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Neue Deutsche Härte

Neue Deutsche Härte is a music genre that emerged in Germany in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative metal, industrial metal and music of Germany. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Neue Deutsche Härte

Neue Deutsche Härte is a music genre that emerged in Germany in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative metal, industrial metal and music of Germany.

Well-known performers associated with it include Rammstein, Till Lindemann, Richard Kruspe, Paul Landers, Flake Lorenz and Oliver Riedel.

From Wikipedia

Neue Deutsche Härte, also known as dance-metal, is a crossover style drawing from Neue Deutsche Welle, alternative metal, groove metal, electro-industrial and techno. It is also sometimes classified as a subgenre of industrial metal. NDH developed in Germany and Austria during the early-to-mid 1990s and early 2000s. Alluding to the style of Neue Deutsche Welle, the term was coined by the music press after the 1995 release of Rammstein's first studio album, Herzeleid.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Neue Deutsche Härte.

Key artists

  • Rammstein
  • Till Lindemann
  • Richard Kruspe
  • Paul Landers
  • Flake Lorenz
  • Oliver Riedel
  • Oomph!
  • Christoph Schneider

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Frequently asked questions

What is Neue Deutsche Härte?

Neue Deutsche Härte is a music genre that emerged in Germany in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative metal, industrial metal and music of Germany.

Where and when did Neue Deutsche Härte originate?

Neue Deutsche Härte originated in Germany in the 1990s.

Who are famous Neue Deutsche Härte artists?

Rammstein, Till Lindemann, Richard Kruspe, Paul Landers, Flake Lorenz and Oliver Riedel.

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