International superstars Tokio Hotel are taking the music world by storm. After scoring four number one singles, two number one albums, and selling nearly 3 million CDs and DVDs in their homeland, they’ve become the biggest act to come out of Germany in 20 years. And to think their first CD was recorded when the members were only 13 to 15-years-old. Breaking down cultural walls, the Tokio Hotel phenomenon has crossed language barriers, causing a tornado-like frenzy in Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, Russia and Israel. In Austria and Switzerland, Tokio Hotel have gone four times Platinum and in France, they’ve had a crowd of 500,000 chanting along to their songs in front of the Eiffel Tower. One by one, European territories have seen the band graduating from theaters to arenas in a matter of months. They sold out 43 venues with more than 400,000 fans in their home country, having the most successful debut tour ever in Germany.<br /><br />Teenagers overseas cry at the mere glimpse of Bill Kaulitz, 18 (vocals), Bill’s twin brother Tom Kaulitz, 18 (guitar), Gustav Schäfer, 19, (drums) and Georg Listing, 20 (bass). Now with Tokio Hotel ready to rock America, it’s only a matter of time before the hysteria follows them stateside. <br /><br />“It’s always been a dream of ours to make it in the States,” says vocalist Bill Kaulitz, who sings in English for the first time on Scream, the band’s U.S. debut. “We grew up listening to American bands like Metallica, Green Day and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. We wanted to get a chance to do what they do.”<br /><br />When the band formed in Magdeburg, Germany, in 2001 (originally under the name Devilish), they say they had no idea they’d go on to win every prestigious German music award. “But there was never a plan B,” explains Bill, “music is all we know.” Guitarist Tom added ”Playing live means everything to us. That’s how we started three years ago…performing our songs in small clubs and bars - sometimes with only five people in the audience. These days have changed completely. We have sold out stadiums and the biggest venues you can get. This unbelievable success is hard to grasp and every single day we are grateful for it.”<br /><br />With their US debut ready for release, listeners will get a chance to hear how Tokio Hotel’s melodic brand of rock easily navigates between headbanging guitars and power-packed anthems to mid-tempo pop tracks and more introspective ballads. The one thing their diverse songs all have in common? There’s always a message. <br /><br />“Don’t Jump” is an anti-suicide song, telling the listener not to give up on himself, while the guitar-heavy album-opener, “Scream,” is about “saying what you want—or better yet, shouting it—to get your point across,” explains Bill. The quiet but powerful “Rescue Me” is about the helplessness you feel when a relationship crumbles before your eyes, while the sweetly, slowed-down “Monsoon” is about going through hardships with a best friend or soul-mate – withstanding anything life can throw at you – and by facing adversity, overcoming it to find a positive end.<br /><br />“The lyrics are very important to us,” says Bill. “They help our fans know where we’re coming from. The best part of being a musician is being onstage and seeing a sea of people sing your lyrics—it’s a rush.” Now, for the first time, they’ll be able to hear the songs sung back to them in English. “It’s going to be a little crazy,” Bill admits. Though the group learned to speak English in school, they still write songs in their native German and then translate them into English.<br /><br />Their first U.S. album is actually a combination of hits from their two German albums—”Schrei (Scream),” and “Zimmer 483 (Room 483),” - translated into English and re-recorded. Their first single in Germany, "Durch den Monsun" ("Through the Monsoon"), went to number one in August 2005 and "Rette Mich (Rescue Me)” also peaked at number one soon after.<br /><br /><br />Their first single off their second album "Zimmer 483 (Room 483),” called "Übers Ende der Welt (Ready Set Go),” was released in January 2007, and quickly reached number one as well. They now look to to keep the streak alive in America.<br /><br />“We think our music speaks for itself,” says Bill. “Of course, we want to succeed, we want to prove it to ourselves, and to be honest, to everyone else.” http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial Delta 0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss We proudly present the brand new blog by our friend Tom Kaulitz on Tokio Hotel’s homepage network! From now on until Tokio Hotel’s new album hits the stores, Tom will talk every day about stuff he’s interested in, feature his favorite videos, gadgets, fashion, hot news, cool designs and much more! Head over to <a href="http://links.imeem.com/14g_pm8n_" title="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LlRva2lvSG90ZWwuY29t">www.TokioHotel.com</a> now to check out Tom’s Blog! Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/07/03/jOHsBqdb/ready-set-its-time-to-blog Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:36:06 -0000 1Lz10t0iPo After Tokio Hotel’s new homepage launched Monday last week with the German & the U.S. page we’re excited to have some new country pages available now. <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24JnJHm3m_" title="http://www.tokiohotel.com/">Enjoy checking them out!</a> Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/06/12/F8Iwm2ES/new-tokio-hotel-country-pages-available Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:59:43 -0000 YPOEGwO6n2 The wait is over...Tokio Hotel's brand new homepage is now online!! Also, there is an awesome contest that just started for fans worldwide: The great Tokio Hotel Fashion Against AIDS Mosaic Challenge. For more info on this contest, the cool prize packages fans can win and much more go to <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24JnJ0WRl_" title="http://www.tokiohotel.com/">TokioHotel.com</a> now!