The countdown to the ultimate heavy metal adventure at sea is underway!
70000TONS OF METAL is returning in January 2027, bringing together metal fans and artists from around the world for five days and four nights of music, mayhem and unforgettable experiences.
With 46 of the planned 60 bands now listed on the official lineup, the 2027 voyage is shaping up to be another massive gathering of metalheads on the high seas.
From legendary thrash metal pioneers to progressive death metal innovators, symphonic metal performers and extreme metal acts, this year’s lineup covers an impressive range of heavy music.
A Lineup Packed With Metal Variety
Among the artists heading aboard are melodic death metal heavyweights Arch Enemy, progressive power metal outfit DGM, legendary thrash metal veterans Exodus and Forbidden, and technical death metal innovators Obscura and Exmortus.
Fans of extreme metal can look forward to the atmospheric black metal sounds of Firtan and Thulcandra, the melodic and orchestral arrangements of Fires in the Distance, and the relentless thrash attack of Warbringer. Vintersorg brings his distinctive blend of progressive, folk and black metal influences, while Visions of Atlantis deliver their cinematic symphonic metal sound.
The lineup also features French symphonic power metal band Avaland, Canadian hard rock and metal outfit Famous Strangers, and vocalist Talia Hoit, adding even more variety to an already diverse collection of artists.
Whether you’re into crushing thrash riffs, intricate progressive arrangements, melodic death metal or soaring symphonic vocals, there’s plenty to look forward to.
More Than Just a Cruise. It’s a Floating Headbangers Paradise!
70000TONS OF METAL is not just a cruise, and it’s not just a festival. It’s a floating headbangers paradise!
Every year, sailors and artists from across the globe come together to form what organizers proudly call the United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea, a worldwide gathering of metalheads united by their passion for heavy music.
For five days and four nights, the ship becomes the ultimate heavy metal playground.
The experience includes more than 120 live performances across four stages: The Star Lounge, Studio B, The Royal Theater and the legendary Pool Deck Stage, billed as the world’s biggest open-air stage structure to ever sail the open seas.
And there’s much more than live music.
Every band performs twice, giving fans the opportunity to catch different sets from their favourite artists. Sailors can also enjoy 70000TONS OF KARAOKE, the official All-Star Jam, artist-led clinics and workshops, meet and greets with every band, artist-escorted shore excursions and the infamous Belly Flop Contest.
There’s even a day at a beautiful Caribbean destination before the ship heads back to Miami.
No Backstage Barriers. Everyone Is a VIP!
One of the things that makes 70000TONS OF METAL so special is the access fans have to their favourite musicians.
There are no traditional backstage barriers or VIP tiers. Artists and sailors share the same ship, creating opportunities to meet musicians at organized events or simply run into them around the decks, bars, casino and restaurants.
With only 3,000 tickets available, the experience offers a more intimate atmosphere than traditional festivals.
And yes, the bars never close!
70000TONS OF METAL 2027: Set Sail!
The 2027 voyage will depart Miami, Florida, on January 14, heading to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, before returning to Miami on January 18.
The cruise will take place aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas.
With 46 of the planned 60 bands currently listed, there’s still plenty of room for more metal to join the party.
Whether you’re into thrash, death metal, black metal, power metal, progressive metal or anything in between, 70000TONS OF METAL offers an experience unlike any other.
Join thousands of metalheads for an unforgettable four night voyage packed with world class heavy metal, incredible performances and nonstop entertainment.
For lineup details, tickets and further information, visit https://70000tons.com
