Till Lindemann, the renowned frontman of the German metal band Rammstein, recently traveled to Erzurum, according to a local news outlet, to reconnect with his ancestral roots.

The visit reportedly came two decades after a DNA test revealed that Lindemann has partial Turkish heritage, with ancestors originating from Cigdemli, a village in Erzurum’s Aziziye district.

His arrival in the village was met with a grand reception, complete with traditional Turkish instruments, as he finally met his long-lost relatives.

Till Lindemann, dressed in a red military-style outfit and sunglasses, walks through a crowd during a live performance, holding a microphone. Fans surround him, taking photos and videos with their phones, while security personnel ensure his path remains clear in a dimly lit venue with dramatic lighting.

Who is metal band Rammstein’s frontman Till Lindemann?

Till Lindemann, born on Jan. 4, 1963, in Leipzig, East Germany, is a singer, songwriter, and poet best known as the lead vocalist of Rammstein.

• The band is a pioneer of the Neue Deutsche Harte genre
• It has gained international fame with its industrial metal sound and elaborate stage performances featuring extensive pyrotechnics
• Rammstein has built a massive following and is recognized as one of Germany’s most influential music groups, with over 25 million albums sold worldwide

Lindemann is known for his deep, distinctive voice, provocative lyrics, and theatrical performances. Beyond music, he has published poetry collections and made occasional film appearances.