[SatansWrath]

Turisas, would be the most exciting band to book, the´ll probably have a new killer cd aswell when the time for the cruise comes

[sabaton]

Yeah !

Turisas is cool...

[KevinP]

Turisas, would be the most exciting band to book, the´ll probably have a new killer cd aswell when the time for the cruise comes

I might have to give them another try. I tried to listen to them a few times prior and gave up quickly. Too happy sounding for my tastes.

But there's just too many bands and too little time these days.

[Metalwrath]

Oh yeah Turisas.What ever happened to them by the way?
Haven't heard much about them over the last 2 years or so ever since they changed their musical style and were constantly getting bummed by Metal Hammer.

[viathyn]

They're just about done their new album. Shouldn't be long until its out.

It will likely be another step towards the softer though.

[Metalwrath]

Aye.To be honest it's jsut not a band i can watch play.I seen them play in 05 with the original guitarist before he was in a car crash and got paralyzed.
Not the same band for me without him.

[viathyn]

Plus their accordion player just randomly disappeared a while back.
hahaha

[Disaster Area]

GODAMN but wouldn't THIS be a GREAT day for an announcement!



DAMNIT

[viathyn]

It definitely would be.. but the pattern is not allowing for another announcement until a week from now FAAAAAAAAAAAACK.

I wonder when they'll break the pattern?

[KevinP]

Most people are not on their computers this weekend (at least here in USA) since it's a holiday weekend. So from a "news"perspective, they might not get the bang for the buck they would want with an announcement.

[Captain Metal]

Well they'll have to at some point, otherwise they'd be announcing bands until next April. We can all see how that wouldn't work too well

[Chopper]

Most people are not on their computers this weekend (at least here in USA) since it's a holiday weekend. So from a "news"perspective, they might not get the bang for the buck they would want with an announcement.

I dont buy that.
There is several international customers.

[viathyn]

Most people are not on their computers this weekend (at least here in USA) since it's a holiday weekend. So from a "news"perspective, they might not get the bang for the buck they would want with an announcement.

I dont buy that.
There is several international customers.

*Raises Hand*

Though Canada hardly counts as international in my eyes haha (from the US.. main market. Yes I'm aware Ultimate Music Cruises are based out of Vancouver haha)

[Chopper]

It definitely would be.. but the pattern is not allowing for another announcement until a week from now FAAAAAAAAAAAACK.

I wonder when they'll break the pattern?

They have to soon or at some point as most festivals have the lineup complete way before the event.

Lets see, to me the lineup should be complete by the end of the year or before. That gives 7 months with 22 bands left. We need to start seeing at least 3 bands a month or more announced. Why wait till January or the last minute especially if its not sold out. At this time we need some direction where the ship is going next???

[JosephElCarajito]

Oh god yes Mago de Oz would be great ^^ As well as Adagio from France :)

I second that as well. Also from Spain would be cool if they got Warcry, Ars Amandi, Obus, Adgar, Saurom, Saratoga, Darksun, or Muro.

Spanish metal rules!!!!

[Chopper]

Welcome fellow Las Vegan

[Laura]

Turisas, would be the most exciting band to book, the´ll probably have a new killer cd aswell when the time for the cruise comes

I might have to give them another try. I tried to listen to them a few times prior and gave up quickly. Too happy sounding for my tastes.

But there's just too many bands and too little time these days.

I absolutely love Turisas - Battle Metal and The Varangian Way are fantastic albums (Cursed Be Iron from the latter is one of my very favorite songs - very powerful). Also, their DVD "A Finnish Summer with Turisas" is fantastic! I understand your comment about too many bands though - I have so much music on my plate right now!

Turisas, would be the most exciting band to book, the´ll probably have a new killer cd aswell when the time for the cruise comes

I agree - they are amazing live - saw them at Wacken last summer (played at the same time as Saxon I believe so I'm looking forward to seeing Saxon on the cruise btw!) Turisas' last album is Varangian Way from 2007, right? They are definitely due for another! For those of you on the forum who don't know them - check out the video "Battle Metal" - so over the top (but what makes them so great in my opinion!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ift85e38H3M

[Metalwrath]

Thats the shit version of it.
There was no need to rerecord the song after 4 years in my oppinion.Just sounds worse now.
The old version is FAR superior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnWO7iJZXDA

ANybody who dissagrees is a false

[viathyn]

I remember liking that song back in their demo days when it was called 'The Heart of Turisas', and then I heard their first album and liked it even more. Didn't like the new version of it as much. Such an unnecessary re-recording..

Oh, and:
DEMOS ARE SO KVLT

[JosephElCarajito]

Welcome fellow Las Vegan

Thank you! I'm sure you might have seen me around at shows either at House of Blues, Cheyenne Saloon, or Yayo Taco. Next time Im at a metal show and you see me introduce yourself.

[TOM CRUISE]

Ok I just got back from Maryland Deathfest and these bands or at least the first two, should be booked on the cruise

Autopsy
Repulsion
Entombed
Asphyx
Watain
Necrophobic

[Ecliptica]

Turisas is hands down the best live band I've ever seen. My roommate on the ship and I have met them quite a few times. Great guys, really cool/really personable. . .would be perfect for the boat.

To be honest, the only bands I'm hoping they announce at this point at Turisas and Kamelot. If even one of those two gets added (and I think we have to assume Kamelot will being from Florida AND Epica being on the boat.. .) I'll be a happy camper (is camper the right word for someone on a ship? Hmm. . .)

