This is your chance to become part of the United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea – Immerse yourself in a world of pure Metal magic as you soak in rejuvenating hot tubs, feel the warm Caribbean breeze on your skin, and let the powerful Heavy Metal music transport you to another realm.
Yes, you read that right! The wait is over. The organizers of the 70000TONS OF METAL festival have announced the Public Sales date for The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise. Don’t miss out on this epic journey from Miami, FL to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and back, taking place from January 30th to February 3rd, 2025.
Public Sales will start Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 12PM EDT (9AM PDT, 18:00 CEST and respectively 17:00 GMT+1).
With unrestricted festival access, every festival goer can indulge in over 120 shows and special onboard events. Guests will have the opportunity to attend meet and greets for all the bands, intimate masterclasses with select musicians, experience exclusive live album premieres, engage in listening sessions, and so much more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica with their favourite bands on an “Artist Escorted Shore Excursion“, where fans can join band members in activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, boat tours, and other exciting adventures.
Come on board and see 60 bands perform on the Independence of the Seas with shows spread across four stages, including the iconic Pool Deck Stage, The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas and bask in the comfort of a hot tub while enjoying the electrifying performances of your favourite metal bands with a delicious cocktail in hand. The 156K+ ton cruise ship boasts numerous onboard amenities, such as bars, lounges, and complimentary dining options.
The current artist line-up features:
Benighted (2 special sets playing the ‘Carnivore Sublime‘ album & a ‘Best Of‘ set)
Candlemass (celebrating ‘40 Years Of Doom‘)
Delain
Emperor (2 special sets: ‘In the Nightside Eclipse‘ & ‘Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk‘)
Flotsom & Jetsam (2 special sets: ‘Doomsday for the Deceiver‘ & ‘No Place for Disgrace‘)
In Extremo (2 special ‘Best Of‘ Sets as part of their 30th Anniversary Celebration)
Kalmah (2 special sets playing the ‘They Will Return‘ & ‘Swampsong‘ albums)
Majestica
Samael (2 special sets playing the ‘Ceremony of Opposites‘ & ‘Passage‘ albums)
Septicflesh
Stratovarius (2 special sets playing the ‘Visions‘ album & a ‘Best Of‘ set)
Tankard
The Kovenant (2 special sets playing the ‘Nexus Polaris‘ album and a ‘Best Of‘ set)
37 more bands will be announced.
1 cruise ship, 60 metal bands, 4 days, only 3000 tickets. Be sure to secure your spot and don’t delay – tickets move fast!
Stay tuned for updates and announcements by checking out 70000tons.com and the @70000tons social media channels.
70000TONS OF METAL:
70000TONS OF METAL is The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise. With ten consecutive sell outs since the inaugural voyage in 2011, this extraordinary and unique floating festival now sails on board some of the largest luxury passenger vessels in the world. Featuring 60 world-class Heavy Metal bands from around the globe performing across four stages, 70000TONS OF METAL is home to The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to sail the Open Seas.
Guests can enjoy the Heavy Metal festival experience of a lifetime with all the benefits that a cruise has to offer: complimentary fine dining, bars that never close, 24-hour room service, as well as the ship’s many amenities.
This four-day Heavy Metal Music Festival and Caribbean vacation offers 3000 metalheads the amazing opportunity to mingle side-by-side with all of the bands on board. With no VIP areas it truly is like everyone has a backstage pass. Not only do guests have unrestricted festival access to 120+ live performances (all bands play twice), every ticket also includes meet & greets with every band, intimate masterclasses with select musicians and exclusive live & listening premieres. Guests also have full access to the “Jamming in International Waters All Star Jam” – a one-of-a-kind jam session featuring a host of musical virtuosos performing classic metal songs together on stage.
Festivalgoers also have the special opportunity to explore a Caribbean dream destination with their favourite band members on an “Artist Escorted Shore Excursion”, another 70000TONS OF METAL exclusive.
For more details about 70000TONS OF METAL 2024, including FAQs, vessel amenities and contact information, please visit 70000tons.com.
Guests and fans are also invited to join the 70000TONS OF METAL community on the70000TONS OF METAL Official Forum,
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