1/28Helstar - easily an 8. They sounded great and was a perfect way to start the cruise.
Sabaton - an easy 10 for me as they are one of my favorites. Had to leave Helstar early and it was a no brainer
Helloween - Haha, from what I heard they wounded awful. I was there (very hammered) and they sounded great to me. That being said, I will give them a 7 for this. The lack of diversity in their two sets and the non inclusion of Helloween/Keeper of the Seven Keys or any of the epics was upsetting too.
Dragonforce - another easy 10. Blew us all away
Metal Church - another 10 for me, they sounded great and it was a fabulous set
Turisas - They get an easy 9. It was so late and they were so good and fun
1/29Arkona - Solid 8. This was a band I never heard of before the cruise. Made it well worth me waking up "early" for this
Ensiferum - This one gets 9. Not only did it temporarily cure my hangover, but it was the best, most intense Star Wars mosh pit ever
Angra - 10. Simply amazing. Fabio never disappoints and the rest of the band was spectacular
Evergrey - Solid 9. I'm a big fan and they sounded amazing
Rage and LMO - another 10 for me. I love Rage and i think they sounded great with the orchestra
Kreator - 9 - They are not one of my favorites but I was blown away. I was only intending on catching a few songs but had to stay for the whole set.
In Flames - 7 - A huge fan of their old stuff (which they didn't play much of). But they sounded great and i really enjoyed it
1/30Turasis - 10 - Great way to start the day! Was hammered from the beach and had a blast
Angra - 10 - Loved the wasted years cover and was a great overall show
Metal Church - 10 - Makes going to church actually sound good (only the metal kind) STAIR MOSH PIT
Tyr - 9 - Barely remember this at all but I know I had a great time
Ensiferum - Another solid 9 - great set
Helloween - 9 - I could tell that they sounded great out there on the pool deck. But i'm still very disappointed for the lack of diversity and epics
Lacuna Coil - Was wasted and caught a few songs. Can't give them a proper ranking
Heidevolk - 9 - These guys were great but I was so shot. Jumped in the middle for a little but sat a lot. Sucks to play so late because they were great and I was shot
Helstar - 9 - They sounded great, but again I was exhausted. Sucks cause it was empty
1/30Anacrusis - 8 - Was very glad I was able to catch this set. Really enjoyed it.
Cryptopsy - 5 - Not really a fan but they definitely sounded better live
3 Inches of Blood - 9 - They sounded awesome. Also loved the Tom Sawyer bit they did
Arkona - 8 - Another great show
Evergrey - 9 - Hard to pick which show that the did was actually better. Loved both
Tiamat - 7 - Not really my style but enjoyed the songs that I was able to catch
Dragonforce - Easy 10. They are one of my favorites abroad and they kicked major ass and played a great set
Rage and LMO - Another 10. Rocked out with Fabio during this one while sharing liquor i smuggled on with him which made it even more epic
In Flames - Solid 8. Upset I missed Pinball Map but I've seen them play it before. Even with a newer set I really enjoyed it and thought they sounded great
Kreator - 9 - Based on their first performance I had to catch this one and was very glad i did
SABATON - 70000 - Holy Shit what an amazing way to end the cruise. I wanted to catch Flotsam and Jetsam after them but i expended all my energy and it was well worth it. Can't wait to see these guys again in Tampa tonite
Overall it was simply amazing. No downside except the year we have to wait for another
Bands I wish I saw that I didnt Holy Grail (just too fucking late and I couldn't do it)
Onslaught - Really wanted to see them but couldn't work it out
Flotsam and Jetsam - Same, really thought I would catch their last set and it just couldn't happen
Nightmare - Prob one I am most upset about missing. It was too early and I was too hungover
DAR - another one I just couldnt work into my schedule
Steel Engraved - couldnt fit them in either
33/82 and most were full sets