Eight years old, Du Hast on the radio

I’ve known Rammstein since 1998, when I was barely eight years old and “Du Hast” was playing on the radio. Back then I was just a kid shaped by whatever music was around, but over time I understood that this particular style was going to stay with me — it’s still my favorite song today.

I couldn’t see them when they came to the country: I didn’t have the financial means at the time. But life doesn’t hold onto anything forever, and I told myself that at some point I had to see them, whether in Colombia or wherever else. In October 2022 the chance came up in Mexico, and I traveled to see part of Mexico City — still, to this day, the best concert of my life. I don’t collect band merchandise, I carry it with me in other ways, though I did buy the official tour T-shirt, if that counts.

I consider myself a pretty low-key fan, honestly, but I enjoy every single moment one of their songs comes on — I don’t hesitate to turn up the volume and listen to them the way they deserve. It’s one of the few bands I’d see again without a second thought; I hope next time it’s in my country, but if not, I’ll just travel again.