70,000 Tons Of Metal 2027: Tickets on Sale and 30 of 60 Bands Confirmed

# What happened Tickets for 70,000 Tons Of Metal 2027 went on public sale on Monday, September 7, with sales starting at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (5:00 p.m. UK time). Single and group cabins are being offered through the official site.

# The basics you need to know

# Who's on the announced lineup Organisers have released half the roster: 30 of 60 bands. Confirmed names include:

• Arch Enemy (melodic death metal)
• Exodus (California thrash veterans)
• HammerFall
• Uli Jon Roth (former Scorpions guitarist)
• Moonspell (Portuguese goth metal)
• Wolfheart (will present the world live premiere of their forthcoming album at a listening event)

The full confirmed list of the 30 bands appears with the ticketing information on the event site.

# What the cruise offers beyond concerts Organisers describe the festival as more than a set of performances. The program includes the biggest open-air stage structure to sail, artist-hosted activities, meet-and-greets with every band, and round-the-clock entertainment. Wolfheart's planned live premiere of an unannounced studio album is a highlighted special event.

A journalist who attended the 14th sailing described the ship as offering a large amount of space and compared the environment to a continental festival, noting late-night band slots and a dense schedule of performances across the trip.

# Practical details for would-be attendees

• Departure: Miami, FL — January 14, 2027
• Return: January 18, 2027
• Ship: Royal Caribbean's Freedom Of The Seas
• Capacity: about 3,000 passengers

# What's next Organisers will announce the remaining 30 bands to complete the 60-band lineup ahead of the sailing. Additional schedule details, specific meet-and-greet timings, and the full list of onboard events will be posted as the event approaches.

# Why fans care The event bundles multiple bands in a confined multi-day setting, where attendees can see many acts, attend artist events, and experience exclusive moments such as album premieres. For fans who prioritize access to artists and a packed live schedule, the cruise offers a concentrated metal festival experience at sea.