Also shouted out Cryptex which is a smaller German band.

Kiss, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden etc...in the 80s. Havent listened to the newest Judas Priest yet, probably got more than enough as a kid.

I know their very popular, I am a fan after all that's why I picked them as a very accessible band. But I still picked a smaller band which was Prong

Once you get into music, outgrowing your gateway drug is somewhat natural.

Is it because you're German corrupt? lol

Yes, but that is by people into metal. Rammstein are a culture phenomenon.

Hell Blind Guardian got them beat out with the most fans on this site.