The 2026 edition of 70000Tons Of Metal is set to host the first-ever live on-stage performance of VBO. Also known as Vice Business Only, the band is the newly formed project from Francesco Cavalieri (lead vocalist of Italian power metal band, Wind Rose), and electronic artist Simone Giusti. Keep reading below to find out more.
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Izegrim Booked for 70KTons Of Metal Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary and Reunion
Dutch Death/Thrash Giants, Izegrim, are to celebrate their 30th anniversary band reunion, on board, 70000Tons Of Metal 2026. Their first show since 2019, takes place on the metal cruise, sailing from Miami, FL to Nassau, The Bahamas and back from January 29 through February 2, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean‘s luxury cruise ship Freedom of the Seas. Find out more below.
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70000 Tons of Metal Cruise Adds Anthrax, Announces Public Onsale Date for 2026
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, proudly announces that Public Sales for the 2026 sailing will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com. The festival-at-sea continues its tradition of delivering an unforgettable experience with 60 metal bands from around the globe, playing across four stages – including the legendary Pool Deck Stage, The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas. In addition to unveiling the Public Sales date, 70000TONS OF METAL is thrilled to confirm the addition of thrash metal icons Anthrax to the 2026 lineup. Known for their blistering live performances and genre-defining discography, Anthrax will bring their full-throttle energy aboard the legendary festival cruise, delivering two unique sets exclusively for goers.Continue reading
Kamelot, Amorphis, Dark Tranquility, Firewind, Vio-Lence, Heathen, Eluveitie, Insomnium, and More Booked for 70K Tons of Metal 2026
70000Tons Of Metal, the original, and world’s biggest heavy metal cruise, has announced a change in the destination for 2026. The upcoming edition of the festival at sea, taking place from January 29 to February 2, 2026, will now sail from Miami, Florida to Nassau, the Bahamas aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. Organisers have also announced the first 27 bands for this year’s bill, including Kamelot, Amorphis, Dark Tranquility, Firewind, Vio-Lence, Heathen, Eluveitie, Insomnium, and more. Find out more below.
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Gus G Shares a new Single and Playthrough Video for “Advent”
Gus G., guitarist and founding member of Firewind, has just shared a guitar playthrough video for his new single, “Advent.” This is his first new music since the 2021 album, Quantum Leap. Watch the playthrough and find out more below.
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Firewind Shares a Cover of “Talking In Your Sleep” by The Romantics, On Tour Now with Sonata Arctica and Serious Black
Following their latest album, Stand United (March 2024 – AFM Records), power metal titans Firewind have kicked off their European tour with Sonata Arctica, Serious Black and Tungsten. In December, they also join forces with label mates Masterplan. In conjunction with this live assault, the band, wth iconic guitarist Gus G, have shared a music video for their version of 80s pop rock classic, “Talking in Your Sleep,” originally recorded by The Romantics. Check it out below, alongside live listings and more.
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