German Alternative Rock is a genre of rock music that originated in Germany in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by its heavy use of distorted guitars, driving rhythms, and often dark, melancholic lyrics. It is heavily influenced by punk, post-punk, and new wave, as well as other genres such as industrial, gothic, and electronic music. Popular German Alternative Rock bands include Die Ärzte, Die Toten Hosen, and Rammstein.

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