INTERVIEW: Carlos Crowcell of Solemn Vision Talks About the “Despite The Rise Of The Sun” Album


Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Drummer Carlos Crowcell of New York City’s Solemn Vision! They just released their recent album “Despite The Rise Of The Sun!” Carlos discussed the history of the band, the new album, their upcoming gig at 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise pre-party,  some advice for up and coming bands, and more! 

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Nightwish, Insomnium, and Rotting Christ are The First Three Bands Booked for 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise 2023


 

 

70000TONS OF METAL,”The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise” has booked their first three bands on board for 2023. Nightwish, Insomnium, and Rotting Christ are the first of what will be many announcements for the cruise. They previously revealed their eleventh sailing will be hosted on board The Freedom of the Seas from Miami, Florida to Bimini, The Bahamas from January 30th to February 3rd, 2023. The floating metal festival and vacation experience on the high-seas will soon announce the first bands, ticket on-sale dates, and more. 

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70000 Tons of Metal Announces 2023 Dates and Destination


70000TONS OF METAL, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise has announced that their eleventh sailing will be hosted on board The Freedom of the Seas from Miami, Florida to Bimini, The Bahamas from January 30th to February 3rd, 2023. The floating metal festival and vacation experience on the high-seas will soon announce the first bands, ticket on-sale dates, and more. 

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70000 Tons of Metal Cruise to Return in 2023


70000 Tons of Metal Cruise, the “heaviest metal cruise in the world” has released a video touting their return to the open seas in 2023. They could not sail in 2020 and 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. The video suggests the possibility of “a new ship, a new destination and the best lineup the cruise has ever promised.” Watch the video now! 

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Watch Devin Townsend and Ihsahn Perform “Juular” at 70000 Tons of Metal


Devin Townsend performed at the just concluded 10the edition of the 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise, and his sets were the stuff of legends. Performing two sets of Strapping Young Lad songs, other rarely heard deep cuts and hits, there was one particular highlight we wanted to call out! Watch Devy joined by Ihsahn (Emperor) to perform ‘Juular’ together, right now!

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70000 Tons of Metal Cruise Books Emperor, Epica, and Haggard for 2020


After a late start announcing bands for 2020 that had long-time cruisers concerned for the future of the event, 70000 Tons of Metal 2020 has announced their first bands for 2020. Black Metal legends Emperor we the first band announced, will Epica soon after, and now Haggard. Many more bands will be announced right up until the cruise. Gold and Silver level “Survivors” – past cruisers, are getting email codes for pre-purchase this weekend, with the public on sales taking place next week, October 26th. 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise takes place from January 7th to 11th 2020 and sails from Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale to Cozumel, Mexico. Tickets and more info at the link below. Continue reading


Hatebreed – Obituary – Cro-Mags – Terror – Fit For An Autopsy: Live Worcester Palladium


There’s something that happened at the Worcester Palladium that may be the best thing I’ve witnessed in many many years. I don’t want to waste anyone’s time with lead up, let’s dive right into this perfectly orchestrated amoeba of chaos.Continue reading


Watch A Pikachu Moshpit At 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise


We are already seeing reports that the just completed 70000 Tons of Metal cruise was the craziest and most fun yet for the nine-year-old event. We have already seen a ton of hilarious posts by “survivors”, but this one takes the cake! During a set by Finnish melo-death band Kalmah, an entire army of Pikachu’s took over the mosh pit. Check out this hilarious fan footage by Duncan Fosnough (a.k.a. The Pink Ranger, also the drummer of a badass metal band, Sonic Pulse) who shared this video with us on Facebook! Next year’s cruise is already set so make sure to check them out if you’ve never gone!Continue reading


Megadeth Is Launching “The MegaCruise” In 2019


Megadeth is joining 70000 Tons of Metal, KISS, Shiprocked, Cruise To Edge and others with their own cruise. The band launched a mailing list signup and social media networks promoting the TheMegaCruise, sailing in the Pacific in 2019. No other information is available yet. Typically major cruise lines sail out of ports like Los Angeles, San Diego or Seattle, and travel to Mexico, South America or north to Canada or Alaska. Links to signup are below. Megadeth is celebrating 35 years as a band in 2018 and is working on a new album for release in 2019.Continue reading


Watch A New Video From Pain For The Track Coming Home


 

Pain, the industrial rock band led by legendary multi-instrumentalist and producer Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Lindemann) just released a new music video. You can watch the clip for the track ‘Coming Home’ below:Continue reading