Feuer Frei
Rammstein
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Feuer Frei!" is a part of the Neue Deutsche Härte (New German Hardness) genre, a subgenre of rock and metal music, in which Rammstein is a key player.
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Usage in FilmThis song was notably featured in the 2001 Vin Diesel film, "xXx", contributing to its international appeal and recognition. Rammstein also appears performing the song in a concert during the movie.
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Song Issues"Feuer Frei!" was temporarily banned in Germany after the tragic 2002 Erfurt school shooting, as the shooter was found to be a Rammstein fan, although no direct link to the song was officially established.
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Song MeaningThe phrase "Feuer Frei!" translates from German to "fire at will", and is familiar to German speakers as the standard command in the military and police to open fire with firearms. It metaphorically represents unleashing your full potential without any restrictions.
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Chart PerformanceReleased as a single in 2002, "Feuer Frei!" peaked at number 7 on the German singles chart.
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Live PerformancesWhen performed live, Rammstein bandmembers traditionally use flamethrowers attached to their faces to highlight the title and chorus of the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Feuer Frei!" features extreme close-ups of the band's members interspersed with scenes of a live performance, further stirring up its intense and dramatic imagery.
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Song VersionsThere are various remix versions of "Feuer Frei!" by different artists like Junkie XL and Rammstein's own guitarist, Richard Z. Kruspe.
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Album Performance"Feuer Frei!" is one of the standout tracks from Rammstein's third studio album, "Mutter" which was both commercially and critically successful.
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Cultural ImpactThe dynamic and aggressive nature of "Feuer Frei!" has made it a favourite within the rock/metal community and popular in sporting events, precisely in extreme sports.
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