After months of cryptic teasers and mounting speculation, Rammstein has officially unveiled their highly anticipated 2026 album, Ewigkeit. Known for their blistering sound and provocative stage presence, the German industrial metal giants have once again pushed creative boundaries—and this time, they’ve brought some unexpected collaborators along for the ride. With a full tracklist and release date now revealed, fans across the globe are bracing for what could be Rammstein’s most ambitious record to date.
Set to release worldwide on September 18, 2026, Ewigkeit (German for “eternity”) is more than just a new collection of songs—it’s a thematic and sonic experience that stretches across time, history, and the human condition. According to the band, the album explores “the tension between permanence and decay,” using the haunting imagery of eternity as both a curse and a calling. Early insiders are already calling it a masterpiece.
What’s particularly jaw-dropping is the lineup of guest artists. For the first time in their decades-long career, Rammstein has opened their doors to high-profile collaborations. Among the names confirmed are Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Till Lindemann’s longtime friend Marilyn Manson, French electronic legend Jean-Michel Jarre, and even a surprise vocal cameo by Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine. The result is a genre-bending mix of industrial metal, orchestral soundscapes, and haunting balladry.
The tracklist itself is a journey. Kicking off with the thunderous “Stahlherz” (“Steel Heart”), the album moves through 12 tracks including the anthemic “Der Letzte Tag” (“The Last Day”), the politically-charged “Turm aus Glas” (“Tower of Glass”), and the hauntingly beautiful “Verlorene Kinder” (“Lost Children”), a duet between Lindemann and Welch that is already being praised as the emotional centerpiece of the record.
Perhaps the most daring song is “Asche der Zukunft” (“Ashes of the Future”), co-produced by Reznor, which blends distorted industrial beats with unsettling AI-generated choral samples. The track reportedly took over a year to complete and includes live percussion recorded inside an abandoned East Berlin power plant. Rammstein fans have come to expect nothing less than total commitment to atmosphere—and Ewigkeit appears to deliver on every front.
In true Rammstein fashion, the release will be accompanied by a cinematic music video trilogy, directed by Lars von Trier, beginning with the single “Ewigkeit I.” Shot in Iceland, the video reportedly features apocalyptic landscapes, war-torn cities, and symbolic imagery that touches on death, rebirth, and immortality. The band has said the trilogy is “not just a music video—it’s a short film meant to be experienced in the dark.”
Pre-orders for Ewigkeit opened just minutes after the announcement and have already crashed multiple regional websites due to overwhelming demand. Special editions will include a limited-run vinyl pressed in molten silver, a photo book documenting the recording process, and a bonus track featuring unreleased live recordings from the Zeit tour. Fans who order the deluxe box set will also gain early access to the upcoming world tour pre-sale.
The band has also confirmed that a world tour will follow the album’s release, beginning in March 2027. With stadium dates planned across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia, this will be Rammstein’s largest and most visually elaborate tour yet. Rumors suggest that stage designs will incorporate kinetic sculpture, fire drones, and an actual rotating “eternity clock” at the center of the set.
In interviews, frontman Till Lindemann described the album as “the closing of a chapter, and the opening of a black door.” The band’s commitment to grandeur remains untouched, but Ewigkeit seems more reflective, more poetic—even spiritual—than previous efforts. While still ferociously heavy, there’s an undercurrent of melancholy that reflects the passing of time, mortality, and legacy.
Critics who attended early listening sessions have described the album as “a slow-burning inferno”—a work that builds power through atmosphere rather than shock. While it still contains the aggressive, pounding energy Rammstein is known for, Ewigkeit is being praised for its restraint and emotional depth. One reviewer called it “a requiem for the modern age.”
As the world waits for the full release, there’s no denying that Ewigkeit is shaping up to be a defining moment—not just for Rammstein, but for heavy music in general. In an era of short attention spans and formulaic releases, Rammstein is reminding us what it means to craft a body of work that demands time, focus, and above all, feeling.
With fire, poetry, and an unexpected sense of eternity, Ewigkeit may very well go down as the band’s magnum opus. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, September can’t come soon enough.
