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Paul Landers was born on December 9, 1964 in Treptow-Köpenick, Germany. Paul Landers is a guitarist, musician and composer. The age as of 2026 is 61.
My Take
Paul Landers earns my deep respect as the engine room of Rammstein. Born in East Berlin and forged in the GDR underground with Feeling B and First Arsch, he carries a punk authenticity that grounds the band's stadium spectacle. As rhythm guitarist he plays the unglamorous role, building the relentless Neue Deutsche Härte wall that lets the show explode around him. Eight studio albums in, that consistency is its own art form. I find players like Landers more compelling than flashy soloists; he's proof that the most important guitar in a band is often the one holding everything together.
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- Name (English)
- Paul Landers
- Name (Japanese)
- パウル・ランダース
- Reading
- ぱうる・らんだーす
- Born
- December 9, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Treptow-Köpenick, Germany
- Occupation
- guitarist / musician / composer / singer
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Landers born?
Born December 9, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Paul Landers from?
Paul Landers is from Treptow-Köpenick, Germany.
What does Paul Landers do?
Paul Landers works as guitarist, musician, composer, singer.
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