Rammstein – Row Zero

The podcast examines the extensive allegations against Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann and the system allegedly used to recruit women for sexual purposes at the band's concerts. The so-called 'Row Zero' system was an exclusive arrangement in which selected women were given access to the area in front of the stage and, subsequently, to backstage events.

Several women came forward in 2023 with allegations of sexual abuse, unwanted intimacy, and exploitation after being invited through the Row Zero system. The podcast documents how women were selected by recruitment staff before concerts, often via social media, and what allegedly happened after the shows.

ARD's journalists interview victims, witnesses, and experts while digging into Rammstein's concert organization and the structures that allegedly enabled the pattern of abuse. The series also examines the role played by the band's massive fan base and position of power.

German authorities launched an investigation after the allegations became public, but the case was later dropped due to insufficient evidence — a point also discussed in the podcast. The series offers a thorough examination of the case surrounding one of Europe's biggest rock bands.