Rammstein - Zick Zack (рќр° Сђсѓсѓсѓрєрѕрј Сџр·с‹рєрµ | Cover By Radio Tapok) Zeit 2022 (OFFICIAL × TIPS)
The Russian cover of Rammstein’s by RADIO TAPOK was released on April 27, 2022 , shortly after the original track debuted as part of Rammstein's eighth studio album, Zeit . The Original Concept: Satire of Beauty
The original song serves as a biting satire of the and the modern obsession with self-optimization at any cost.
: His version of the chorus emphasizes the "no pain, no gain" aspect of synthetic beauty: The Russian cover of Rammstein’s by RADIO TAPOK
Oleg Abramov, known as , is famous for creating high-fidelity Russian adaptations of metal hits. His version of "Zick Zack" followed his previous cover of the album’s title track, "Zeit," which was released earlier in April 2022. Key Features of the Russian Version:
: Rammstein promoted the track by creating a mock "Zick Zack Beauty Clinic" and a phone hotline where fans could "book" appointments. The RADIO TAPOK Cover His version of "Zick Zack" followed his previous
: Abramov maintains the rhythmic intensity of the original while adapting the wordplay into natural-sounding Russian. For example, he translates "Zick Zack" into the Russian equivalent "Chik-Tak" (Чик-так), which blends the sounds of cutting ( chik ) with the ticking of a clock ( tik-tak ), emphasizing the theme of aging.
: The song references procedures like Botox, lip injections ("dinghy lips"), and fat removal. For example, he translates "Zick Zack" into the
The cover quickly gained popularity within the Russian-speaking metal community, amassing nearly on VK within its first day of release. It is often cited alongside his other major Rammstein covers like "Deutschland," "Radio," and "Du Hast" as a definitive Russian version of the band's modern work. RAMMSTEIN | Zick Zack REACTION & ANALYSIS