Rammstein and mixed climbing

What does one have to do with the other? They are both about metal, stone and melodrama.

March 2009 in the Thriller Cave.

Last Friday in Edmonton.

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  1. rychłyMay 17, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    there's no big difference

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  2. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    That was amazing show!!! Bands members are monsters of perfomance!!! I'm waiting them in my city! Find full concert on http://www.usemeplz.com .Rammstein are the best!

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