marilyn Manson. (Heino) Heinz Georg Kramm Sonne Rammstein (2021), (Heino) Heinz Georg Kramm. Remixes Rob Zombie & White Zombie - Electric Head, Pt. 1 (The Agony) von White Zombie (Rammstein remix) (1994). Rob Zombie & White Zombie – Electric Head Pt. 2 (The Ecstasy) von White Zombie (Rammstein remix) (1994). Rob Zombie - Spookshow Baby (Rammstein Remix) 26 Oct (1999). History Founding and Herzeleid (1989–1996) In 1989, East German guitarist Richard Kruspe escaped to West Berlin and started the band Orgasm Death Gimmick. At that time, he was heavily influenced by US music, especially that of rock group Kiss. After the Berlin Wall came down, he moved back home to Schwerin, where Till Lindemann worked as a basket-weaver and played drums