The Official 70000TONS OF METAL 2015 Megathread - Page 59

by **cowboy71** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 6:49 pm

Not my cup of tea, but happy to be proven wrong :)

by **DrinkMoxie** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 7:24 pm

this rules

Melechesh are amazing live, too!

by **Madkill** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 7:35 pm

MEH... lechesh

by **Ric Flair** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:09 pm

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

by **manamachine** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:12 pm

Glad to see another announcement! I'm hoping it won't all be screamy/throaty stuff from now on though. More diversity would be much appreciated. Bring on the melodic /symphonic /power metal!

Website · by **Azazel101** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:36 pm

manamachine wrote:Bring on the melodic /symphonic /power metal!

Booooo!
More darker = More better
Sorry, getting drunk, give the lady some weenie metal. I'm happy with more nap time

And I think I might have trouble planning nap times

by **DragonLordJones** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:37 pm

damn I was hoping for 1 or 2 more announcements before midnight (oh wait Andy's 2 hours behind) never mind it could still happen ..... maybe

by **acidbasement** » Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:08 pm

Razor Ramon wrote:Wow, I at least like this one.

I think Razor's account has been hacked.

I'm not familiar with Melechesh, but that song Andy posted sounded pretty good.

by **Nocturnalbunny** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:06 am

Very much looking forward to this. These guys are excellent live!

by **GregoryOfTheNorth** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:39 am

I dig the new material, but am not a fan of the older black metal stuff. Nap time for me I guess.

by **onenight** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 7:42 am

I saw them at MDF a few years ago without knowing any of their material and they put on a great show. I will be catching a set for sure.

by **SaraMarie** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:55 am

Melechesh is definitely at least a one-setter for me, maybe two. I've heard them in the past but haven't listened to them much since, although my work buddy was asking me if I'm into them like a week ago. Time to make somebody jealous...

I really like this announcement. I'm checking out their stuff right now. More, please!

by **ShoreSlayer** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:47 am

Madkill wrote:MEH... lechesh

Couldn't agree more but glad to see an announcement that's making others happy. Would pop in for a song or two if there was nothing else going on but that's not likely to be the case. Keep 'em coming Andy! Lots left to go

by **DJ Old Man Stares** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:53 am

This is certainly at least one setter for me. Saw Melechesh on the tour with Septic Flesh and Krisiun a couple years ago. Thy tour, but they don't really come through the states that often, so for me this is a pretty good add. I'm loving the overall heaviness of this years' lineup.

by **cowboy71** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:45 pm

DJ Old Man Stares wrote:I'm loving the overall heaviness of this years' lineup.

I'm not

Weenie fans getting screwed over a bit at the moment.

by **Jöhn&Melönius** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:51 pm

Melechesh is one of my favorites. Of course I expect them to be on to smallest stage at 3:30 am, I better not sleep through them.

by **deathmetalpat** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:20 pm

cowboy71 wrote:
DJ Old Man Stares wrote:I'm loving the overall heaviness of this years' lineup.

I'm not

Weenie fans getting screwed over a bit at the moment.

Really can't see a BTH happening at all in the future,with the bands that seem to be playing but have not been announced mostly BTH type bands also.I always thought that these bands didn't like being on 70k because they didn't have enough similar bands/guys to hang out with.Dark Funeral didn't appear to enjoy the cruise much,Satyricon same in 2014.But if a lot of these bands knew the others where playing maybe more came.And also UMC has decided to make sure to not get anything from my wishlist that I would enjoy the most in the heavier bands.

by **cowboy71** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:33 pm

Well said.

I could be wrong as I don't know him personally, but I get the impression that the skipper himself prefers the heavier bands.

Which is probably why he did "Barge to Hell" instead of a "Ride to Rainbows" or "Longship to Valhalla"

I'm not complaining though - I fully expect him to throw some scraps to the weenies in the next few weeks similar to last year when we got things like Haggard, Gloryhammer, Freeedom Call and Bonfire in the final weeks.

