Concert Review: Mörderstein Bring Rammstein’s Fire and Fury to Glasgow
There are some bands where the music is only half of the experience. Rammstein are definitely one of them. The huge industrial sound, dark humour, flames, explosions and completely over-the-top stage shows are all part of what makes seeing them live such an experience.
But what happens when you take all of that and put it into a much smaller Glasgow venue?
Well, Mörderstein have the answer.
The Rammstein tribute band brought their show to Glasgow’s Classic Grand on Saturday 12th September, giving fans the chance to get a taste of the Rammstein experience without having to travel across Europe or find themselves sitting miles away from the stage in a stadium.
And from the moment they hit the stage, it was clear that this wasn't your typical tribute act.
Mörderstein have been performing with their current six-piece lineup since 2022, with Bruno Stahl on vocals, Arron Clarke on bass, Tony Small on drums, Alénee Aisha on keyboards and Nikki Kontinen on Rhythm Guitar and Paul Glover on Lead guitar. Visually, they certainly look the part, but more importantly, they have put a lot of work into getting that huge Rammstein sound right.
The set was packed with plenty of familiar favourites, with tracks like ‘Du Hast’ and ‘Feuer Frei!’ getting exactly the reaction you would expect from a Glasgow crowd, with the energy building as the night went on.
It was also great to hear songs such as ‘Mutter’, giving fans the chance to hear some tracks live that aren't always part of Rammstein's own setlists.
One of the biggest reactions from the crowd came from Alénee Aisha, who added her own touch to the show with a spark gun, sending sparks into the air from the stage. It was one of those moments that instantly gets the crowd's attention, and the reaction from the room showed just how much they enjoyed it.
And that's probably where Mörderstein really work. They have taken the huge, ridiculous and sometimes completely mental elements of a Rammstein show and managed to bring them into a much more intimate environment.
Standing in The Classic Grand, surrounded by people singing along, with the lights blasts and sparks going off on stage, it genuinely felt like a smaller version of the real thing.
Tribute bands can sometimes fall into the trap of becoming a bit cheesy, but Mörderstein avoid that. There is a real professionalism to the performance, and it's obvious that this is a band who take what they are doing seriously.
Vocally and musically, they capture the sound extremely well, whilst the staging and mannerisms complete the overall style. Add a few beers into the equation and, for a moment, you could almost convince yourself that Rammstein themselves had somehow turned up at the Classic Grand.
Mörderstein have managed to create something that works for both the die-hard Rammstein fan and anyone who simply wants to experience a loud, energetic and entertaining night of industrial metal.
If you’re missing Rammstein, or you're just not quite ready to wait for your next opportunity to see them, Mörderstein are definitely worth checking out. For someone who doesn’t usually entertain tribute bands, and Rammstein being my favourite band, I took a risk on this one but one which well and truly paid off. If you get the chance when they tour again get yourself along for an awesome night of music and entertainment.
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