70000TONS OF METAL , the world's largest heavy metal cruise, is now on sale!
Sales for the 2026 voyage began today, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, through the website 70000tons.com . Fans are encouraged to book in advance to secure their place on this epic high-seas voyage.
The next edition of the festival at sea will take place from January 29th to February 2nd, 2026, departing from Miami, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard Royal Caribbean's
Freedom of the Seas Although the port has changed, the exclusive 70000TONS OF METAL experience remains. It will be 4 days, 60 bands, 4 stages, including the iconic Pool Deck Stage, the largest stage structure to sail on the open sea. In addition, there will be artist-based activities, an All Star Jam, and unparalleled fan access to the bands in an environment where music and community reign supreme.
70000TONS OF METAL has already announced the first bands in its lineup.
In addition to the news of a new destination, the crew announced the initial lineup for the 2026 voyage. The first 39 of the 60 bands that will deliver incredible performances are: Amorphis , Anthrax , Beast in Black , Dark Tranquillity , Dødheimsgard , Dragonland , Dust Bolt , Eluveitie , Ereb Altor , Firewind , Gama Bomb , Groza , Haggard , Harakiri for the Sky , Heathen , Hiraes , Hirax , Hour of Penance , Illdisposed , In Mourning , Insomnium , Kamelot , Orden Ogan , Persefone , Rhapsody of Fire , Satan , Saturnus , Seven Spires , Skeletal Remains , Skyclad , Soen , Soilwork , Suidakra , Týr , Vader , Vio-lence , Wind Rose , Wolf , Xandria and Much more!
The festival will announce more bands and the start of ticket sales to the general public soon. Follow the news on the official website and social media @70000tons.