So if we end up getting things like Amaranthe, Gamma Ray, Sonata Arctica, Serenity, The Sirens and Eluveitie off the rumor list along with 1 or 2 surprises, I would be beyond satisfied :)

by **cowboy71** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:14 pm

And since I mentioned it. January announcements (listed in order they occured):

January Announcements
2011 - Circle II Circle, Arsis, The Absence
2012 - Orphaned Land, Crowbar, Edguy, Sapiency, Vicious Rumors, Massacre, Candlemass, Megora, Diamond Plate
2013 - Ektomorf, Inquisition, Lizzy Borden, Holy Grail, Threat Signal, Nightmare, Anaal Nathrakh, ETECC, Steel Engraved, Fatale Smile, Cryptopsy
2014 - Death, Cynic, Novembers Doom, Bonfire, Gloryhammer, Poltergeist, Freedom Call, Hatesphere, Unearth, Swashbuckle, Keep of Kalessin, Twilight of the Gods, Nekrogoblikon, Massacre, Atrocity, Terrorizer

So, expecting a few big names and quite a few lesser knowns.

by **bernabeit** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:40 pm

Not a big fan of Melechesh but that song Andy linked is awesome. I like Brutal and Weenie stuff so as long as we get some quality bands in whatever type of metal I'm good

Would love to see a decent Symphonic Metal / Female Fronted band announced but aka Sirenia!!

by **cowboy71** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:53 pm

bernabeit wrote:Not a big fan of Melechesh but that song Andy linked is awesome. I like Brutal and Weenie stuff so as long as we get some quality bands in whatever type of metal I'm good Would love to see a decent Symphonic Metal / Female Fronted band announced but aka Sirenia!!

Indeed - we've always had at least one 'big' SYMPHONIC female fronted band (Therion doesn't really count):

2011 - Epica
2012 - Nightwish, Tristania
2013 - Delain, Lacuna Coil, Doro (not sure she counts

)
2014 - Leaves' Eyes, Xandria

So 2015? Most of the above are ruled out except Nightwish and Tristania. Amaranthe are a solid bet. Hoping there will at least be one other besides them - Sirenia, Serenity, Pythia, Revamp, Within Temptation, Diabulus in Musica, Sleeping Romance, Ancient Bards, Dalriada, Trillium. There are plenty out there to choose from !

by **meshuggah** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:55 pm

I'm always happy to watch a big fronted female fronted band

by **bernabeit** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 5:45 pm

meshuggah wrote:I'm always happy to watch a big fronted female

Ha ha ha Edit

by **Phoenix** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:06 pm

Big Female Fronted band?

Uh... Arch Enemy? Alyssa is a chick, last I checked.

by **Andy** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:11 pm

70000TONS OF METAL would like to wish everyone around the Globe a Happy and Headbanging New Year! For those of you lucky Sailors who will be joining us in January and starting 2015 in style... Only three more weeks until we depart for round 5 of The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

We have some exciting news to share in the coming three weeks, stay tuned!

by **mooyagi** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:12 pm

He didn't say "soon"

by **cowboy71** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:13 pm

Phoenix wrote:Big Female Fronted band?

Uh... Arch Enemy? Alyssa is a chick, last I checked.

Yeah, should have been more specific :) Meant of the symphonic, weenie-metal, kind :)

Because we have had others like Cripper in the past as well!

by **cowboy71** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:13 pm

mooyagi wrote:He didn't say "soon"

Must be an imposter!!

by **deathmetalpat** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:43 pm

Well he used the term "exciting news" ,I think that if there where some big surprise left, it would not be a band but something that would be positive for everyone.So I think a food and beverage credit added for all cruisers could fill the bill .This ship has a lot more "costs extra to eat places" ,so if you don't drink you could get a fancy dinner or something.Another possibility is the ability to buy a "wine and beer" package.Standard beers included and you could pay $1-3 dollars more for the special beers.

by **gundiesalvo** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:55 pm

I'd be happy with a beer package.

by **cowboy71** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 7:07 pm

beer and wine packages would be something that would please just about everyone, certainly!

by **deathmetalpat** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 7:16 pm

Plus with some kind of credit ,he could finally reward repeat cruisers.You could get say $20 extra for every cruise you went on ,so 5 timers would get a credit and an extra $100 to spend.Royal Caribbean might want to do this just to keep as much of the ship open as possible(specialty eating places ).Each year we got more of the normal cruise ship add-ons,last year they even advertised the Diamond buying program at the port.I think that was the first time they did that on the cruise.

Website · by **Azazel101** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:11 pm

deathmetalpat wrote:Plus with some kind of credit ,he could finally reward repeat cruisers.You could get say $20 extra for every cruise you went on ,so 5 timers would get a credit and an extra $100 to spend.Royal Caribbean might want to do this just to keep as much of the ship open as possible(specialty eating places ).Each year we got more of the normal cruise ship add-ons,last year they even advertised the Diamond buying program at the port.I think that was the first time they did that on the cruise.

That would cut my bar bill down a little

by **cowboy71** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 8:34 pm

The kind of things normally offered on RC cruises:

Alcoholic Packages
The Select Package: US$40 per guest / per day. Includes:
- Beer
- Wines by the glass (up to US$9 value)
- Fountain soda with Coca Cola® souvenir cup
- Non-alcoholic cocktails

The Premium Package: USD$55 per guest / per day. Includes:
- Call, and premium cocktails (up to US$12 value)
- Frozen cocktails
- Beer
- Premium wines by the glass (up to US$14 value)
- Non-alcoholic cocktails
- Bottled water still (500ml)
- Fountain soda with Coca Cola® souvenir cup

by **bernabeit** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:43 pm

I'll swap the beer package for 22 good bands!!!!

by **Ric Flair** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:56 am

Exciting News!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

by **Skullhammer** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 2:04 am

UMC / RC will save a lot of money because of the low fuel prices.
The oil price has decreased more than 50% since August 2014, and this boat needs a lot of it

In the Terms & Conditions they reserve the right to make a extra charge of up to 10USD (person/day).
Maybe they do it the other way around and give us something back. I would appreciate a 100$ onboard credit

I'm a little bit confused about the "exciting" news. He didn't mention that this are "good" news

Terms & Conditions: 8. Fuel Supplement

The Cruise Fare does not include fuel supplement charges. “Fuel Supplement” shall mean any additional charge to defray a portion of Royal Caribbean’s fuel costs. The amount of fuel supplements and government fees and taxes collected are subject to change. Royal Caribbean reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement of up to USD 10.00 per person per day, without prior notice, in the event that the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds USD 65.00 per barrel. Royal Caribbean may collect any fuel supplement in effect at the time of sailing, even if the cruise fare has been paid in full. More information about Fuel Supplements can be found here:http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentPage.do?pagename=fuel_supplement

by **Jefe** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 2:10 am

It's at $53 now. Under the $65 they mentioned.

http://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=crude-oil-west-texas-intermediatehttp://www.indexmundi.com/commodities/?commodity=crude-oil-west-texas-intermediate

by **Memnoch** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 2:49 am

On the subject of female fronted bands, yes, we most definitely lack in them. And the correct term is girlie metal. Arch Enemy and the likes aren't girlie bands, even if they have a female vocalist.

As for the lineup being a tad more on the extreme metal side, yes, there seems to be a lot of semi-brutal bands onbroad. What we need now is both ends of the spectrum (weenie/girlie bands and some proper death and black metal).

And we really need a doom metal band or two. My Dying Bride would be an awesome repeat.

by **cowboy71** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:18 am

^^^Pay attention to what this man says.

He is all smart and stuff.

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