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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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – Rock and Metal Releases for New Music Friday 11-22-24
Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-22-24.
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for New Music Friday 11-22-24
Covering all the important subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 11-22-24.
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Delain Share a Live Version of “Moth to a Flame” – New Album Coming Soon
Melodic synth-metal group, Delain, have shared a live rendition of their hit single, “Moth to a Flame.” The track appears on their upcoming collection, Dance with the Devil, set for release on November 8, 2024 via Napalm Records. The second single from the release, the original song featured on their latest opus, Dark Waters (2023), the band’s most successful record to date. Catch the live version and more from the band below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Orden Ogan – Final Days
It’s been all change in the Orden Ogan camp recently, and while obviously playing it’s part, not all of it due to the current Coronavirus situation. Firstly, because of a hand injury sustained in 2018, frontman Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann was forced to perform a series of summer dates minus his guitar, fronting the band as vocalist only. Realising he actually prefers performing this way, Levermann has chosen to step back from six-string duties, recruiting guitarist Patrick Sperling to take over in his stead.
Metsatoll Added to 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise, More Bands To Be Announced
70000 Tons of Metal Cruise 2015, by MasterPhelps Photography
Estonian folk metallers Metsatoll have been added to the upcoming 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise, setting sail in less than a months time. As of now 46 of the 60 bands have been announced for the cruise, which is sold out but has a wait list that makes it possible to get a last-minute ticket. Continue reading
Xandria Releases Their New Song Featuring Björn Strid Of Soilwork
After the successful release of Sacrificium back in 2014, Xandria is proud to announce that the highly anticipated follow up, Theater Of Dimensions, will be hitting stores on January 27th via Napalm Records. Continue reading