Anthrax, renowned metal pioneers, are set to take part in the 2026 edition of the 70000Tons Of Metal cruise, alongside other heavy-hitting acts. Details on ticket sales for next year's music voyage have also been announced.
Set sail for an unforgettable metal adventure as the 70000Tons Of Metal cruise returns in 2026! This unique event offers 3,000 metalheads the opportunity to mingle side-by-side with all of their favourite bands on board.
Taking place from January 29 to February 2, 2026, the cruise will set sail from Miami, Florida, and journey to Nassau in the Bahamas aboard the Royal Caribbean’s luxury cruise ship, Freedom of the Seas. The voyage will be packed with round-the-clock entertainment, artist-hosted activities and events, exclusive meet-and-greets, and the unique opportunity for fans to mingle with their metal heroes in a completely immersive environment.
The Pool Deck Stage, the World's Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas, will be the main concert location, integrated with bars, pools, and hot tubs. Four concert locations on board—the Royal Theater, the Star Lounge, Studio B, and the Pool Deck Stage—will host a total of 60 metal bands, who will each perform twice.
Among the confirmed bands for the 2026 cruise are Amorphis, Anthrax, Beast In Black, Bloodred Hourglass, Dark Tranquillity, Dødheimsgard, Dust Bolt, Eluveitie, Ereb Altor, Firewind, Gama Bomb, Groza, Haggard, Harakiri For The Sky, Heathen, Hiraes, Hirax, Hour of Penance, Illdisposed, In Mourning, Insomnium, Kamelot, Orden Ogan, Persefone, Rhapsody of Fire, Satan, Saturnus, Seven Spires, Skeletal Remains, Skyclad, Soen, Soilwork, Suidakra, Týr, Vader, Vio-Lence, Wind Rose, Wolf, Xandria, and more. More bands are expected to be announced later.
Every ticket includes meet & greets with each band, intimate masterclasses with select musicians, world live premieres, and exclusive listening sessions of unreleased material. Artist Escorted Shore Excursions also allow sailors to explore a Caribbean destination with their favourite band members.
With no VIP areas, everyone has a backstage pass, making this a truly immersive experience for all attendees. Fans are encouraged to book early to secure their place on this unmissable metal cruise. Tickets for the 2026 70000Tons Of Metal cruise will go on sale on August 19, at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET.
Get ready to embark on a metal journey like no other—book your tickets now for the 2026 70000Tons Of Metal cruise and join the ultimate metal community at sea!
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- The 70000Tons Of Metal cruise is set to return in 2026, offering a unique metal adventure for 3,000 metalheads.
- Taking place from January 29 to February 2, 2026, the cruise will embark from Miami, Florida, and venture to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard the Freedom of the Seas.
- The voyage will feature round-the-clock entertainment, including concerts from over 60 metal bands, such as Amorphis, Anthrax, and Týr, who will each perform twice.
- Every ticket for the cruise includes meet & greets with each band, masterclasses with select musicians, world live premieres, and exclusive listening sessions of unreleased material.
- Fans can even explore a Caribbean destination with their favourite band members through Artist Escorted Shore Excursions.
- To secure a place on this unmissable metal cruise, fans are encouraged to book early, as tickets go on sale on August 19, 2021, at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET.
