70,000 Tons of Metal!

So who says you can't relax, enjoy some sun and rock out all at the same time?  Someone got the mad haired idea to run a metal cruise ship for 4 days of the year.  For those of you new to this, 70000 Tons of Metal is the first of its kind.



The trip starts off in Miami, FL (seen below) and will cover the Caribbean over the course of four days, with stops at the Grand Caymen Islands, AND at the same time fitting 40+ bands on three stages set up around the ship.

The lineups have been increasing more and more appealing to a wide range of metal lovers from all points of the globe.  This year, 28 bands have been announced so far, with more on the way, the lineup so far is featuring:


ALESTORM
AMORPHIS
ATHEIST
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CHILDREN OF BODOM
CORONER
DARK FUNERAL
ELUVEITIE
GOD DETHRONED
GRAVE DIGGER
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
KAMELOT
MOONSORROW
MY DYING BRIDE
NIGHTWISH
OVERKILL
PENTAGRAM
PESTILENCE
RIOT
SAMAEL
STRATOVARIUS
SUFFOCATION
TANKARD
THERION
TRISTANIA
VIRGIN STEELE
WHIPLASH

So who's ship are they using?  Royal Caribbean Intl's Majesty of the Seas is the boat for this epic tour.  Here is a brief glimpse into the ship:

"The Majesty of the Seas: Imagine a 12 story high and 268 meter (880ft) long floating luxury resort. This cruise liner offers everything you could dream of having on a floating Heavy Metal Paradise including three stages, one in the main theater called "A Chorus Line Lounge" in which we remove some of the (very comfortable) leather seating, one in the more intimate "Spectrum" lounge that gives you a local club atmosphere and last but not least  the custom built open air stage constructed on the outside pool-deck, surrounded by a swimming pool, plenty of room to sunbathe and even hot tubs to soak in while you watch the shows!" -70000 Tons of Metal.com

If you feel the need to get on board and take part in this crazy annual adventure, head over to the FAQ section for 70000TOM website for all your booking and inquiries.

Here is a couple sample of bands, just in case you get the itch to go:

(Children of Bodom - In Your Face)

(Alestorm - Shipwrecked)

(Eluveitie - Thousandfold)