Hans Uno Jonas Åkerlund is a Swedish filmmaker and musician who is best known for his work in music videos. He has directed well-known videos for artists such as Queens of the Stone Age, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Blink-182, Blondie, Duran Duran, Lady Gaga, David Guetta, Jamiroquai, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Moby, Ozzy Osbourne, P!nk, the Prodigy, the Smashing Pumpkins, Rammstein, Britney Spears, the Rolling Stones, U2, Robbie Williams and Ghost. Åkerlund was a member of the Swedish black metal band Bathory.
Åkerlund in March 2012
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band formed in Berlin in 1994. The band's lineup—consisting of lead vocalist Till Lindemann, lead guitarist Richard Kruspe, rhythm guitarist Paul Landers, bassist Oliver Riedel, drummer Christoph Schneider, and keyboardist Christian "Flake" Lorenz—has remained unchanged throughout their history, along with their approach to songwriting, which consists of Lindemann writing and singing the lyrics over instrumental pieces the rest of the band has completed beforehand. Prior to their formation, some members were associated with the punk rock acts Feeling B and First Arsch.
Rammstein performing in August 2013; upper level (left to right): Oliver Riedel, Christoph Schneider, and Christian Lorenz; lower level (left to right): Paul Landers, Till Lindemann, and Richard Kruspe
Rammstein performing along with Finnish act Apocalyptica in 2005
Rammstein performing at the Gold Coast Big Day Out in 2011
Rammstein playing "Engel" in Madison Square Garden in New York City, December 2010