In only 4 months 70000TONS OF METAL 2016, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise will sail from Florida to Jamaica on board the Independence of the Seas, leaving from Port Everglades in Ft.Lauderdale near Miami, FL on Thursday, February 4th 2016 and returning on Monday, February 8th.

10 more artists have just been confirmed for 70000TONS OF METAL 2016:
BLOODBATH, JAG PANZER, KATATONIA, KRISIUN, PARADISE LOST, SQUEALER, STRATOVARIUS, SUBWAY TO SALLY, VADER and VALLENFYRE. Each band will perform two concerts on board, once on the way to Jamaica, and once on the way back.

The first 40 confirmed acts for 70000TONS OF METAL 2016 are:

ANCIENT RITES
AT THE GATES
AURA NOIR
BELPHEGOR
BLOODBATH
CARACH ANGREN
CHILDREN OF BODOM
CRADLE OF FILTH
DELAIN
DRAGONFORCE
EPICA
FIREWIND
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE
GAMMA RAY
HAMMERFALL
HOLY MOSES
ICED EARTH
INSOMNIUM
JAG PANZER
KATATONIA
KRISIUN
LACUNA COIL
MANILLA ROAD
MOONSPELL
MY DYING BRIDE
PARADISE LOST
RHAPSODY OF FIRE
ROTTING CHRIST
SAMAEL
SODOM
SQUEALER
STRATOVARIUS
SUBWAY TO SALLY
THYRFING
TSJUDER
TURISAS
TYR
VADER
VALLENFYRE
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS

Visit the Artist Page on 70000TONS.com to see the most up-to date billing.

The 70000TONS OF METAL Festival Invasion

The 70000TONS OF METAL crew visited festivals around the world in Summer 2015, including ROCK AL PARQUE in Bogota, Colombia and HEAVY MONTREAL in Montreal, Canada.

Six lucky 70000TONS OF METAL Cruisers were awarded VIP upgrades to the Heavy Montreal festival by participating in a contest on the official 70000TONS OF METAL Facebook and Instagram channels!

The contest winners – a mix of SURVIVORS and First Time Cruisers -gained exclusive access to the 70000TONS OF METAL VIP Lounge, where they soaked in a backstage hot tub while being served drinks by the 70000TONS OF METAL Pool Girls, the Skipper, and even some of their favorite bands! Check out the video below for a glimpse into the madness:

Now Playing On 70000TONS.TV

The weekly Musician Monday video series showcases artists who have performed on past editions of 70000TONS OF METAL sharing their favorite memories from the cruise. Recent episodes feature DORO, INSOMNIUM, METAL CHURCH and SOULFLY. Episodes become available every Monday at 70000tons.tv

READY TO BOOK?

Ticket prices start at USD $666 per person (plus taxes and fees), which includes all on-board entertainment, non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, most on-board restaurants and even 24-hour room service.

Passengers who book before October 25, 2015 can pay in 4 Easy Monthly Installments.

Limited spots remain, visit www.70000tons.com to book tickets.