[cowboy71]

Blind Guardian are always top of my list :)

Although if the 10th 70K is going to be a big celebration, you would think that Blind Guardian would be an obvious choice for that one.

--Which brings up an interesting point. If Andy wants to have a knockdown blowout 10th anniversary lineup, then either he'll have to "scale back" the band offerings for this year, or opt to break his unpublished and unofficial rule and allow repeats in 2020.
If 2019's lineup ends up being a little "average," this might explain why.

And, fewer than normal repeats from the 2011 cruise in 2019, to have them on the lineup for 2020?

Last three cruises we've had 7, 5 and 6 repeats from 2011. This year at almost the halfway point we only have 2. It would be a pretty big deal, for example, if 2011 veterans Blind Guardian and Iced Earth came back in 2020, along with for instance a special Demons & Wizards set. Or if 2011 veterans Amon Amarth finally returned in 2020.

[DragonLordJones]

Last three cruises we've had 7, 5 and 6 repeats from 2011. This year at almost the halfway point we only have 2. It would be a pretty big deal, for example, if 2011 veterans Blind Guardian and Iced Earth came back in 2020, along with for instance a special Demons & Wizards set. Or if 2011 veterans Amon Amarth finally returned in 2020.

I would guess 2020 will bring the mighty Amon Amarth back (don't see them being added this year) ... but as some have stated 2020 is only the 9th anniversary of the cruise / 9 years - 10th cruise [ie 2020 - 2011 = 9] just saying

[cowboy71]

Last three cruises we've had 7, 5 and 6 repeats from 2011. This year at almost the halfway point we only have 2. It would be a pretty big deal, for example, if 2011 veterans Blind Guardian and Iced Earth came back in 2020, along with for instance a special Demons & Wizards set. Or if 2011 veterans Amon Amarth finally returned in 2020.

I would guess 2020 will bring the mighty Amon Amarth back (don't see them being added this year) ... but as some have stated 2020 is only the 9th anniversary of the cruise / 9 years - 10th cruise [ie 2020 - 2011 = 9] just saying

Which is why, in my post, I was very specific and said "IF THE 10TH CRUISE" is going to be a special one. Because I know that, for some reason, people get all up in arms if we call it the 10th anniversary.

[Pellaz]

Last three cruises we've had 7, 5 and 6 repeats from 2011. This year at almost the halfway point we only have 2. It would be a pretty big deal, for example, if 2011 veterans Blind Guardian and Iced Earth came back in 2020, along with for instance a special Demons & Wizards set. Or if 2011 veterans Amon Amarth finally returned in 2020.

I would guess 2020 will bring the mighty Amon Amarth back (don't see them being added this year) ... but as some have stated 2020 is only the 9th anniversary of the cruise / 9 years - 10th cruise [ie 2020 - 2011 = 9] just saying

Which is why, in my post, I was very specific and said "IF THE 10TH CRUISE" is going to be a special one. Because I know that, for some reason, people get all up in arms if we call it the 10th anniversary.

So maybe Andy will be wanting to have knock-'em-dead lineups in both 2020 (tenth sailing) and 2021 (tenth anniversary cruise).

In either case, we're screwed this year.

[Phoenix]

In either case, we're screwed this year.

Eh, what do I care. I get NeO, I get Persefone, and I get In Vain on a boat. I get some good folk metal, and some VERY high quality extreme melodic metal. If Andy throws in Bodom or another two bands from my wishlist, I've got no cause for complaints.

[acidbasement]

The lineup so far doesn't have any "OMG I CAN DIE NOW" bands for me, but that said, I have zero complaints. It's a solid lineup so far, and I get to hang out on a boat with some of my favourite people.

[Pellaz]

In either case, we're screwed this year.

Eh, what do I care. I get NeO, I get Persefone, and I get In Vain on a boat. I get some good folk metal, and some VERY high quality extreme melodic metal. If Andy throws in Bodom or another two bands from my wishlist, I've got no cause for complaints.

