The Rolling Stones hit No. 1 in Germany with Foreign Tongues
Published on 08/25/2026 at 22:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Rolling Stones underline their staying power with a fresh chart triumph in Germany. According to the Official German Charts compiled by GfK Entertainment, their new studio album Foreign Tongues entered at No. 1 on July 17, 2026, giving the band its twelfth German chart-topping album and setting several records in the process. GfK Entertainment chart report
German chart records for Foreign Tongues
GfK Entertainment reports that Foreign Tongues not only debuted at No. 1 in the Official German Charts, but did so as the band’s twelfth album to reach the summit in Germany, making the Rolling Stones one of the most successful international acts in the market’s chart history. GfK Entertainment chart report
The same chart communiqué highlights an extraordinary time span: there is a 61?year gap between The Rolling Stones No. 2, the band’s first German No. 1 LP in 1965, and Foreign Tongues in 2026, the largest distance between two No. 1 albums by the same artist in German chart history. GfK also notes that the Stones now hold an industry?leading 218 Top 10 placements and 86 charting albums overall in Germany, more than any other band and surpassed only by bandleader James Last in total charted albums. GfK Entertainment chart report
Foreign Tongues – release, singles and guests
Foreign Tongues is the Rolling Stones’ twenty?fifth studio album and follows their 2023 release Hackney Diamonds. The new record was announced in early May 2026 and officially released on July 10, 2026 via Polydor/Universal, after a month of recording sessions in London that brought together Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood with a roster of guest musicians. Associated Press album announcement
The album comprises 14 tracks, balancing rock, ballads and elements of country and dance music. Early coverage from AP and other outlets confirmed contributions from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith of The Cure and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others, reinforcing the Stones’ habit of inviting different generations of rock musicians into their orbit. Foreign Tongues also includes a posthumous appearance by longtime drummer Charlie Watts, taken from one of his final recording sessions before his death in 2021. AP interview video
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Fans in Germany who follow The Rolling Stones’ new album and chart success can find more coverage and analysis in our Rolling Stones news overview.
How Foreign Tongues sounds
Musically, Foreign Tongues positions the Rolling Stones once again as a rock band that draws on blues and R&B roots while stretching into other idioms. Reporting from the New York launch event in May 2026 described the album as a collection that “kicks” and moves through ballads, country inflections and dance?oriented tracks, underscoring the group’s ability to adapt their signature groove to different textures without losing their identity. Guardian New York launch report
The track listing published by specialist music sites shows a balance of new compositions and a small number of covers. Songs like Rough and Twisted and In the Stars lead the record with tighter rock arrangements, while cuts such as Jealous Lover and Divine Intervention use keyboards and backing vocals to carve out more expansive atmospheres. The album closes with Beautiful Delilah, a Chuck Berry composition that aligns the Stones with one of their formative influences and roots the project in rock and roll history.
Where the band stands now
As of August 25, 2026, the Rolling Stones have no officially announced tour dates for Foreign Tongues, and recent reports have confirmed that plans for a 2026 stadium run were shelved, leaving the band focused on studio work and promotional appearances rather than a full live itinerary.
The Rolling Stones at a glance
- Act: The Rolling Stones
- Genre: Rock, blues rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1962
- Lineup: Mick Jagger (vocals), Keith Richards (guitar), Ronnie Wood (guitar), with touring members including Darryl Jones (bass) and Steve Jordan (drums)
- Label: Polydor / Universal Music
- Key works: Sticky Fingers (1971), Exile on Main St. (1972), Some Girls (1978), Hackney Diamonds (2023)
- Current album/single: Foreign Tongues, released July 10, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Foreign Tongues No. 1 in the Official German Charts on July 17, 2026; twelfth German No. 1 album and 86 charting albums overall in Germany
- Next live date: currently no announced live date
Frequently asked questions about The Rolling Stones
When was Foreign Tongues released?
Foreign Tongues, the Rolling Stones’ twenty?fifth studio album, was released on July 10, 2026 on Polydor/Universal in multiple formats including CD, vinyl and digital.
How did Foreign Tongues perform in the German charts?
According to the Official German Charts, Foreign Tongues debuted at No. 1 on July 17, 2026, becoming the band’s twelfth chart?topping album in Germany and setting a record for the longest span between two No. 1 albums.
Are The Rolling Stones touring Foreign Tongues in 2026?
As of late August 2026, there is no officially announced world tour for Foreign Tongues, and industry reports earlier in the year indicated that planned 2026 stadium dates had been called off.
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