The thirteenth edition of the 70000TONS OF METAL cruise will take place from January 30 to February 3, departing from Miami, Florida – Cruise Capital of the World – to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and back aboard the Independence of the Seas. The first wave of bands has been announced, and it’s a doozy. The wave includes:
- Benighted (2 special sets playing the Carnivore Sublime album and a best of set)
- Candlemass (celebrating 40 years of doom)
- Delain
- Emperor (2 special sets playing In the Nightside Eclipse and Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk)
- Flotsam & Jetsam (2 special sets: Doomsday for the Deceiver and No Place for Disgrace)
- In Extremo (2 special best of sets as part of their 30th anniversary celebration)
- Kalmah (2 special sets playing the They Will Return and Swampsong albums)
- Majestica
- Samael (2 special sets playing the Ceremony of Opposites and Passage albums)
- Septicflesh
- Stratovarius (2 special sets playing the Visions album and a best of set)
- Tankard
- The Kovenant (2 special sets playing the Nexus Polaris album and a best of set)
Ocho Rios, the festival’s destination, is located on the north coast of Jamaica, known for its picturesque white-sand beaches and stunning landscapes – including the famous and spectacular Dunn’s River Falls, just west of downtown. After two days of the full Heavy Metal experience on board, it’s time to enjoy the shore day with bamboo rafts, Land Rover® and 90-foot yacht tours, experience the adventure of river-tubing down the White River while basking in the warm sunshine, or embark on an adrenaline-pumping downhill bike ride through picturesque limestone valleys.
And there’s more: As a 70000TONS OF METAL sailor, you’ll also have the option to visit Bob Marley’s tomb and enjoy a guided tour of his childhood home led by one of his family members – it’s all up to you! And to top it all off, there will also be Artist Escorted Shore Excursions, where you can share unique experiences with your favorite musicians before returning on board to enjoy complimentary fine dining, bars that never close, 24-hour room service, as well as the ship’s many amenities.
In their ongoing efforts to enhance the Heavy Metal Festival Experience for guests and the environment, the festival organizers are once again offering attendees the option to purchase a Carbon Offset when booking their Private Cabin or Single Ticket for 70000TONS OF METAL 2025. The funds contributed through the Carbon Offset Program go to the Greentrippers Improved Cookstoves in Ghana project.
Stay tuned for updates and announcements including sales dates by checking out 70000tons.com and the @70000tons social media channels.