Yep, I was mostly joking in that post, hence the lol emoji. The lineup thus far is solid and I'm sure there will be more excellence (and to be sure, some chaff) to come.

[dinki]

I think Annihilator is more than likely and i also predict Sodom!

[cowboy71]

So we've got 5 so far! Not bad


Amorphis - they love the cruise
Angra - because, Fabio
Annihilator - seem to do it practically every other year
Borknagar - everyone expected them to be on in 2018
Dragony - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Ensiferum - due for a return
Evenmore - singer was on board in 2018
Ex Libris - lead singer posted on Facebook that she'd love to return
Ne Obliviscaris - because, NeO
Moonspell - due for a return
Mors Principium Est - because, Phoenix :)
Overkill - seem to do it practically every other year
Persefone - because, Persefone
Rage of Light - singer was on board in 2018
Scour - due to the bikini facebook ad prior to 2018 cruise
Thaurorod - band members on as regular cruisers in 2018
Therion - they love boat
Uli Jon Roth - told a cruiser in 2017 that he was a lock for 2019
Unleash the Archers - really want to be on
Visions of Atlantis - male singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Vital Remains - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018

[acidbasement]

So we've got 5 so far! Not bad


Amorphis - they love the cruise
Angra - because, Fabio
Annihilator - seem to do it practically every other year
Borknagar - everyone expected them to be on in 2018
Dragony - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Ensiferum - due for a return
Evenmore - singer was on board in 2018
Ex Libris - lead singer posted on Facebook that she'd love to return
Ne Obliviscaris - because, NeO
Moonspell - due for a return
Mors Principium Est - because, Phoenix :)
Overkill - seem to do it practically every other year
Persefone - because, Persefone
Rage of Light - singer was on board in 2018
Scour - due to the bikini facebook ad prior to 2018 cruise
Thaurorod - band members on as regular cruisers in 2018
Therion - they love boat
Uli Jon Roth - told a cruiser in 2017 that he was a lock for 2019
Unleash the Archers - really want to be on
Visions of Atlantis - male singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Vital Remains - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018

Does that list need to agree with the "ruled out" list? Because Amorphis are touring in Europe during 70K. :(

[JoAnnamayhem]

I had a dream the T announcement was Thy Antichrist. I asked Scott a few weeks ago when TBDM was announced if that T was going to be them and he said "not this announcement" so maybe we have something here?

[arivera14]

PARADISE LOST !!!

[Masterbas]

So we've got 5 so far! Not bad


Amorphis - they love the cruise
Angra - because, Fabio
Annihilator - seem to do it practically every other year
Borknagar - everyone expected them to be on in 2018
Dragony - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Ensiferum - due for a return
Evenmore - singer was on board in 2018
Ex Libris - lead singer posted on Facebook that she'd love to return
Ne Obliviscaris - because, NeO
Moonspell - due for a return
Mors Principium Est - because, Phoenix :)
Overkill - seem to do it practically every other year
Persefone - because, Persefone
Rage of Light - singer was on board in 2018
Scour - due to the bikini facebook ad prior to 2018 cruise
Thaurorod - band members on as regular cruisers in 2018
Therion - they love boat
Uli Jon Roth - told a cruiser in 2017 that he was a lock for 2019
Unleash the Archers - really want to be on
Visions of Atlantis - male singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Vital Remains - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018

Does that list need to agree with the "ruled out" list? Because Amorphis are touring in Europe during 70K. :(

Exactly, Saturday they told me 2019 wouldn't work for sure, but they would absolutely love to be on for 2020.

[JoAnnamayhem]

Heard from many people that Solstafir is a definite. I am unsure of their sources but more then one person has shared this info with me so maybe....

Asked Jari last night if he was gonna be on the cruise with Wintersun, he said "we'll see"

[Masterbas]

Heard from many people that Solstafir is a definite. I am unsure of their sources but more then one person has shared this info with me so maybe....

Asked Jari last night if he was gonna be on the cruise with Wintersun, he said "we'll see"

Jukka told me exactly the same in Worcester 2 days ago...

