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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To The Grave Share Their Single and Video “Show Them The Bodies” – New EP Coming Soon
Australian deathcore unit, To The Grave, just dropped a new single via Unique Leader Records. The track, “Show Them The Bodies,” is taken from their upcoming EP, Still, due out August 1st. Check out the Dylan Gould created lyric video below and find out more.
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Allegaeon Drop a Single and Video for “Wake Circling Above” – New Album Out Now
Technical death metal outfit, Allegaeon, have unveiled their latest single and video for “Wake Circling Above.” The track comes off their brand new full-length, The Ossuary Lens, which is out now on Metal Blade Records. Catch the new video below and read more from the band.
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Warbringer Drop Their Single and Video “Through A Glass, Darkly” – New Album Out This Week
Modern thrash titans, Warbringer, are just about to unleash their new album, Wrath And Ruin. The long-player comes out Friday March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records. Just before that, though, they have dropped the record’s third single, “Through A Glass, Darkly,” alongside an official music video. Check it out below and read more from Warbringer.
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Allegaeon Share Their Single and Video “Driftwood” – New Album Coming Soon
Technical death metal outfit, Allegaeon, have announced that they will unleash their new full-length, The Ossuary Lens, on April 4th on Metal Blade Records. In advance, the band have unveiled the record’s first single, “Driftwood,” with an official music video. Watch it below and read more from Allegaeon.
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Warbringer Book North American Co-headlining Tour with Allegaeon – New Album Coming Soon
Modern thrash titans, Warbringer, have announced their Vortex of Violence North American co-headline tour with death metal stalwarts Allegaeon. With support from Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich, the live run kicks off March 18 in San Diego, CA, pillaging through several major cities before concluding in Los Angeles, CA on April 12. It comes in support of their upcoming album, Wrath And Ruin, out March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records. They also recently released the single “A Better World.” Find out more below.
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END OF YEAR GUEST POST: Jamie Hanks (I Declare War/Sacrificer) Top 10 Albums of 2024

Wrapping up all the business of 2024 with some fun End of Year Guest Posts from bands, friends, music industry pals, label types, and assorted good fiends! Check out this list from our pal Jamie Hanks of I Declare War/Sacrificer for his top 10 albums of 2024!Continue reading
