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70,000Tons Of Metallic Proclaims Vacation spot Change + Preliminary Lineup For 2026 Crusing

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70000TONS OF METAL, The Unique, The World’s Greatest Heavy Metallic Cruise, has introduced a change within the vacation spot for its 2026 voyage. The upcoming version of the pageant at sea, happening 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.
Initially deliberate to return to Labadee, Haiti, the choice to reroute the journey was made out of an abundance of warning and with the well-being of all Sailors, artists, and crew as the highest precedence.
“Whereas Labadee has been a fantastic port of name on previous sailings, we’re carefully monitoring the evolving scenario in Haiti and its surrounding areas,” mentioned Andy Piller, Skipper of 70000TONS OF METAL. “Guaranteeing the security and luxury of our Survivors is non-negotiable. With that in thoughts, we’ve made the proactive choice to vary course for 2026. Nassau supplies a welcoming different that permits us to keep up the world-class expertise our Sailors count on — each on board and ashore.”
Now headed to the colourful port of Nassau, the Bahamas, Sailors can count on a contemporary vacation spot with out compromise: a gateway to Bahamian tradition, historic allure, and plush tropical magnificence. Whereas the port has modified, the signature 70000TONS OF METAL expertise stays: 4 days, 60 bands, 4 phases (together with the enduring Pool Deck Stage, The World’s Greatest Open Air Stage Construction to Ever Sail the Open Seas), artist-hosted actions, the incomparable All Star Jam, and unparalleled fan entry to bands in an setting the place music and neighborhood reign supreme. The 70000TONS OF METAL crew stays dedicated to delivering a rare, unparalleled expertise for each Sailor.
Coupled with the information of a brand new vacation spot, the 70000TONS OF METAL Crew have introduced the preliminary lineup for the 2026 crusing. The primary 27 of 60 bands who will ship superb performances are:
AMORPHIS
BEAST IN BLACK
DARK TRANQUILLITY
DØDHEIMSGARD
ELUVEITIE
EREB ALTOR
FIREWIND
GAMA BOMB
GROZA
HAGGARD
HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY
HEATHEN
HIRAES
HIRAX
HOUR OF PENANCE
INSOMNIUM
KAMELOT
ORDEN OGAN
PERSEFONE
RHAPSODY OF FIRE
SATURNUS
SEVEN SPIRES
SKELETAL REMAINS
TÝR
VIO-LENCE
WIND ROSE
XANDRIA