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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Wolfheart Share Their New Single and Video for “The Gale” – European Tour Kicking Off Soon
Following their recent tour in Finland, melodic death metallers, Wolfheart, have released a new music video for “The Gale.” It comes from their recent album, Draconian Darkness, released on September 6 via the Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) record label. The band will be on tour throughout Europe in support of the release from October 31st to November 30th, Dark Tranquillity, Moonspell, and Hiraes. Check out the new track and live listings below.
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Dark Tranquillity to Release 25th Anniversary Vinyl Edition of Their Album “Projector”
Having just released their 13th studio album Endtime Signals, via Century Media Records, iconic Gothenburg melodic death metal band, Dark Tranquillity, are also announcing a vinyl re-issue of their 4th album Projector. The new Projector (Re-issue 2024) vinyl version will be released on November 1st, 2024. Head into the article below for more information.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Hiraes – Dormant
The title of Hiraes’ new album, Dormant (Napalm Records), caught me a bit off guard.
The word “dormant” conjures images of calm, rest, inactivity. Yet, I’ve seen them play and listened to their first album numerous times, and nothing led me to believe that the band would be entering such a period or engaging in such a manner. Continue reading
Hiraes (Dawn Of Disease, Critical Mess) Unveil “Through The Storm” Single and Video, with New Album Announced
German melodic death metallers, Hiraes, will kick off the new year with their sophomore album, Dormant, out January 26, via Napalm Records. Wasting no time, they have just dropped the full-length’s first single and opener, “Through The Storm.” You can also check out our recent live coverage of the band! Get stuck in to the article below for the video and more from the band.
CONCERT REVIEW: Hiraes – Damnation Defaced Live at Logo
It was a hard choice – this show (only two bands, neither of which I knew) or Russian Circles plus a few other bands, with whom I was more familiar. Something pulled me to this show even though, logistically, the other would have made more sense. A small club, Logo was only a few minutes’ walk from my hotel room (which felt like a luxury). Unassuming outside and in, Logo couldn’t have held more than 400 people, had a very low stage (with a pole front and center), and had some odd diagonal fixtures in the middle of the floor with stools. But it was casual and reminded me of a few familiar clubs back home.Continue reading