Where did the song Mein Teil come from?

The lyric was written after one of the band members brought a newspaper with the story to a rehearsal. “Mein Teil” attracted controversy in Germany, with the media dubbing it the “Kannibalensong”, and this helped to boost it to second place in the German music charts after its release in early August 2004.

Why was Mein Teil called the cannibal song?

“Mein Teil” attracted controversy in Germany; the media dubbed it “Das Kannibalenlied” (“The Cannibal-Song”) due to its lyrics referring to the Armin Meiwes cannibalism case, which helped to boost it to second place in the German music charts after its release in early August 2004. It was also a number-one hit in Spain.

Is the song Mein Teil by Rammstein true?

Ironically, after years in prison, Meiwes became a vegetarian. Also notable about the incident is that Meiwes recorded the slaughter and preparation of Meiwes after their candle-lit meal, and it has been found by police, however has not been leaked onto the internet. (although few alleged screenshots have)

Who are the characters in Rammstein Mein Teil?

The song is about two German cannibals who met online (on a website forum called the “Cannibal Cafe”), Armin Meiwes and Bernd Jürgen, the two men in their 40s met each other, cut off and cooked Brandes’ penis and together ate it.

Who is the keyboard player in Rammstein Mein Teil?

He pulls out a giant cooking pot with a portable keyboard attached to one side. Keyboardist Christian “Flake” Lorenz appears in the pot, with metal cylinders attached to his arms and legs, and plays the keyboard during the song.

What does Till Lindemann wear in Rammstein Mein Teil?

In live performance, Till Lindemann appears dressed as a blood-stained chef holding a microphone with a large butcher’s knife attached to the end. He pulls out a giant cooking pot with a portable keyboard attached to one side.

When did Mein Teil by Pet Shop Boys come out?

“Mein Teil” attracted controversy in Germany, with the media dubbing it the “Kannibalensong”, and this helped to boost it to second place in the German music charts after its release in early August 2004. The song has also been remixed by Arthur Baker and Pet Shop Boys (these versions are included on the CD single ).