Slipknot, Rammstein, and Marilyn Manson have stunned the rock and metal world by announcing a massive joint world tour titled The New Princes of Darkness. This unprecedented collaboration brings together three of the most influential and theatrical forces in heavy music, promising a tour that will redefine shock, spectacle, and sonic brutality. Fans around the world erupted across social media as soon as the announcement dropped, with many calling it “the most chaotic lineup in metal history.”
The announcement came with a cinematic teaser filled with fire, masks, industrial imagery, and Manson’s unmistakable dark flair. Each band offered a glimpse of their stage aesthetic for the tour—Slipknot’s frantic, mask-driven horror, Rammstein’s pyro-dominant army of flames, and Manson’s eerie gothic atmosphere. The blend of these three extremes has already stirred massive anticipation.
According to the promoters, The New Princes of Darkness world tour will feature a rotating headliner format, ensuring each show feels different depending on the city. Some nights will open with Rammstein’s inferno, others with Slipknot’s chaos, and some with Manson’s disturbing theatrics setting the stage. This flexibility has fans scrambling to catch more than one date.
The tour will span North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia, making it one of the most ambitious rock tours planned for 2026. From stadiums to massive outdoor festival grounds, the trio aims to bring their unparalleled production to millions of fans across continents. Early estimates predict that several dates may sell out within minutes.
North American cities include Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Dallas, and Seattle. Each stop is expected to feature custom pyrotechnics, special effects, and stage arrangements tailored to the unique combination of the three acts. Fans in the U.S. and Canada are already preparing for ticket wars.
In Europe, the tour will ignite Berlin, London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Warsaw, Stockholm, and Prague. Rammstein’s homecoming in Germany is expected to be one of the largest dates on the entire tour, with production insiders teasing “a fire show bigger than anything the band has ever attempted.”
South American fans will experience the chaos in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Bogotá. Historically, all three artists have massive fanbases in Latin America, and the energy at these shows is expected to be explosive. Security teams are reportedly preparing for record-breaking crowd attendance.
Asia and Australia are also getting major tour stops, including Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Manila, Sydney, and Melbourne. The tour production crews are said to be transporting over 70 trucks of gear across continents, making it one of the largest traveling setups in rock history.
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor expressed excitement about the collaboration, calling it “a collision of worlds that fans have dreamed about but never expected to see.” His enthusiasm reflects the shared sense of unpredictability and innovation that defines all three acts.
Rammstein, known for their perfectionism and unmatched pyro displays, stated that combining their industrial firestorm with Slipknot’s raw ferocity and Manson’s haunting artistry was “a challenge they gladly accepted.” Fans interpret this as a sign that the German band will push their production boundaries even further.
Marilyn Manson, whose presence alone adds an extra layer of mystique and controversy, described the tour as “a reawakening of darkness for a new generation.” His return to massive arenas is already sparking headlines and reigniting conversations across the rock community.
With dates and cities now confirmed, excitement is reaching fever pitch. The New Princes of Darkness is shaping into a once-in-a-lifetime experience that blends shock rock, industrial metal, and numbing aggression into one colossal global tour. Fans worldwide are preparing for what may become one of the most iconic tours in heavy music history.
