70000TONS OF METAL Modifications Course For 2026 Cruise, Drops First Lineup Wave That includes INSOMNIUM, ELUVEITIE & Extra

70000TONS OF METAL, the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise, will officially chart a new course for its 2026 voyage. The festival at sea, taking place January 29 through February 2, 2026, will now sail from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas, replacing the previously planned stop at Labadee, Haiti. The reroute was made in response to ongoing instability in the region, with safety and comfort for fans, artists, and crew remaining the top priority.

“While Labadee has been a great port of call on past sailings, we are closely monitoring the evolving situation in Haiti and its surrounding regions,” said Andy Piller, Skipper of 70000TONS OF METAL. “Ensuring the safety and comfort of our Survivors is non-negotiable. With that in mind, we’ve made the proactive decision to change course for 2026. Nassau provides a welcoming alternative that allows us to maintain the world-class experience our Sailors expect — both on board and ashore.”

The initial lineup includes the following kickass metal bands as part of the first wave. Personally, I’ve never thought of Dødheimsgard as much of a “cruise-time party” band, but hey – here we are:

Amorphis

Beast In Black

Dark Tranquillity

Dødheimsgard

Eluveitie

Ereb Altor

Firewind

Gama Bomb

Groza

Haggard

Harakiri for the Sky

Heathen