Rammstein and Slipknot have **shocked the metal world** by announcing *Fire to the End*, an epic **final co-headlining tour in 2026** that’s being framed as the last major global run for both bands. After decades of redefining heavy music and live spectacle, the German industrial titans and the Iowa-born masked marauders are uniting for what fans are calling a historic farewell that will span **multiple continents** and run through stadiums and arenas worldwide. ([Global News 247][1])
The tour’s concept is deliberately ambitious: rather than one act opening for the other, Rammstein and Slipknot will **alternate closing spots** every night, ensuring each band delivers **full-scale headline sets** rich in pyro, theatrical staging, and career-spanning setlists. Production sources suggest a blend of Rammstein’s iconic flame-barrage aesthetics and Slipknot’s visceral, high-impact chaos, engineered to make each show feel like a **grand finale** rather than a traditional tour stop. ([Global News 247][1])
Dates and cities are being rolled out in phases, with early information indicating stops across **North America and Europe**, followed by expanded legs into **Asia, South America, and potentially Oceania**. Major markets like New York, London, Berlin, São Paulo, and Tokyo are expected to be included, with many shows projected to sell out quickly once sales open. ([Global News 247][1])
**Setlist teasers** from insiders promise that both bands will dive deep into their catalogues: Rammstein is rumored to revisit rare fan-favorite tracks alongside stadium anthems, while Slipknot plans to draw from across all eras of their evolution, including heavier gems rarely played live in recent years. ([Global News 247][1])
Although neither band has said this farewell marks a permanent end to their music, *Fire to the End* is being promoted as **the last major world tour** for both — a deliberate, emotional curtain call on the global stage that’s poised to be one of metal’s most significant cultural moments. ([Global News 247][1])
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[1]: https://globalnews247.co.uk/2025/12/15/rammstein-slipknot-bid-the-metal-world-farewell-announce-final-2026-co-headlining-tour-fire-to-the-end-full-dates-cities-setlist-teasers-revealed/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “announce final 2026 co-headlining tour: “fire to the end” — full …”