<br /><br /><br /> Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/06/03/d2gapGBz/brand-new-homepage-the-fashion-against-aids-mosaic-challenge Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:46:38 -0000 n7J0ntqUdZ Thursday, May 28th will be super special for Bill, Tom, Gustav & Georg since it’s the kick-off date for H&M’s Fashion Against AIDS campaign! They have an amazing shirt in store that was designed especially for YOU. Go and get it while you can - to find a store near you, use the store locator at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24IN5RB4l_" title="http://www.hm.com/">www.HM.com</a>. From all the profits generated through the sales of this campaign, 25% will be donated to support projects to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS amongst young people. The shirt will be available at H&M stores worldwide that carry the DIVIDED collection.<br /><br />Have fun with the shirt & Rock On!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24noJSB4l_" title="http://s680.photobucket.com/albums/vv164/igaintern/?action=view&current=TokioHotelHM.png"><img src="http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv164/igaintern/TokioHotelHM.png" alt="Tokio Hote H&amp;M"></a> Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/05/27/Cw7f_6pq/fashion-against-aids-at-hm-get-ths-shirt Wed, 27 May 2009 19:59:53 -0000 8cz5nUxEXD Tokio Hotel has been nominated for three Poptastic Awards on <a href="http://links.imeem.com/244fKs3yg_" title="http://awards.popstaronline.com/">Popstar Online</a> - Best Group, Best Male Singer, and Best Male Style. Go <a href="http://links.imeem.com/244fKs3yg_" title="http://awards.popstaronline.com/">HERE</a> to register and place your vote for TH now! Tokio Hotel Buzznet http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/03/27/arpjDyeq/th-nominated-for-three-poptastic-awards Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:08:00 -0000 sreuMhpe7w <p>Have you seen Bill's new hairdo? Check it out at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/14BQPvOg_" title="http://www.buzznet.com/musicnews/polls/163151/think-bill-kaulitzs-new-hairdo/">Buzznet</a> and take the poll <a href="http://links.imeem.com/14BQPvOg_" title="http://www.buzznet.com/musicnews/polls/163151/think-bill-kaulitzs-new-hairdo/">HERE</a>!</p> Tokio Hotel Buzznet http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/03/17/UEvAIYob/what-do-you-think-of-bill-kaulitzs-new-hairdo Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:20:56 -0000 0_b_87R6Fw Tokio Hotel TV is back with a special episode about the fan party – click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/14u_Uaof_" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yDZDnAv69Y">HERE </a>to watch the video! On top, we have some awesome prizes over at our Fan Party contest...YOU have the chance to WIN Tokio Hotel’s unique fan party banner, a Nintendo Wii console or a Nintendo DS console....all Nintendo consoles are personally autographed by Bill, Tom, Gustav & Georg. Click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24JnJVaof_" title="http://www.tokiohotel.com/tokiohotel2/specials/en/fanpartycontest200903/index.php">HERE </a>for the contest details. Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/03/05/HYFNdx6-/th-tv-special-available-now-awesome-contest Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:26:38 -0000 7CRbG2-_TX Finally the time has come: Tokio Hotel TV is back with a spectactular episode featuring the very best of Tokio Hotel’s past VMA Fan Party in Hamburg. Join Bill, Tom, Gustav & Georg while they celebrate this wicked day, watch Gustav’s amazing table dance PLUS you’ll get the chance to win some awesome prizes!!! Stay tuned to find out when this cool episode will hit the YouTube screen.... Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/03/02/Tj_5Y4EL/th-tv-special-exclusive-fan-party-episode Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:14:47 -0000 EYL1k2__GZ After thousands of awesome pictures being submitted, there have been not one, but TWO amazing <a href="http://links.imeem.com/243L0naVf_" title="http://tokiohotel.pop24.de/tokiohotel2/specials/us/mosaicaction200810/">Tokio Hotel Mosaic</a> posters made! You can even find yourself by using the MosaicCalculator at the bottom of the page! Thank you again for your submissions! We could not have done it without you! Have fun! Click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/243L0naVf_" title="http://tokiohotel.pop24.de/tokiohotel2/specials/us/mosaicaction200810/">HERE</a> to check them out. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/10000000000000000000000000000000000000" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel Mosaic Contest http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/02/26/o8LK9taU/tokio-hotel-mosaic-poster-finished Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:26:24 -0000 Ml8SPxhlg- Tokio Hotel fans can help the band get nominated for a 2009 Popstar! Award as "Best Group" by voting for them in a poll at <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24pM3-Ure_" title="http://popstaronline.com/">www.popstaronline.com</a> (scroll down and the poll is on the left hand side). <br><br>Right now they are in a tight battle in 2nd place so head over there now and push Tokio Hotel to 1st!! Click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24pM3-Ure_" title="http://popstaronline.com/">HERE</a> and vote today.<br><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/georg" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/bill" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/2009" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/best" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/group" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/kaulitz" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/gustav" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/magazine" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/listing" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel Popstar! http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2009/02/13/0e0To_2U/vote-for-tokio-hotel-in-popstar-mag-online-poll Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:20:40 -0000 gXr7O3V0Dx