I'm gonna guess that Cemetery Skyline is likely given how often both Mikael and Markus are on the boat. They're creating bands just to get on the boat :lol: ... but seriously, with Dark Tranquillity putting out a new album, Amorphis having played it before, and Markus probably pushing for Insomnium...

With much hope... Saxon Darkest Hour Mercyful Fate/King Diamond Mgla The Haunted Blood Incantation Agalloch Carcass UADA Alcest Death To All Obituary Dark Tranquillity In Flames Primordial Daylight Dies Fear Factory Into Eternity Morbid Angel Nightrage Queensryche Alcatrazz Evergrey 3 Inches of Bloo...

With much hope... Saxon Darkest Hour Mercyful Fate/King Diamond Mgla The Haunted Blood Incantation Agalloch Carcass UADA Alcest Death To All Obituary Dark Tranquillity In Flames Primordial Daylight Dies Fear Factory Into Eternity Morbid Angel Nightrage Queensryche Alcatrazz Evergrey 3 Inches of Bloo...

Fun was had once again. Count me in for Round #11. Looking forward to the survey, announcements, and improvements.

W... eakest lineup yet.

Last Gig: A Flock of Seagulls
Next Gig: The Ocean Collective

... because I'm still hopeful.

Pretty safe to assume that Alexander Krull from Leaves' Eyes/Atrocity will be hosting the all-star jam. Who do you think will be the cohost? Simone from Epica did it in 2020. No idea if 70k would repeat the 2 hosts? Hopefully Lena, from Infected Rain. And the remaining "A" band better not...

Agalloch would make up for all the Sorrento's breaks...

Communication (or lack thereof) sucks. The cruise is getting more expensive. Last minute announcements aren't fair to bands or fans. Justifying it with some "oh, but it's a genius move" argument is lame. Having gotten all of that off my chest, and knowing that I'll most likely go next year...

We're now on the musicians-on-multiple-bands-discount-booking phase... please come through with these last 10... FFS.

Dismember will be at MDF... but I could use a double-dose.

If Terry Butler is going to be on-board, might as well bring Left To Die or Obituary.

creptorstatus wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:16 pmok so Leaves Eyes next.. moving along

Of course, someone needs to MC the Jam.

caddee313 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:33 pmHmmm.... some Japan Rep with Loudness?

Loudness would cancel the day before the boat leaves... per usual.

"Sailors, I know all of you had No Presents for Christmas and running into you could be a A Dangerous Meeting , but I assure it'll be all worth it when we Welcome Home you all along with KING DIAMOND & MERCYFUL FATE onboard 70000 TONS OF METAL! No pillaging is allowed in Puerto Plata, but y...

Wondering if the no-repeat rule will be broken...

I'm not sure that "some" people going to the cruise every year will be enough to keep it going. "Boat Fam" and "For the experience" doesn't mean anything when I can take the couple thousand and arrange a much better vacation with the bulk of my friends from the cruise ...

MuzakMaker wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:53 pmAndy swore he'd be better this time. But of course he didn't change. He never changes. And we still keep buying.

... exactly. That's why there's no incentive from their end to change. Although, I get the feeling this time around could be the ultimate test for this cruise.

The social-media team is getting decimated on their posts. Hopefully, they (and most importantly US) get some redemption through good announcements. I'd hate to be the guy typing "SOON", "We hear you", "They're coming", etc.

Metaltrout wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:13 amAbsolutely no way Andy would do that to us after this long delay. It's Agalloch or Autopsy.

If they book Agalloch, ALL of this announcements' fiasco will be forgiven...

Maryland DeathFest... Milwaukee MetalFest... Headbangers Boat... I mean... there has to be a better way when it comes to 70K announcements. I'm going anyways, and will probably do for years, but it'd be so good to know what to expect in advance.

Hoping the "three filler bands from three different continents" are kept to a minimum...

THIS

Metaltrout wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 7:27 pm At this point announcing any A band that is not Agalloch is as immoral as selling cigarettes to kids in third world countries.

Alcest (new album coming) ... At The Gates (welcome back, Anders) ... Agalloch (reunited, and it feels so good)

... bring on Mercenary.

Let it be Heathen... playing "Victims of Deception" on one of the sets.

Forbidden... Fear Factory... a reunited (and Jim Matheos no longer neglected) Fates Warning.

Daenerys wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:44 pm Moonspell, Myrath or what's left of Mors Principium Est for the M please. Hell, I'd even take My Dying Bride, not much of a fan but it would make hubs happy.

... and you got 'em.

Daenerys wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:44 pm Moonspell, Myrath or what's left of Mors Principium Est for the M please. Hell, I'd even take My Dying Bride, not much of a fan but it would make hubs happy.

My Dying Bride are playing at MDF next year.

Darkest Hour... it's about damn time.

It's a long shot, but now that they've reunited, it'd be so great to see AGALLOCH on-board.

Forget about the Belly Flop Contest... Crypta vs Nervosa... Death... Match.

10th Round. Booked. Bring on the Black 70K Card.

AGALLOCH is reunited. A pool-stage set would be glorious...

Wishful... yet realistic. The Haunted Dismember Unto Others Candlemass Darkest Hour Soilwork Dark Angel Fates Warning Borealis At The Gates Sacred Reich Nightrage Death To All Alcest Enslaved Morbid Angel The Ocean Collective Cult of Luna Katatonia Blood Incantation Crypta Obituary Nile Witchery Beh...

Thoughts on my Round #9... The Good: Checking in was a breeze, loved the RC phone-app, the glossy always cool program, the number of people (... which led to comfortable standing/seating, smooth merch purchases, relaxing vibe around the ship), price of bands' merch, availability/price for old 70K me...

Really hoping "H" is Hypocrisy. All of these 3-pack announcements give me a "pay to play" vibe... anyways, let's make this last announcement worth it.

creptorstatus wrote: ↑Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:43 pm
If Uada got canceled off the cruise there’s no way Watain is making it on..

Fun fact I noticed on the 70K Facebook any mention I make of the Uada situation gets deleted lmao. Classy.

That was such a misinformed cancelation...

I'm going. Hell, I'll always go. 9th year for me with this one. I really love 70K. To each his own. But, this is the weakest lineup thus far.