Benzin

Rammstein

About Benzin

"Benzin" (German, in English: Gasoline or Petrol) is a song by German industrial metal band Rammstein, released as the first single from their album Rosenrot. In Germany, gasoline is called Benzin (which is derived from the chemical mixture benzine). The song uses the word "Gasolin", however the word does not exist in the German language, but it is an English word made German. There was, however, a German chain of gas stations called "Gasolin." Benzin was Rammstein's first number one single, getting to number one in Finland after its release in 2005.  


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2011
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Rammstein

Rammstein is a Neue Deutsche Härte (New German Hardness) band from Berlin, Germany. The band was formed in 1994 and consists of Till Lindemann (lead vocals), Richard Z. Kruspe (guitar and backing vocals), Paul H. Landers (guitar, backing vocals), Oliver "Ollie" Riedel (bass guitar), Christoph "Doom" Schneider (drums and electronic percussion) and Christian "Flake" Lorenz (keyboards). more »

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Release & Rankings
"Benzin" was released as the first single from Rammstein's album "Rosenrot" in 2005. The song peaked at number 6 in the German charts and made it into the top 20 in multiple European nations, indicating its commercial success.
Lyrics & Theme
The song's lyrics are metaphorical, representing gasoline addiction as similar to drug addiction. The narrative seeks to depict the destructive consequences of this obsession and highlight the social issues related to addiction and consumption.
Music Video
The music video for "Benzin" was directed by Uwe Flade. It features the band as firefighters driving around in a destructive fire engine, exemplifying the song's theme of chaos and destruction.
Live Performances
In live performances, the band uses flamethrowers in keeping with the song's fiery theme. This has notably enhanced the theatrical aspect of their shows and visually emphasized the song's theme.
Cover Versions
"Benzin" was covered by Apocalyptica – a Finnish symphonic metal band known for playing metal music on cellos. This version proves the song's influence in the metal music community.
Remixes
The song was remixed by multiple artists, including Meshuggah, Ad Rock, and Combichrist. This underscores the song's adaptability into different musical styles and its broad reach.
Artist's Perspective
"Benzin" is described by Rammstein lead vocalist Till Lindemann as a fun song with a catchy chorus. It showcases the band's knack for combining serious themes with a playful sound.
Special Edition
A limited edition of the "Benzin" single was also released in a metal box, indicating the band’s efforts to create unique memorabilia for fans.
Tour Promotion
"Benzin" was used prominently in promoting the band's "Live aus Berlin" tour, illustrating its importance in Rammstein's repertoire.
"Benzin" in Media
The song has been featured in multiple media including TV shows and video games, extending its presence beyond the band's fan base.

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