[acidbasement]

Heard from many people that Solstafir is a definite.

Oh shit that would be awesome.

[Sgt. B]

Heard from many people that Solstafir is a definite.

Oh shit that would be awesome.

Yes it would be, especially if they play more than 1 song from Svartir Sander than they are on the current tour.

[cowboy71]

RED = ruled out
Ruled out Amorphis. Added Solstafir and Wintersun

Amorphis - they love the cruise (Ruled out - touring)
Angra - because, Fabio
Annihilator - seem to do it practically every other year
Borknagar - everyone expected them to be on in 2018
Dragony - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Ensiferum - due for a return
Evenmore - singer was on board in 2018
Ex Libris - lead singer posted on Facebook that she'd love to return
Ne Obliviscaris - because, NeO
Moonspell - due for a return
Mors Principium Est - because, Phoenix :)
Overkill - seem to do it practically every other year
Persefone - because, Persefone
Rage of Light - singer was on board in 2018
Scour - due to the bikini facebook ad prior to 2018 cruise
Solstafir - many sources saying so
Thaurorod - band members on as regular cruisers in 2018
Therion - they love boat
Uli Jon Roth - told a cruiser in 2017 that he was a lock for 2019
Unleash the Archers - really want to be on
Visions of Atlantis - male singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Vital Remains - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Wintersun - band members say "we'll see"

[Azazel101]

Septicflesh?
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ensife ... pticflesh/

[mbob]

Septicflesh?
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ensife ... pticflesh/

Nope...they were on this year!

[sara]

Septicflesh?
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ensife ... pticflesh/

Nope...they were on this year!

Goes to show how little I paid attention to them last year. The schedule was so packed with good bands that I didn't make it to them. I was literally just going to say, I saw they end their tour in Tampa a couple days from the fest... but there's always vacay, eh? LOL.

Whoever said they wish for Thy Antichrist to be on, I have to also back that one up, it would be great to have them back.

[Masterbas]

Septicflesh?
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ensife ... pticflesh/

On top of the fact that they were on last year, they are also playing in Mexico city a show with an orchestra on the 2nd of February

[Pellaz]

Heard from many people that Solstafir is a definite.

Oh shit that would be awesome.

Yes it would be, especially if they play more than 1 song from Svartir Sander than they are on the current tour.

Hmm, wonder if Ragnar Zolberg would still be playing with 'em? He's touring with Solstafir now.

[KeepTheDogsAway]

ZIMMERS HOLE doing a reunion show in Vancouver, Canada (their first in 3 years).

They will be playing 2 special "Full Album" sets.

This happens Jan 26, 2019... wonder if they are warming up for the cruise?

http://bravewords.com/news/zimmers-hole ... hree-years

[Godflesh]

ZIMMERS HOLE doing a reunion show in Vancouver, Canada (their first in 3 years).

They will be playing 2 special "Full Album" sets.

This happens Jan 26, 2019... wonder if they are warming up for the cruise?

http://bravewords.com/news/zimmers-hole ... hree-years

That’s what I thought about JUDAS PRIEST, who had a single show announced around that date

If you see a clue like “You’ll have ‘Z’ero excuses not to be on board...”, you’ll pretty much know it’s them

[cowboy71]

BEAST IN BLACK just announced their new album comes out on FEBRUARY 8.

Their current tour with Nightwish winds up in December, then their own headline tour of Europe kicks off February 27th.

Perfect gap in there to premiere their new album on 70000 Tons!

[bodomdragon]

BEAST IN BLACK just announced their new album comes out on FEBRUARY 8.

Their current tour with Nightwish winds up in December, then their own headline tour of Europe kicks off February 27th.

Perfect gap in there to premiere their new album on 70000 Tons!

...And the next band starts with B

[Speedy]

Trollfest has a gap in their tour dates between 26.01. and 21.02.

[cowboy71]

Within Temptation touring USA in March. Kicking off with 70k in February?

