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70000 TONS OF METAL: SIXTY BANDS, BARS THAT NEVER CLOSE AND MUCH MORE

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70000 Tons Of Metal, the heaviest and hardest rockin’ cruise in the world sets sail again in February 2017 and pre-sales are currently underway with public sales slated to start on Tuesday August 16th 2016 at 3.00pm EDT/9.00pm CEST.

The original Heavy Metal cruise has sold out the previous six consecutive sailings so best to make sure you don’t miss the boat and get booked up now.

Boasting the biggest open-air stage structure to ever sail the open seas, 70000 Tons Of Metal offers 120 live shows by 60 unique artists on board, Meet & Greets with every artist, exclusive art exhibits and Artist Clinics and the infamous Jamming With Waters In International Waters, the official 70000 Tons Of Metal All Star Jam hosted by Annihilator’s Jeff Waters.

And most importantly, there are bars that never close – yes, you heard that right, bars that never close!

Round 7 of 70000 Tons Of Metal sets sail on February 2nd and the voyage concludes on February 6th 2017. The ship is Royal Caribbean’s luxurious Independence Of The Seas which will be leaving from Ft Lauderdale, Florida to an all new Caribbean dream destination: Labadee, situated on the northern coast of Haiti, featuring pristine beaches, coral reefs and lagoon-like bays surrounded by forested mountains.

Soar over the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line, the world’s longest zip line over water, propel down the 300 foot long waterslides, get your adrenaline fix on the Dragon’s Tail Roller Coaster, cool off in the Arawak Aqua Park, kick back and relax at the cabanas on Nellie’s Beach or just stay on-board, get drunk and listen to great Heavy Metal.

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70000 tons of metal

Sunday February 5th 2017 is #SuperMetalSunday! Start off the best Sunday of the year with Heavy Metal bands from around the globe playing concerts on four different stages and if you think you can make a splash, then participate in the infamous 70000 Tons Belly Flop Contest which is judged by a panel of Artists.

The NFL Championship Game will also be screened on board and there’s multiple workshops and clinics and the cruise ends with 70000 Tons Of Karaoke for a final sing along until the sun rises.

Every Artist on board 70000 Tons Of Metal 2017 will play two shows, once on the way to Labadee and once on the way back to Florida, presenting fans with the opportunity to see 120 shows, including some exclusive performances.

The following 32 of 60 bands have been announced for Round 7:

AMARANTHE
AMORPHIS
ANNIHILATOR
ANTHRAX
ARCH ENEMY
CRUACHAN
DEATH ANGEL
DEVILDRIVER
DRACONIAN
DYING FETUS
EQUILIBRIUM
GRAVE DIGGER
HAGGARD
KALMAH
KAMELOT
MOONSORROW
NILE
OMNIUM GATHERUM
ORDAN OGAN
ORPHANED LAND
POWERGLOVE
REVOCATION
SALTATIO MORTIS
SERENITY
STAM1NA
STUCK MOJO
SUFFOCATION
TESTAMENT
THERION
ULI JON ROTH
UNLEASHED
XANDRIA

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