They are widely accepted as part of the Neue Deutsche Härte scene, alongside bands such as Oomph!, Eisbrecher, and Die Krupps. Their sound has been dubbed as Tanz-Metal. Their songs are usually in German, but they have also performed songs entirely or partially in other languages such as English , Spanish, French, and Russian.

Rammstein released the following albums including Haifisch (2010), Liebe Ist Für Alle Da (Dlx) (Dig) (2009), Emigrate (2008), Volkerball (2007), Volkerball: Bildband (2006), Maximum: Rammstein (2006), Rosenrot (2006), Reise, Reise (2004), Ohne Dich (2004), Sonne (2001), Mutter (2001), Live Aus Berlin (1999), Sehnsucht (1998) and Herzeleid (1996).