Wishful thinking I know, as I believe Sharon gets seasick so is unlikely to do any metal cruise, but hey its a chance!

[Godflesh]

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, TESSERACT and ASTRONOID have just announced a US tour that starts in Georgia, USA on Feb 8th, so amazingly they cannot be ruled out!
What better way to literally warm up for the tour than the boat?

Check out this demented jazzy thing until the end:

[Tiki108]

This is more just wishful thinking, but both Conception and Virgin Black have albums coming out next month after long hiatuses. What better way to make a comeback than to come on 70k?!

[Phoenix]

Mors Principium Est - because, Phoenix :)

Always trust the bird

[Fulorian]

Within Temptation touring USA in March. Kicking off with 70k in February?

Wishful thinking I know, as I believe Sharon gets seasick so is unlikely to do any metal cruise, but hey its a chance!

Wait, where did you get that Within Temptation is touring the US in March? I can't find any evidence that any kind of announcements of such exist.

[cowboy71]

Within Temptation touring USA in March. Kicking off with 70k in February?

Wishful thinking I know, as I believe Sharon gets seasick so is unlikely to do any metal cruise, but hey its a chance!

Wait, where did you get that Within Temptation is touring the US in March? I can't find any evidence that any kind of announcements of such exist.

https://www.donttearmedown.info/2018/10 ... -usa-2019/

[cowboy71]

Hehehe - I made a post on facebook yesterday about how I'd made my third installment payment. Then got a private message shortly after from a singer from one of the bands on my wishlist asking if I was going on 70K.

I got all excited because I thought he was going to reveal to me that his band were going to be announced, but, no He just has some holidays around January and was thinking of going!

Unfortunately I had to advise him that he'll need to put his name on the waitlist :(

As far as the band in question is concerned he said they have thrown their name in the hat to play 70K but "its a big hat"!

[cowboy71]

Adding a couple of the above to the list. Also adding TEMPERANCE, as one of their singers is now the new male lead singer for Visions of Atlantis.

RED = ruled out
Ruled out Amorphis. Added Solstafir and Wintersun

Amorphis - they love the cruise (Ruled out - touring)
Angra - because, Fabio
Annihilator - seem to do it practically every other year
Beast in Black - gap in their tour and new album out soon
Borknagar - everyone expected them to be on in 2018
Dragony - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018, bassist will already be on with VoA
Ensiferum - due for a return
Evenmore - singer was on board in 2018
Ex Libris - lead singer posted on Facebook that she'd love to return
Ne Obliviscaris - because, NeO
Moonspell - due for a return
Mors Principium Est - because, Phoenix :)
Overkill - seem to do it practically every other year
Persefone - because, Persefone
Rage of Light - singer was on board in 2018
Scour - due to the bikini facebook ad prior to 2018 cruise
Solstafir - many sources saying so
Temperance - One of their singers is the new male lead in VoA
Thaurorod - band members on as regular cruisers in 2018
Therion - they love boat
Trollfest - gap in tour dates
Uli Jon Roth - told a cruiser in 2017 that he was a lock for 2019
Unleash the Archers - really want to be on
Visions of Atlantis - male singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Vital Remains - lead singer on as a cruiser in 2018
Wintersun - band members say "we'll see"
Zimmer's Hole - reuniting

[Bob]

...
As far as the band in question is concerned he said they have thrown their name in the hat to play 70K but "its a big hat"!

How does a band get their name in the hat? The right way of course, not the douche-bag way.

[cowboy71]

Word on the street is that Sinsaenum will be announced next.

[Godflesh]

Word on the street is that Sinsaenum will be announced next.

That would be awesome (they’re playing in Australia right now BTW, big world tour apparently), and if Stéphane Buriez and Frédéric Leclercq are on broad, we can get LOUDBLAST too, like on Barge!

[Pellaz]

While I'm kinda expecting Solstafir, I've heard some rumors about Septic Flesh (or is it SepticFlesh, or maybe Septicflesh? ) as well.