Name: Christoph Doom Schneider
Date of birth: 11th May 1966
Place of birth: Berlin, Germany
Height: 1,87 m
Weight: 84 kg
Color of eyes: Blue
Natural hair color: Brown
Distinguishing marks: none
Place in group: Drums
Usual place on scene: On the top, in the middle
Previous group: Die Firma and Feeling B (second beater)
Christoph Schneider was born on May 11th, 1966. His father was a musician and wanted him to learn to play an instrument. As a child, he went to a school connected to a pioneering Socialist orchestra and learned to play the trumpet.
His brother gave him a drum when he was 14, and Schneider became hooked. After Schneider got out of college, he bought himself his first drumset after he saved enough money from his job as a telecommunication assistant. Schneider joined the military at age 18.
Schneider wanted to attend University to study music. He quit his telecommunications job and applied to the University twice, but was never admitted.
Schneider, Till Lindemann, Richard Kruspe, and Oliver Riedel entered and won the Berlin Senate Metro beat contest that allowed them to professionally record a four track demo. Schneider played in the band Feeling B with Paul Landers and Flake (Christian Florenz). Landers and Flake joined Lindemann, Kruspe, Riedel, and Schneider. Thus, Rammstein was birthed.
Schneider likes to be called Schneider or "Doom." The nickname "Doom" comes from the video game he likes to play by the same name. Schneider stated in an interview he was influenced by the drummer of AC/DC, Phil Rudd. His favourite rock bands are Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Motörhead and AC/DC.
He has one brother, Stephan, older than him and five sisters, including one, Constance who did design their stage costumes at one time. Schneider is the second oldest.
In an interview with the Gauntlet:
The Gauntlet: When will we see you on a drum riser.
Schneider: There have been a lot of things already done like Tommy Lee and Joey Jordison. Furthermore, I'd have to have a drum solo. I would come up with something though if the guys want to do that.
The Gauntlet: You have the same facial expression in the video for Mann Gegen Mann that you have in Pussy, which video shoot did you enjoy more?
Schneider: Can't i enjoy both? Both gave me different feelings. Neither shoot was erotic for me at all. It is strange for me to do something like that. Porn was just work. People doing it must be a little crazy. It was interesting to be around and having an experience like that but it is just a job. The situation on Mann Gegan Mann was more artsy. With Pussy it was more over the top.
The Gauntlet: Which video are you more proud of.
Schneider: With Pussy, I am more proud. We had this stupid song and we didn't even want to put it on the record. It doesn't represent the typical Rammstein sound and is so cheesy. I am glad we found a good solution with it and it shows something. For me it shows what access people have these days. You can go on the internet click a button and you are now 18 and see horrible things. We put the video on one of those sites. I think it puts a lot of attention on this issue. When you see our video, it is just funny. I am glad we did it. There aren't many artists that can afford to do something like this.
The Gauntlet: Having it as the first single was great. It allowed me to enjoy the song for a month until the album came out. Once I listened to the album, and hearing the song "Wiener Blut" play before "Pussy", it makes the song no longer fun. I applaud the band in this as so much music released today is so emotionless.
Schneider: [laughs] I love that don't you?
The Gauntlet: It is great for music to evoke an emotional response. "Wiener Blut" is just so dark. Even hearing it without knowing what is being said makes me think Till should be in prison for accessory to rape.
Schneider: [laughs] That is cool! Thank you.
LINKS where information was obtained from:
http://www.myspace.com/rammsteinsangels/blog/523056186
http://en.affenknecht.com/rammstein-...her-schneider/
Date of birth: 11th May 1966
Place of birth: Berlin, Germany
Height: 1,87 m
Weight: 84 kg
Color of eyes: Blue
Natural hair color: Brown
Distinguishing marks: none
Place in group: Drums
Usual place on scene: On the top, in the middle
Previous group: Die Firma and Feeling B (second beater)
Christoph Schneider was born on May 11th, 1966. His father was a musician and wanted him to learn to play an instrument. As a child, he went to a school connected to a pioneering Socialist orchestra and learned to play the trumpet.
His brother gave him a drum when he was 14, and Schneider became hooked. After Schneider got out of college, he bought himself his first drumset after he saved enough money from his job as a telecommunication assistant. Schneider joined the military at age 18.
Schneider wanted to attend University to study music. He quit his telecommunications job and applied to the University twice, but was never admitted.
Schneider, Till Lindemann, Richard Kruspe, and Oliver Riedel entered and won the Berlin Senate Metro beat contest that allowed them to professionally record a four track demo. Schneider played in the band Feeling B with Paul Landers and Flake (Christian Florenz). Landers and Flake joined Lindemann, Kruspe, Riedel, and Schneider. Thus, Rammstein was birthed.
Schneider likes to be called Schneider or "Doom." The nickname "Doom" comes from the video game he likes to play by the same name. Schneider stated in an interview he was influenced by the drummer of AC/DC, Phil Rudd. His favourite rock bands are Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Motörhead and AC/DC.
He has one brother, Stephan, older than him and five sisters, including one, Constance who did design their stage costumes at one time. Schneider is the second oldest.
In an interview with the Gauntlet:
The Gauntlet: When will we see you on a drum riser.
Schneider: There have been a lot of things already done like Tommy Lee and Joey Jordison. Furthermore, I'd have to have a drum solo. I would come up with something though if the guys want to do that.
The Gauntlet: You have the same facial expression in the video for Mann Gegen Mann that you have in Pussy, which video shoot did you enjoy more?
Schneider: Can't i enjoy both? Both gave me different feelings. Neither shoot was erotic for me at all. It is strange for me to do something like that. Porn was just work. People doing it must be a little crazy. It was interesting to be around and having an experience like that but it is just a job. The situation on Mann Gegan Mann was more artsy. With Pussy it was more over the top.
The Gauntlet: Which video are you more proud of.
Schneider: With Pussy, I am more proud. We had this stupid song and we didn't even want to put it on the record. It doesn't represent the typical Rammstein sound and is so cheesy. I am glad we found a good solution with it and it shows something. For me it shows what access people have these days. You can go on the internet click a button and you are now 18 and see horrible things. We put the video on one of those sites. I think it puts a lot of attention on this issue. When you see our video, it is just funny. I am glad we did it. There aren't many artists that can afford to do something like this.
The Gauntlet: Having it as the first single was great. It allowed me to enjoy the song for a month until the album came out. Once I listened to the album, and hearing the song "Wiener Blut" play before "Pussy", it makes the song no longer fun. I applaud the band in this as so much music released today is so emotionless.
Schneider: [laughs] I love that don't you?
The Gauntlet: It is great for music to evoke an emotional response. "Wiener Blut" is just so dark. Even hearing it without knowing what is being said makes me think Till should be in prison for accessory to rape.
Schneider: [laughs] That is cool! Thank you.
LINKS where information was obtained from:
http://www.myspace.com/rammsteinsangels/blog/523056186
http://en.affenknecht.com/rammstein-...her-schneider/
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