After multiple covid-induced delays and reschedules, Rammstein has finally returned Stateside for their first-ever North American stadium tour.
It’s been five long years since Rammstein was last in the US, but the wait is finally over, and boy was it worth it! It’s almost impossible to describe this full production tour in any more eloquent words than “wow!” When people tell you this tour is very heavy on the pyrotechnics, it just doesn’t do it justice! Even standing 150ft away from the stage, you could feel the heat of the flames that were erupting from their guitars, backpacks, and various points around and above the stage, to the point where you couldn’t help but check your eyebrows were still intact. They’ve always been known for their elaborate use of pyro, but seeing this show in a stadium setting makes you wonder how they ever fit into a venue that’s any smaller than a football field.
The two-hour 15-minute show was a spectacle from beginning to end. Without spoiling it for anyone who has tickets to see this show, a good number of props were used throughout, including a canon of sorts that sprayed a foamy substance all over those in the front third of the GA section, a bonus B stage to shift your attention momentarily from which they used rafts to get themselves back to the main stage, and enough confetti blasted over you to make sure you’ll still find some around your house several days later.
The current tour has just 12 dates scheduled throughout the US, with several days in between each show. The gap is not for the band to recuperate, but rather that’s how long it takes for the stage to be set up in each new location. Since there are so few dates scheduled on this tour and the fact that it’s been five years since they last toured here, people are traveling from far and wide to each of these dates, just to participate in one of the most talked about tours of the summer.
Their impressive 21-song setlist spanned their 30-year career catalog but also included songs from their latest release, Zeit. The show attracted people from all walks of life, whether it be die-hard Rammstein lifelong fans, lovers of all metal, and even those who have never seen them before and were curious after hearing so much about the full production extravaganza. There really is something for everyone at this show, it’s a true treat for the eyes, the ears, and the soul.
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