The multinational Universal Music ceases promotional and marketing activities with the group Rammstein, whose singer Till Lindemann is the subject of serious allegations of sexual abuse.
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For the moment, the record company remains under contract with the German group, which it has represented since its first album, but is distancing itself until further notice, according to an article published by the daily Tagesspiegel.
“The charges against Till Lindemann have shocked us and we have the greatest respect for the women who have courageously spoken out publicly in this case,” said the Tagesspiegel Universal spokeswoman Ann-Sophie Henkel.
The music giant even calls for an investigation into Lindemann’s actions.
“We are convinced that a full investigation into the charges, also by the authorities, is absolutely necessary and must also be in the interest of the whole group,” also said Ms.me Henkel.
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On Wednesday, the Berlin public prosecutor’s office announced the opening of a judicial investigation against the singer, accused of having drugged and sexually assaulted spectators chosen from the crowd during Rammstein’s concerts.
“These charges, which are pending, show once again how urgent it is to establish a code of conduct and to set up prevention training for the music industry and, more broadly, for the cultural sector. “, declared the German Minister of Culture, Claudia Roth, quoted by Tagesspiegel.
Rammstein’s attorneys have denied the alleged actions.
Last week, The newspaper revealed that members of Rammstein’s entourage asked the organizers of the Festival d’été de Québec to find them attractive young women to party after their concert on the Plains of Abraham in 2010. The request was refused, but a party was held anyway.