Many want to get rid of their Rammstein tickets for the concert in Munich's Olympic Stadium. © IMAGO / Gonzales Photo / Twitter: Claudia Sommer
The allegations against Rammstein frontman Lindemann weigh heavily. So heavy that many fans want to get rid of their tickets for the concert in Munich.
Munich - Rarely has a concert that takes place in Munich been so much in focus. When Rammstein performs in the Olympic Stadium these days, far more people are likely to look towards the state capital than usual. And not so much for musical reasons: The allegations of abuse against frontman Till Lindemann do not move away, even politics has already intervened. But even if the interest is likely to be as great as rare: For many who had already got hold of a ticket, the circulating accusations weigh so much that they want to get rid of their tickets.
Rammstein concert in Munich: Fans want to get rid of tickets - "Done for me"
Several women have made allegations against Rammstein frontman Lindemann in recent days, some of them anonymously. The women describe situations that they sometimes found frightening. Young women were selected during concerts and asked if they wanted to come to the after-show party. According to some women, sexual acts are also said to have occurred. According to allegations, women are said to have been made compliant with narcotics. For many concert-goers, that's enough - they want to get rid of their Munich tickets as soon as possible.
Rammstein allegations ahead of Munich concert - tickets return to the market
"Well, because of the allegations against #Rammstein and #TillLindemann, the Lindemann concert has finally come to an end for me. Unfortunately, the ticket has already been bought, but I can't and don't want to reconcile going there and celebrating with my conscience," writes a Twitter user on the subject. And indeed, a glance at the eventim fan sale capacity shows how many tickets are available in the Olympic Stadium. Before the allegations arose, the concert was completely sold out.
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The decision is not easy for the spectators who now want to get rid of their tickets. For example, one fan wrote on Twitter: "Feel so lost right now. I gave my husband a Rammstein ticket for Christmas. The day after tomorrow is the concert ... He is not on social media and generally hardly notices what is going on in the media. He's so happy and my heart breaks at the thought."
After the massive allegations against Rammstein singer Till Lindemann, many are wondering whether they should attend the Munich concerts. Read the pros and cons of our editors here.
