The Boys Are Back In Town

With work being plentiful and other things to do Ive found it very hard to listen to music lately. The music I like as well as even getting the chance to listen to new music, and hence I havent really had very much time or content to bring to the whiteboydancefloor. But all that has now changed.

If you were to ask most people who know me 'Whats Javid's favourite band in the world?' you'd find that most of them would say Rammstein. And for the most part they'd be right. While artists like Matisyahu and the Fratellis are people I'm right behind, I've been a fan of Rammstein for almost 10 years and my love for them remains unwavered. They've been, like many of the worlds biggest volcanoes, sitting around doing nothing, reaping the benefits of the hard work they put in during 05 and early 06 (2 albums and a massive tour) and to be honest I'd started giving up hope that they'd be back. Until I opened my email and found this:

"RAMMSTEIN are alive! After more than a year break the band has returned in good spirits – the gentlemen have started writing new songs! Unfortunately, due to the current album production, RAMMSTEIN will not play any shows this year. We are excited to find out what news there are to tell in the near future!"

And to me, this is honestly some of the best news I've ever heard. Now I think its time that I give you a breif rundown of the band. Rammstein are a sextet from Germany, and one of the worlds biggest industrial bands. Where American industrial bands (ie. NIN) took a slightly more dance-edge in the 90's, the European artists took a chunkier take on things. Unfortunately being a non-english speaking band has narrowed their market a bit but on the other hand the fact that they're internationally recognised shows that language isnt a barrier. Then again with live shows like this, who could argue:

The reason that Rammstein are able to transcend the language barrier would certainly have something to do with the absolutely amazing show that they put on, due much in part to vocalist Till Lindemann - who just happens to also be a very creative pyrotechnician. Explosions, flaming clothes, fire breathing guitarists and rubber-raft crowd surfing all make up part of the experience. But of course a grandoise show is bound to run into trouble, with the band having to cancel pyros depending on the size of the venue. Not to mention being arrested in America for simulated sodomy on stage. They've been here before, but not since 01 so it's been a long time between drinks.

But finally, for everyone like me, the wait is over and Rammstein are coming back in a flaming ball of glory. A new album, a new stage show and a return to Australia. Make sure you DO NOT miss it. If you cant understand what they're saying, just watch the pretty fire. You retard.

Last but not least, we have to say goodbye to our first whiteboy casualty of the year. This mans efforts in dance, comedy and of course world politics make him a strong running candidate for the prestigious honour of whiteboy of the year. So I ask you all to join with me in saying - vale Borris Nikolayevich Yeltsin.

May he be drunkenly dancing with all the other dead russians.