It was originally reported by German tabloid Bild that Rammstein vocalist Till Lindemann had tested positive for coronavirus and was in intensive care. Hours after the news spread, Rammstein finally released a statement claiming Lindemann has tested negative for the virus.

The German news source reported earlier today (March 27) that the Rammstein frontman contracted coronavirus shortly after performing in Moscow with his other project, Lindemann, on March 15. On his return to Berlin, he was reportedly brought to hospital by emergency medics with an extremely high fever and diagnosed with pneumonia.

We reached out to Rammstein’s team for confirmation or additional information on Lindemann’s condition, but received no response. Now, the band has issues an official statement:

Yesterday evening Till Lindemann was admitted to a hospital on the band’s doctor’s advice. He spent the night in intensive care but has been moved as he is feeling better. Till has tested negative for the coronavirus.

Fellow metal musicians who have contracted, or have likely contracted, coronavirus include Testament’s Chuck Billy, Exodus’ Gary Holt, Death Angel’s Will Carroll, Crown the Empire’s Brandon Hoover and Ozzy Osbourne producer Andrew Watt.

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