Formed Berlin '94, members of Rammstein had backgrounds in punk bands Feeling B and First Arsch. Gaining label Motor Music post-contest, debut Herzeleid (1995) sold poorly but gained success from performances. Sehnsucht (1997) No. 1 in Germany, 4-yr tour, singles "Engel," "Du hast." Signed Universal Music '01. "Sonne" No. 2 in Germany. Reise, Reise (2004): "Mein Teil," "Amerika" No. 2, "Mein Teil" No. 1 in Spain.
