I really hope Andy books In Extremo again. They have a new album out, weren't on last year, their shows are always well attended, they are all very fan friendly and they never come to the U.S. The new album is great and I really want to see them play it live. They were the reason I booked my first 7...

In Extremo Saltatio Mortis Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Old Man's Child Naglfar Cathedral reunion Burning Saviors Dark Fortress Horn Black Messiah Thrudvanger NomansLand Forefather Nokturnal Mortum Epoch of Unlight Alastis Abominant Down Danzig With the Dead Visigoth Kommandant Running Wild Accept Iro...

Kalmah In Extremo Running Wild Witchfinder General Cathedral Reunion Down Danzig Morbid Angel Doro Accept Saltatio Mortis Iron Fire Naglfar Old Man's Child Catamenia Norther reunion Forefather Thulcandra Nomans Land Vesperian Sorrow Abominant VIsigoth Kommandant CLoven Hoof Testament Saxon Dio Disci...

Vader would be a great addition to the lineup!

Canadian bands so far: Blackguard, Voivod, Annihilator, Exciter, Kataklysm 5 out of 123. Want more That is why we need Sheavy! I love them! I wish they would tour sometime. I use to order from the drummer's mail order all the time. It turned me on to some great doom stuff. I've got all the pre-Witc...

I really like the lineup this year. In Extremo sold this for me last year (not that I wouldn't have wanted to go no matter what) but this year its Die Apokalyptischen Reiter and Subway To Sally as they never play in the U.S. I'd love to see some of the bands from Einheit Produktions booked like Thru...

Probably before Barge sells out, given that Barge has a more specific audience. As much as I am looking forward to Barge, if I had to pick, I'd go with 70k.

I had an issue with them, too. They elected to not renew some sort of businesses license in Illinois, where I am from. I know we are not the most business friendly state, but with a major city like Chicago, I never thought it would happen. Now I am stuck having to physically go to my bank to make pa...

Great Chicago band! My favorite time seeing them was when the played with Cathedral and Trouble at the Thirsty Whale. I miss that place!

I think it also has to do with what Cuban Americans went through as well. There have some political power in swing states, like Florida and are very much against the current Cuban government because of various historical abuses their relatives suffered, from what I have heard.[/quote] Certainly woul...

Are you Americans still not over that whole Cuba/cold war thing? Hey Obama, it's over man! It's over! He lessened some of the restrictions but I believe Americans can only go through a few select travel companies, though I'm not totally sure. We will never get over that cold war bullshit. Seriously...

Uncle Soda wrote:Yes!! Die Apokalyptischen Reiter!! And good to see that the no repeats rule isn't a life sentance :)

I can't wait to see these guys, too!

Hello. I am from Chicago and am looking for cabinmates. I was on as a single passenger this past cruise and got in on one of the $666 deals for Barge. It's so much cheaper than traveling as a single person! I would love to score one of the $666 cabins again, but am mostly hoping to avoid traveling a...

Anyone looking for a BTH cabinmate?

Iron Maiden July 4, Milwaukee, or July 5 Chicago Can't decide which one, maybe both, fuck it what a better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with Maiden and Cooper ... at Summerfest. Just may have to catch this one http://www.ironmaiden.com/fefiles/images/artwork.jpg really hope they have this ...

I can't wait to see these guys again. I am in the FC and have been checking everyday for presale codes. I would love to get the First to the Barrier option...we'll have to see.

Anyone from the cruise hitting the Chicago show?

Ex Deo has pulled out of the Paganfest tour due to delays with their new album and Maurizio also wanting to focus on the final stages of Kataklysm DVD production http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169463 Boooooo! I've been a bit out of the loop o...

I really hope to be able to attend both BTH and the 2013 cruise. 2012 was my first time, so I hope to see many of the awesome people I met. Who is planning on going to BTH for sure, or thinks they will very likely attend?

Oh and BTW. I don't know if y'all filled out those survey cards in the cabins and turned them in or not. I am almost positive I didn't do it last year, but this year I made sure to fill it out and drop it off. I was told that the room attendants lively-hoods rely very heavily on those surveys. My r...

https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/contactUsOnline.do?ref=postcmnt When I was younger, my father and stepmother always made me read these stupid freaking "etiquette" books... seriously. Not a joke. I fucking hated writing thank you notes. I thought it was stupid. Now, I am ...

