Rammstein secure new injunction against ticket resellers Viagogo
Banning them from selling tickets in Germany
Last updated 30th Sep 2022
Rammstein have obtained a second injunction against Viagogo, banning them from selling secondary tickets for the band’s 2023 European stadium tour.
The sextet first secured an injunction against concert ticket resellers Viagogo in Germany in 2018 for their pyro-tastic stadium tour the following year.
The fresh ban was actioned at Hamburg Regional Court this week. Rammstein were seeking to continue to protect their fans from being charged over the odds for concert tickets.
Rammstein announced their 2023 European stadium tour last week and many dates are already completely sold out, including their four concerts in Munich and three in Berlin.
Sebastian Ott from the law firm Lichte Rechtsanwälte said of the new injunction: “Purchasers often do not realise that they are not buying their tickets from the organiser, but on the secondary ticket market. (German law-makers) have recognised this deficiency and acted.
“We are pleased that the Hamburg Regional Court shares our view and consistently prohibits violations of the new law.”
Rammstein have advised their fans to only buy tickets from official sellers CTS Eventim, and those unable to attend should use Eventim’s resale service, Fansale.
The band’s European stadium tour opens at Vingis Park in Vilnius, Lithuania on Monday 22nd May 2023, the tour visits Helsinki, Odense, Munich, Trenčín, Bern, Madrid, Lisbon, Padova, Groningen, Budapest, Berlin, Paris, Vienna and Chorzów before wrapping up at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday 5th August 2023.
There are currently no UK dates as part of the itinerary.
Rammstein recently wrapped up their North American tour, and their European tour this summer included rapturously received shows at Cardiff Principality Stadium and Coventry Building Society Arena.
Featuring the singles ‘Zeit’, ‘Zick Zack’, ‘Dicke Titten’ and ‘Angst’, Rammstein’s critically acclaimed eighth studio album 'Zeit' was released on 29th April.
A history of Rammstein's astonishing pyrotechnics:
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.