Rammstein Butts Heads with German Censors

German rock band Rammstein is having more than a bit of difficulty with German censorship authorities over what songs they can and cannot play at a couple of upcoming concerts. According to The Gauntlet, officials in the German Family Ministry will not permit the group to play any of the songs that had already been specifically blacklisted when they perform at Dortmund's Westphalia Hall. In addition, the government agency is asking that each member of the group sign a "written explanation before the concerts that the indexed songs are not played."

If Rammstein decides to call the ministry's bluff, they could face a fine of up to 10,000 €. In accordance with the country's Youth Protection Act, any "fans under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of a person to attend the concert. Fans without a parent or guardian in attendance will be sent home." The concerts, part of the band's promotional tour for their album 'Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da,' are both sold out, and organizers are expecting well over 10,000 fans to show up