I hope they are booked for next year's cruise or finally figure out a way to make it over here. The U.S. government has given many bands a hassle trying to get into the U.S. during 2011. I don't know that this was the reason Angel Witch canceled their tour, but 3 shows I was definitely going to atte...

I wouldn't mind if we got a bigger, newer ship, as it would just mean meeting more metal heads from all over the world. I wonder how this would impact the cost, however as right now, given my proximity to FL, it is a very doable cruise for me. I just hope they space the two out, because I would love...

Five guys has taken Chicago and the surrounding suburbs by storm as well. They seem to be popping up all over the place. Anything is better than Mc Donalds. However if anyone is in Chicago, be sure to check out Kuma's Corner, the metal burger place. Great burgers, named after bands and a good beer s...

So now that the cruise is over, what are the next shows people are attending? Mine are Gigantour Paganfest Behemoth, Watain, Devil's Blood, In Solitude Mastodon, Opeth Ghost (probably just staying for Ghost as it is on the same night of a show I already bought tickets to) Days of the Doomed (doom fe...

I wish they would just have smoking outside on a designated part of the ship, with some sort of cover if the weather gets bad. As a nonsmoker, it really does bother me when it is so smokey in an enclosed area. I am from IL, and we don't even have smoking in bars anymore, so I guess I am simply not u...

I would love to be able to do both, but we'll see. It is more feasible if they space it out, like one cruise every six months. The rumours for Barge sound great, and I love so many extreme bands, but I also like the variety of 70,000 as I am a power and classic metal fan as well. My dream would be t...

Next year I have to go. I arrived too late to do this and the preparty. How long did it take you guys to get out there? I heard it was quite a drive. Next year I plan on arriving earlier. As a huge Maiden fan, this is like a pilgrimage to me.

I really wanted something from In Extremo. Now I am stuck importing it from Europe, taking a hit given the weak dollar and the stupid foriegn transaction fees credit card companies now charge. I also hope they make this years 70,000 Tons merchandise available online at some point. I got a few things...

Running Wild ( I firmly believe there should be at least one pirate themed band each year, even if it is only Swashbuckle, Alestorm and Running Wild) Accept Hyberia Ex Deo Hypocrisy Dokken Immortal Old Man's Child Kalmah Norther Burning Saviors Eisbrecher Scorpions Forefather Iron Fire Watain Enslav...

Metal definitely lost another great musician that day. Did anyone have the opportunity to meet Riot on the ship? By chance I was seated with them and the nicer restaurant (I can't remember the name). Some of the nicest people and a very talented band. I really hope they keep Mark's music alive by pl...

Awesome-glad you saw this! I'll send you a FB request

Hey-This is Nicole from Chicago. We hung out and I never got your contact info, so I hope this works! Contact me here. I am on the 70,000 FB page but my name is backwards and unsearchable, so it isn't the best way to make first contact. Next year I promise to be better about that given I met so many...

STACH100 wrote:Immediately after the cruise Overkill will be in the studio for a new album.

I thought they were touring after the cruise. I could have sworn they were coming to the Bottom Lounge in Chicago in February. I'll have to check on that...

cowboy71 wrote:

KevinP wrote:

ShoreSlayer wrote:Glad to see the 2 of you taking such pleasure in my past misfortunes

A diet of power metal and shitty Sentenced albums will do that to ya

No such thing as a shitty Sentenced album

Damn straight.

THEN IT"S SETTLED!!!

mooyagi wrote:OR, we could all pitch in for a rental van for one day. Would most likely end up being cheaper than cabbing it.

I'd be up for it. I really want to check that place out.

Do you guys remember when UMC upgraded your cabins so they could sell it out? About when did that happen? I wonder if they will upgrade us this year...

Yes I saw Deep Purple 2 years ago they were fantastic! I'd love to see Deep Purple - Mach II play together and put out one more album in this lifetime (but I would almost put money on that never happening) This summer, I got to see them play with a symphony at Ravinia. I left that Days of the Doome...

Stained Class wrote:It was awesome! I'm down if I have a way of getting there but it's actually quite far...

It might not be too bad if people split cabs though. I think people were doing last year according to FB as that is how I learned of the place.

Stained Class wrote:

Ravenlord wrote:Quadruple posts FTW!

CCCCCCOMBO BREAKER![/quo Yeah, I'm a bit of a space cadet today...