Veterans of the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, lovingly referred to as “Survivors,” are cultish when it comes to the annual event. The camaraderie is unmatched, and most hold this voyage as the “must-attend” metal event of the year. In fact, banter about the next year’s lineup begins the day the cruise docks … and is met for months by
It isn’t surprising that a day-and-a-half of metal shows on 70,000 Tons of Metal can be exhausting. Waking up in a tropical location like Labadee, Haiti, is a welcome reprieve, whether you want to lounge on the beach or take an excursion. This year, we opted for the beach where white sand led to crystal clear water while zip lines
Day 2 of the 2019 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise was truly something to behold. The wind blew, the rain came, and the metal continued with the first sets on the Pool Deck Stage. Gloryhammer, Coroner, and Nile were just a few of the acts to turn up the volume on the open seas. Relive that first full day at
A funny thing happened in February. We went to Haiti. And we are still basking in the afterglow of the epic trip. What isn’t surprising is that it was on 70,000 Tons of Metal. The annual cruise is our absolute favorite event and the best working vacation you could ever ask for as metalheads. We are already gearing up for
We bumped into Dark Funeral‘s Lord Ahriman earlier in the day on the elevator on the Independence of the Seas. Without his stage attire and corpse paint, the guitarist isn’t immediately recognizable, save his height, black tinted sunglasses, Sigil of Baphomet t-shirt, and necklaces hailing all that is unholy. Dark Funeral had just played a massive set the evening before
German thrash legends Sodom were in top form on 70,000 Tons of Metal. The band played two stellar sets, and it is fitting, given the contingency of Germans that make the annual voyage. All photos by Photo Editor Jason Carlson.
Death metal legends Obituary decimated fans during their two performances on 70,000 Tons of Metal. The Florida boys brought an energy that few are capable of delivering, particularly during their Pool Deck Stage set. All photos by Photo Editor Jason Carlson.
Ne Obliviscaris were the topic of many conversations on the 2019 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise. Catching one of their sets was a requirement, and Photo Editor Jason Carlson made good for us.
The United Kingdom’s Napalm Death brought their thunderous grindcore to 70,000 Tons of Metal. Despite the late addition to the lineup, they blasted audiences with fury. All photos by Photo Editor Jason Carlson.
Kalmah took the stage on 70,000 Tons of Metal, and they quickly stirred the crowd into a frenzy. They were crisp, polished, and furious in their approach, leaving fans old and new speechless. All photos by Photo Editor Jason Carlson.
Veterans of the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, lovingly referred to as “Survivors,” are cultish when it comes to the annual event. The camaraderie is
It isn’t surprising that a day-and-a-half of metal shows on 70,000 Tons of Metal can be exhausting. Waking up in a tropical location like Labadee,
Day 2 of the 2019 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise was truly something to behold. The wind blew, the rain came, and the metal continued
A funny thing happened in February. We went to Haiti. And we are still basking in the afterglow of the epic trip. What isn’t surprising
We bumped into Dark Funeral‘s Lord Ahriman earlier in the day on the elevator on the Independence of the Seas. Without his stage attire and
German thrash legends Sodom were in top form on 70,000 Tons of Metal. The band played two stellar sets, and it is fitting, given the
Death metal legends Obituary decimated fans during their two performances on 70,000 Tons of Metal. The Florida boys brought an energy that few are capable
Ne Obliviscaris were the topic of many conversations on the 2019 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise. Catching one of their sets was a requirement, and
The United Kingdom’s Napalm Death brought their thunderous grindcore to 70,000 Tons of Metal. Despite the late addition to the lineup, they blasted audiences with
Kalmah took the stage on 70,000 Tons of Metal, and they quickly stirred the crowd into a frenzy. They were crisp, polished, and furious in
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