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At the center of the allegations: Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann (here at a concert in Frankfurt in 2019)

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Rammstein apparently wants to investigate the allegations against singer Till Lindemann himself. As the dpa news agency reports, the band also hired a law firm for this after the start of the current tour. Previously, the WDR and the »Welt« had already reported. The aim is therefore to clarify the situation. This involves, for example, the use of drugs without the knowledge of those involved in the context of the concert.

The "Süddeutsche Zeitung" reported, citing the band's environment, that the law firm wanted to work through multi-page questionnaires with numerous employees involved in the tour. Interviews by e-mail, which the management sent out immediately after the first allegations of a concertgoer became known two weeks ago in Vilnius, are also to be included in the investigation. Results can be expected as early as next week. The name of the law firm was not disclosed.

Several women had made allegations against Rammstein frontman Lindemann in the past few days – some of them anonymously. Young women were specifically approached at concerts and Instagram to ask if they wanted to come to the after-show party. According to some women, sexual acts are also said to have occurred.

The most serious allegations so far: Female fans are said to have been secretly drugged. The band denied the allegations and asked not to be prejudged. A lawyer emphasized that there was a lack of "evidentiary facts." On Tuesday, however, it was announced that the band is parting ways with their "casting director", who is said to have recruited young women.

On Tuesday, further allegations in a video by influencer Kayla Shyx caused a stir. In it, the YouTuber described her experiences from an after-show party after a Rammstein concert. "We were just brought in there so that Rammstein could choose some," Shyx said.

Band doesn't want to be prejudged

In a statement, Rammstein said that the allegations had hit them very hard and that they were taken extremely seriously. »We say to our fans: It is important to us that you feel comfortable and safe at our shows – in front of and behind the stage.« It went on to say that the band asked not to be prejudged.

Starting Wednesday, Rammstein will play four concerts in Munich. Some changes have already been announced there: For example, there will be no so-called row zero in Munich and no after-show parties. In addition, the management has announced an awareness concept, details of which are not yet available.

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