: During the song, lead singer Till Lindemann—a certified pyrotechnician—uses a functional "gasoline pump" that acts as a massive flamethrower.
: The performance was captured using 14 high-definition cameras and released as part of the 2015 concert film and documentary, Rammstein in Amerika . Context within the Concert Rammstein - Benzin (Live from Madison Square Garden)
: In a scripted climax, Lindemann appears to "accidentally" set a "fan" (actually a stunt plant) on fire on stage. : During the song, lead singer Till Lindemann—a
The live performance of at Madison Square Garden (MSG) is a standout highlight from Rammstein's historic December 11, 2010, concert. This show marked the band's first return to the United States in a decade and sold out in under 30 minutes. Key Performance Highlights The live performance of at Madison Square Garden
"Benzin" (meaning "Gasoline" or "Petrol") served as the 11th song in the 18-track setlist. It is characterized by its heavy, stomping beat and lyrics that critique humanity's dependency on fossil fuels.
The performance is famous for its extreme theatricality and pyrotechnics:
