Rammstein Live in Dublin at The RDS Arena Live Review
German Neue Deutsche Härte legends Rammstein haven't toured down under since 2011, but I had the pleasure of catching them in Dublin during their Europe Stadium Tour. After having to cancel the Belfast date of their 2022 tour due to ongoing covid restrictions, Rammstein finally made their way back to Irish ground and it was definitely worth the wait.
Upon arriving and entering the stadium the impressive site of the band's massive stage structure instantly set the mood for the night, powerful, heavy, and industrial. Fans quickly filled the floor space and seating areas, and even the merch area was packed. As people began to settle in, French piano duo, Abélard, performed their own versions of Rammstein songs and got everybody ready for the main act.
Come 8pm, the band made their theatric entrance, a moment Irish fans and myself alike had been waiting for for years. They made their way downwards towards the stage via elevator and descended into a performance of Ramm4 with the atmospheric effect of theatrical smoke.
Their set went for over 2 hours with a 21-track set list and barely any stage banter, Rammstein came to perform, and perform they did. With incredible visuals, pyro, and stage props to compliment their unique visual style, they put on an incredible show. One such example is their performance of 'Puppe' where a giant baby stroller was brought out and set on fire.
Following a chilling (despite the blazing pyro) performance of 'Sonne', the band moved to 'Tower B' a small stage located amongst the crowd, and were joined by Abélard, for a piano version of 'Engel' before heading back to the stage via boats in the crowd, on the way back to the stage a pride flag was taken from the crowd and flown proudly.
Once they returned to the stage they powered through 'Ausländer', 'Du Riechst So Gut', 'Pussy' and 'Ich Will' before heading off and coming back for a final encore of 'Rammstein' and 'Adieu'.
Then as white confetti covered the crowd, members of Rammstein returned to the elevator they came in on and made their exit back up into the sky.
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