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Single byRammstein | ||||
from the albumMutter | ||||
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Released | 14 October 2002 | |||
Recorded | May and June 2000 | |||
Studio | Miraval (Correns, France) | |||
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Length | 3:08 | |||
Label | Motor •Universal | |||
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"Feuer frei!" onYouTube | ||||
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"Feuer frei!" (German pronunciation:[ˈfɔʏɐˈfʁaɪ]) is a song by Germanindustrial metal bandRammstein. The song was released as the fifthsingle from their third albumMutter. The title is from the command to start shooting inGerman military language (literally "fire freely!") and can be compared to "fire at will" or "open fire".
"Feuer frei!" is one of the band's most well known songs. Despite this, it does not feature on the band's greatest hits collectionMade in Germany 1995–2011, for reasons that have not been explained. The song is featured in the filmxXx and during theCSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode "Slaves of Las Vegas". The UK "Feuer frei!" single was released in three parts (2 CDs, 1 DVD), in three different colors (Yellow-Green-Orange), each with different track listings.
"Feuer frei!" debuted live in a concert exclusively for members of the fan area in April 2000, when it was called "Punk". Its next performance was not until May 2001 (this being the album version), and it has been played in almost every Rammstein concert since then. During live performances of this song,Richard Kruspe,Paul Landers,Till Lindemann and sometimesOliver Riedel will wear masks with flamethrowers attached that shoot flames several metres into the air.
The video was directed byRob Cohen who also directed the filmxXx. The video for "Feuer frei!" was released in America onMTV, to promote the film. The music video consists of the band playing on a fiery stage, with several clips from the film. In addition, Rammstein is featured playing the song in a club inPrague in the film's opening.
German version
UK version, part 1 (yellow cover)
UK version, part 2 (green cover)
UK CDS Part 3 (DVD) (orange cover)
Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1] | 28 |
Germany (GfK)[2] | 33 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] | 70 |
Scotland (OCC)[4] | 25 |
UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 35 |
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[6] | 2 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |