[sara]

So far none of the announcements have gotten me to regret my decision to sit this one out.

Please Andy, book Vomitory or Cut-Up...

Yeah, I've noticed a few regulars (the ones saying the line-up sucks so far) saying they aren't going this year. Very sad but understandable.

[metalmaciejmetal]

Nothing is really standing out for me yet. I don't know Obscura or Necrophobic so i'll check them out. Nevertheless, it isn't keeping me from going there is still over 50 more bands to come. Bring it on. Who's next?

If its Running Wild as some speculate, I'm down with that.

[Andy]

Sailors, we have something very special for you:

RHAPSODY’s original lineup will enchant you twice onbroad Round 8 of 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!
That’s right, you'll bear witness to Fabio Lione, Luca Turilli, Dominique Leurquin, Patrice Guers and Alex Holzwarth rocking the biggest open air stage to sail the Open Seas.

“A”fter all this, are you still standing?

[cowboy71]

Dont think it will be Running Wild - if it WAS, I'd move hell to be on broad.

But some have said that (ironically, considering who they are) Rolf hates boats

My guess (and it is purely a guess) is that it will be the Rhapsody Reunion.

[cowboy71]

Oh. SNAP Skipper

[metalmaciejmetal]

This I can do. What the hell though, Fabio Leone back on the ship for the third time in a row?

[Warphine]

Necrophobic!!!! Been asking for these guys for years. Really excited.

[TPH]

Rhapsody



Nap time.

P.S. I kinda like the idea of using a gif for every band, probably going to stick with it. I hope Razor didn't copyright this shit

[Downvod]

This I can do. What the hell though, Fabio Leone back on the ship for the third time in a row?

Next year he will be filling in on vocals for Deicide just to get on the boat again

[Shadow Son]

"A" clue...could it possibly by Amon Amarth or are we just assuming now that they won't be booked again? I'd be happy with Abbath.

[sara]

Can I get Angelus Apatrida for an "A" this year? Aeon, Aborted and Agoraphobic Nosebleed (unlikely) are all also acceptable.

[Phoenix]

So far the only bands that are two setters for me are Korpiklaani and In Extremo, and I've seen them both before. Hoping this continues since I don't think I can responsibly afford this year.

[Downvod]

So far the only bands that are two setters for me are Korpiklaani and In Extremo, and I've seen them both before. Hoping this continues since I don't think I can responsibly afford this year.

Would have definitely figured you to be a Dark Tranquillity fan?!

[Razor Ramon]

OBSCURA


IN EXTREMO


NECROPHOBIC


RHAPSODY

[metalmaciejmetal]

This I can do. What the hell though, Fabio Leone back on the ship for the third time in a row?

Next year he will be filling in on vocals for Deicide just to get on the boat again

Fabio in Deicide? Why hasn't this been done yet?

[Gratch]

I knew going in that this year was going to be really tough to get there. This 'meh' lineup (so far) is making that decision much easier. I can only assume that these are the "big name" announcements to get as many tickets sold as soon as possible, and they're all either maybe 1 (if nothing else was going on) or 0 setters for me. That's kinda disappointing.

Of course, that could all change pretty quickly. Lots of bands to go.

[Downvod]

I knew going in that this year was going to be really tough to get there. This 'meh' lineup (so far) is making that decision much easier. I can only assume that these are the "big name" announcements to get as many tickets sold as soon as possible, and they're all either maybe 1 (if nothing else was going on) or 0 setters for me. That's kinda disappointing.

Of course, that could all change pretty quickly. Lots of bands to go.

Not so, sir. Last year, Arch Enemy, Kamelot, Gojira, Testament, Carcass, Overkill. All those bigger names were announced later in the game.

[Phoenix]

So far the only bands that are two setters for me are Korpiklaani and In Extremo, and I've seen them both before. Hoping this continues since I don't think I can responsibly afford this year.

Would have definitely figured you to be a Dark Tranquillity fan?!

Dallas is so mad at me for this lol - they're not bad. But I can't get past how gross I think their keyboards sound. They're here in September so maybe seeing them live will change my opinion.

[Gratch]

I knew going in that this year was going to be really tough to get there. This 'meh' lineup (so far) is making that decision much easier. I can only assume that these are the "big name" announcements to get as many tickets sold as soon as possible, and they're all either maybe 1 (if nothing else was going on) or 0 setters for me. That's kinda disappointing.

Of course, that could all change pretty quickly. Lots of bands to go.

Not so, sir. Last year, Arch Enemy, Kamelot, Gojira, Testament, Carcass, Overkill. All those bigger names were announced later in the game.

True, although one of those didn't show and two were last-minute repolacements. So maybe the point stands.

In truth, most of my favorite bands skew more towards the lesser known side of the scale, so this lineup could still come together. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[TPH]

So far the only bands that are two setters for me are Korpiklaani and In Extremo, and I've seen them both before. Hoping this continues since I don't think I can responsibly afford this year.

Would have definitely figured you to be a Dark Tranquillity fan?!

Dallas is so mad at me for this lol - they're not bad. But I can't get past how gross I think their keyboards sound. They're here in September so maybe seeing them live will change my opinion.

Come on, what is gross about this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=003xlLqvG_E

Every time I saw them live, they were excellent.

[Downvod]

So far the only bands that are two setters for me are Korpiklaani and In Extremo, and I've seen them both before. Hoping this continues since I don't think I can responsibly afford this year.

Would have definitely figured you to be a Dark Tranquillity fan?!

Dallas is so mad at me for this lol - they're not bad. But I can't get past how gross I think their keyboards sound. They're here in September so maybe seeing them live will change my opinion.

