Rammstein cancel UK and European stadium tour
They have issued a statement
Rammstein have cancelled their European stadium tour this summer because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Neue Deutsche Härte band were due to kick off their extensive European stadium trek at Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, Austria on Monday 25th May and conclude in Aarhus, Denmark on Tuesday 4th August.
Rammstein were scheduled to play three UK shows as part of the tour at Cardiff Principality Stadium on Sunday 14th June, Belfast Boucher Road Playing Fields (Wednesday 17th June) and Coventry Ricoh Arena (Saturday 20th June).
Unfortunately, the entire tour has now been pulled and Rammstein are still looking into whether it’s possible to rearrange any of the dates.
Rammstein’s full statement reads: “Due to local event restrictions related to COVID-19, which now affect almost all planned dates, the band's 2020 stadium tour can unfortunately not take place.
“We are currently checking whether it is possible to reschedule the dates and will communicate any updates as soon as possible!
“All tickets will remain valid until then.
“Thank you again for your understanding and patience.”
Rammstein’s cancelled European tour dates are as follows:
MAY 2020
Klagenfurt, Wörthersee Stadion – 25th
Leipzig, Red Bull Arena – 29th
Leipzig, Red Bull Arena – 30th
JUNE 2020
Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Arena – 2nd
Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Arena – 3rd
Zürich, Stadion Letzigrund – 6th
Zürich, Stadion Letzigrund – 7th
Ostend, Park De Nieuwe Koers – 10th
Cardiff, Principality Stadium – 14th
Belfast, Boucher Road Playing Fields – 17th
Coventry, Ricoh Stadium – 20th
Nijmegen, Goffertpark – 24th
Düsseldorf, Merkur Spiel-Arena – 27th
Düsseldorf, Merkur Spiel-Arena – 28th
JULY 2020
Hamburg, Volksparkstadion – 1st
Hamburg, Volksparkstadion – 2nd
Berlin, Olympiastadion – 4th
Berlin, Olympiastadion – 5th
Lyon, Groupama Stadium – 9th
Lyon, Groupama Stadium – 10th
Turin, Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino – 13th
Warsaw, PGE Narodowy – 17th
Tallinn, Song Festival Grounds- 21st
Trondheim, Granåsen – 26th
Trondheim, Granåsen – 27th
Gothenburg, Ullevi Stadium – 31st
AUGUST 2020
Gothenburg, Ullevi Stadium – 1st
Aarhus, Ceres Park – 4th
Rammstein's mind-blowing pyrotechnics through the years:
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein's frontman and resident pyromaniac, Till Lindemann, wore a flaming silver coat at the band's early shows. Here he is on stage in Berlin in 1996.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Even when they played smaller stages, this did little to quell Rammstein's insatiable appetite for fire. Here's a shirtless Till Lindemann swinging two Catherine wheel-like fireworks at the Palace in Los Angeles in 1998.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein's trademark flamethrowers have also been a mainstay of their live shows for decades. Here's Till Lindemann at Australia's Big Day Out Festival in 2001.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Another photo of Till Lindemann in his ablaze silver coat in 2001.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Creating a truly futuristic look, Till also wore Terminator-esque glasses that emitted red laser beams.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Huge blasts of pyro erupt on stage at Rammstein's San Jose Compaq Center in September 2001 on the Pledge of Allegiance tour.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Years before anyone had heard of Daenerys Targaryen, Till shouts "Dracarys" on stage in 2001.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Although Till Lindemann is undoubtedly the biggest pyromaniac, Rammstein's pyro isn't just limited to the frontman – here's Richard Z. Kruspe shooting flames from his guitar in the early noughties.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein's Till Lindemann shoots flames from his hands at Pinkpop festival in The Netherlands in May 2002.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Dressed as his deranged murderous butcher alter ego, Till Lindemann blasts his flamethrower on stage in Rotterdam in 2004.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein's Till Lindemann surrounded by pyrotechnics at the Gelredome in Holland in December 2009.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein's Till Lindemann shows off his glowing smile on stage in 2009.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein shoot flames from their pyro masks in unison at Copenhagen Live 2010. Astonishing.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Till Lindemann stands, quite literally, amongst a wall of pyro at Australia's Big Day Out Festival in 2011.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
An amazing image of Till Lindemann and Richard Z. Kruspe blasting flames at Bravalla Festival 2013 in Norrkoping, Sweden.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein are flanked by an arsenal of pyro at Wacken Open Air Festival in 2013.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein's Till Lindemann shoots flames from his angel wings at Download Festival Paris 2016.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein's Richard Z. Kruspe at Download Festival Paris 2016.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein's muted and highly understated stage setup on the 2019 European Stadium Tour.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Rammstein drummer Christoph Schneider's view from behind his kit.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
For the 2019 European stadium tour, Till Lindemann unveiled a newly revamped pyro backpack that shoots out nine gigantic flames.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Till Lindemann fires his flamethrower at Flake during the band's 2022 stadium tour. The tour, which was delayed for two years due to the pandemic, featured the same mind-blowing set up as 2019.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
Till Lindeman's pyro backpack in action in Aarhus, Denmark in June 2022.
Rammstein's pyro through the years
The incredible stage in Denmark during Rammstein's summer 2022 stadium tour.