[Witch Bear]

Tom am have some good suggestions. Me am see Turisas am wear animal skins. As long as them no bear skins then me am have problem. Me am like to shake me ass to their disco song cover

[onenight]

Ok I just got back from Maryland Deathfest and these bands or at least the first two, should be booked on the cruise

Autopsy
Repulsion
Entombed
Asphyx
Watain
Necrophobic

I have to say, the one band that really shocked me over the weekend was Gorguts, I had never seen them or heard much of their music before but I have just become a huge fan. I think their show raised the bar for the rest of the bands throughout the weekend. Also have to mention Incantation's set. Their cover of Sabbath's Mob Rules was one of the highlights of the weekend for me, they fuckin nailed it.

[KevinP]

I'm just not sold on Entombed since the Clandestine was their last quality release. Not to mention, Nick & Uffe are no longer in the band. Granted Clandestine was ruined by Nick's vocals and LG should have sung. But I'd rather see Nick and Uffe played Left Hand Path as opposed to Lars/Alex and whoever the fuck else is with them these days.

Gorguts seems to have alot of fans. Never liked them myself. I think the cover of their first album was so god damn awful that it ruined it for me.

[TOM CRUISE]

Gorguts rule. I have seen them before though in 2001 I think it was with Marduk/Deicide

[Metalwrath]

Edited.Drank too much wine and beer and have been emotionally weak the last few weeks.
Grand now though

[sheila]

As much as i like the idea of this cruise and have paid for it i can'tsee myself being on it.Right now i just wanna hang myselg.
Personal reasons etc.Don't ecpect to see me posting anytime in the future

Oh that's harsh... Hope your ok...:(.....

[Captain Metal]

Wait, what? Are you NOT going on the cruise now Wrath? What the hell happened? Anything you can share with us?

[Chopper]

Wow thats weird.
What happened to charlenethrashes? looks like she fell off the face of the earth a month ago to?

[ShoreSlayer]

As much as i like the idea of this cruise and have paid for it i can'tsee myself being on it.Right now i just wanna hang myselg.
Personal reasons etc.Don't ecpect to see me posting anytime in the future

Oh that's harsh... Hope your ok...:(.....

^ ^ ^ ^ ^
What she said... Let us know all's well when things turn around dude.

[defaultet]

First time poster here. Will most likely not be on board but I definitely like the idea! If the cruise wasn't coming up so soon I might consider it. I just want to say I'm really surprised that half the bands aren't announced yet. I think the organizers are losing the window of opportunity to convince people to go. Most people need to decide on vacation at least 6 months in advance (right now!) They need to get vacation time off, they need to get airfare, they need to save up the money to go in the first place. Especially as this cruise will attract people from all over the world due to its niche nature. People are not going to want to book airfare from Europe 2 months prior. Also, many many people in the U.S. don't have passports, so if this is their first cruise and they don't have a passport, they will need to get that process started asap.

But maybe I'm wrong.. Would like to see Scorpions on board, Michael Schenker Group. Plus some Norwegian black metal--Gorgoroth, Darkthrone, Satyricon, etc. Samael would be cool. Maybe something really out there like Ulver. Would be crazy if you could convince Burzum to sign up, but don't see that happening. Other ideas: Sammy Hagar, Tankard, Mortician.

[VikingGirl]

Would be crazy if you could convince Burzum to sign up, but don't see that happening.

Yea, considering Varg was convicted of killing a guy and burning down 3 churches, I kinda doubt he'll get his visa to the US approved

The cruise is 7 months from now. Not a problem for me. There are a couple of bands already set that I REALLY want to see. I guess it's really the concept of it all that intrigued us enough to book the cruise. Too bad for those who don't want to take the chance. And with only 2000 tickets, I think they'll be sold out soon enough

[Dutchguy-Tim]

well hi everyone.
We (me and my girlfriend) have already paid half of the cruise, and are really looking forward to the event.
personally I like Turisas, I've seen them once and liked the live performance very much.
If turisas comes I am hoping that the Dutch band "Heidevolk" will come to (my favorite off course ;-)

Korpiklaani would be great to

well, I'll just keep a good eye on the site then!

[KevinP]

Who cares that Varg killed people, the fact that his music sucks and has always sucked should be the main reason to not have him on this cruise.

[jassiak]

we NEED additional bands ...NOOOW bring on Iced Earth, Grave Digger, Amorphis, Freedom Call, Rage....or whoever else but do it more often.

[VikingGirl]

Who cares that Varg killed people, the fact that his music sucks and has always sucked should be the main reason to not have him on this cruise.

finding it hard to disagree with that statement

[Metalwrath]

I edited that post anyway.
Today is a new day and feel much better.Feeling really metal once and again and getting ready to crash through Europe next month drinking and causing as much mayhem as possible for the glory of metal!!!!!
I will be on that cruise and intend to win at drinking.I will be the drunkest there.

[debborah1]

Awkward.....cricket.....cricket......cricket.................

[TOM CRUISE]

Who cares that Varg killed people, the fact that his music sucks and has always sucked should be the main reason to not have him on this cruise.

3/4 of his music is brilliant. If you like Black Metal, there are not really any reasons to hate the music. I hate him as a person for what he did (Murder, the church burnings were awesome)