Definitely hard to fathom a huge melodeath fan not being into DT. One of the founders and most consistent bands in that sub genre. To each their own, though. If you haven't heard the Damage Done or Character albums though, definitely give those a spin.

[Phoenix]

Definitely hard to fathom a huge melodeath fan not being into DT. One of the founders and most consistent bands in that sub genre. To each their own, though. If you haven't heard the Damage Done or Character albums though, definitely give those a spin.

I'm definitely willing to give them another try - I'm kind of convinced that it was the production quality on the albums I listened to that made me dislike them. The song TPH linked sounds sick for instance.

[Downvod]

Definitely hard to fathom a huge melodeath fan not being into DT. One of the founders and most consistent bands in that sub genre. To each their own, though. If you haven't heard the Damage Done or Character albums though, definitely give those a spin.

I'm definitely willing to give them another try - I'm kind of convinced that it was the production quality on the albums I listened to that made me dislike them. The song TPH linked sounds sick for instance.

What albums did you listen to, out of curiosity? I can't get into 'We Are the Void' at all.

[TPH]

If you liked this song, definitely give Fiction a spin, then.
Or you can also watch more videos from their live DVD Where Death Is Most Alive, as well

[Downvod]

Definitely hard to fathom a huge melodeath fan not being into DT. One of the founders and most consistent bands in that sub genre. To each their own, though. If you haven't heard the Damage Done or Character albums though, definitely give those a spin.

I'm definitely willing to give them another try - I'm kind of convinced that it was the production quality on the albums I listened to that made me dislike them. The song TPH linked sounds sick for instance.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yCeRS3nhSKE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc0LMEbMgSo

Check those two out, and find your new obsession.

[Phoenix]

Definitely hard to fathom a huge melodeath fan not being into DT. One of the founders and most consistent bands in that sub genre. To each their own, though. If you haven't heard the Damage Done or Character albums though, definitely give those a spin.

I'm definitely willing to give them another try - I'm kind of convinced that it was the production quality on the albums I listened to that made me dislike them. The song TPH linked sounds sick for instance.

What albums did you listen to, out of curiosity? I can't get into 'We Are the Void' at all.

Uhhhh.... it was a lot of them. I know I listened to Mind's I, Fiction (which I actually picked up because I did like it), Atoma, Construct and We Are the Void. Somewhere in there I got demoralised and had to stop.

[bodomdragon]

I'm sure you're a nice guy and all, bodomdragon, but musically speaking you're kind of my nemesis
Amaranthe being a 4...there are things I definitely can't understand!

Fun fact: I ended up catching 0 sets from Amaranthe... first one overlapped with something better and second one overlapped with me spending an amazing morning at the merch line

[Downvod]

I'm definitely willing to give them another try - I'm kind of convinced that it was the production quality on the albums I listened to that made me dislike them. The song TPH linked sounds sick for instance.

What albums did you listen to, out of curiosity? I can't get into 'We Are the Void' at all.

Uhhhh.... it was a lot of them. I know I listened to Mind's I, Fiction (which I actually picked up because I did like it), Atoma, Construct and We Are the Void. Somewhere in there I got demoralised and had to stop.

Fiction for me is probably the only top notch album out of those you listed. You Definitely need to check out Character, Damage Done, and Haven. Those are some of the best melodeath albums ever made, in my humble opinion.

[sara]

IN EXTREMO

In Extremo? Really? I didn't figure you for an In Extremo fan.

Rhapsody is firmly in Dallas territory, so I think it's easy to know my opinion, heh. I don't think they're terrible, but I'm not interested.

[TPH]

I'm absolutely in love with Projector, but this is an album that won't work for everyone.

[Downvod]

IN EXTREMO

In Extremo? Really? I didn't figure you for an In Extremo fan.

Rhapsody is firmly in Dallas territory, so I think it's easy to know my opinion, heh. I don't think they're terrible, but I'm not interested.

Yeah, I was pretty surprised he reacted favorably to In Extremo as well, lol. I thought that would draw another 'goofy shit' post.

[Madkill]

I would gladly ACCEPT another cool announcement.

[Andy]

Out of the ruins of empires rise AETERNAM! Please welcome them for their first voyage onbroad 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.

That’s the first 10 out of 60 bands! What else could we have in store? You’ll just have to wait to find out...

And to our loyal Survivors, booking begins soon! Please check your eMail inboxes to find your early booking invitations. If do not find it, please check your Spam folder and then contact us. We can’t wait to welcome you on board in February!

We never said that we were finished! “S”tick around!

[acidbasement]

Aw hell yeah!

[TPH]

Never heard about them before, I've just listened to a song on YouTube, at least worth a try. We'll see.

[Downvod]

Never heard about them before, I've just listened to a song on YouTube, at least worth a try. We'll see.

They are flipping awesome man. Check out 'Zadyin Arga' and 'Colossus'

[citizen]

Hey Skipper - just to be clear, should we expect to already have emails to book as survivors or just be watching for them? Asking since I definitely don't see one yet. Thanks!

[Phoenix]

WHAAAAT NO WAY

Well that's a swing in the right direction, holy shit.

And if this is Sabaton I guess I'm buying a ticket.

[deathmetalpat]

1 for 5, no where near last year's line up.

They just started man, lol

1 for 10 ,between the ruled out bands (last year ,never-boaters and already booked elsewhere )this year has to be bad for me.Pile on the stuff I don't like please,2019 maybe.

[sara]

I've heard OF Aeternum but never really listened. I'm giving it a shot now but not sold yet.

Oh god, a clean vocals part. Please no. Hopefully the rest is better. It's not bad.