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Attention, Sailors! We are excited to share that Ihsahn -Official- will be joining us on this incredible 5-day journey from Miami, FL to beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica and back. It's not long before we bridge The Distance Between Us at OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !! Limited tickets remain, have you secured yours yet?

“K”eep those guesses coming!

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Sailors! We're excited to announce that Swallow the Sun will be performing "Plague of Butterflies" in its entirety, for the first time ever outside of Finland. But hold on, there's more...! SWALLOW THE SUN will feature Ballet Finland on board for an incomparable visual treat. Where else can you see a ballet showcased on a Metal cruise? These are the things that only happen on board OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy . After each of the two performances of "Plague of Butterflies" by SWALLOW THE SUN feat. BALLET FINLAND, the band will play two different regular sets as well! This is something you don't want to miss, book your cabin now!

“I”t's only a matter of time before you're onboard, excited yet?!

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

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IVAN and CLEO are this month's featured international ambassadors of - visit http://bit.ly/PoolGirlCal To download your desktop or mobile calendar wallpaper, and don't forget to check back every month for an updated calendar!

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Sailors, your Heavy Metal dream vacation is only 5 MONTHS away!

The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy will showcase 60 artists, each performing two concerts, resulting in a total of 120 shows aboard the luxurious Independence of the Seas.

Limited tickets are still up for grabs! Ensure you reserve your spot at OF METAL 2025 now if you haven't already. You certainly don't want to miss this thrilling experience come January 30th!

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70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Watch out, Sailors - Here comes Trouble onboard for OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy ! To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of its release, they will be performing their album “The Skull” in its entirety for one set. For the other, they will perform an exciting “Best Of” set! Don't miss out on this Headbangers Dream Vacation, secure your tickets now!

Tell us, with which Artist would you like to explore the open “S”ea?

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

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Alan, Ice, Cassandra, Lindsey & Angel are this month's featured international ambassadors of - visit http://bit.ly/PoolGirlCal To download your desktop or mobile calendar wallpaper, and don't forget to check back every month for an updated calendar!

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Sailors, we're officially 6 MONTHS away from OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

Join us for the ultimate Heavy Metal vacation adventure onboard the Independence of the Seas, setting sail from Miami, FL on January 30th, 2025, and sailing to the stunning Ocho Rios, Jamaica! This unforgettable event will feature 60 Metal bands each performing twice, for a total of 120 concerts, with metalheads from all over the world in attendance.

We're looking forward to seeing you onboard The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy next year!

Have you secured your spot yet? Be sure to get your ticket while you can, you wouldn't want to miss the boat!

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70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Sailors! Please give a warm welcome to Finntroll, who will be joining us onboard for OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy ! One of their two shows will feature a "Dark Set" that delves into the darker aspects of their repertoire. For their other performance, the Artist will switch gears and present a "Light Set" that highlights the more upbeat and party-oriented side of their music.

Who do you “T”hink will be up next?

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Please welcome Twilight Force onboard for OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy ! They will be performing their album “Dawn Of The Dragonstar” in its entirety for one set, and for the other, a thrilling “Best Of” set. Excited for some Adventure Metal at Sea?

Curious to “F”ind out what else we have in store?

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Only 200 DAYS and counting until OF METAL 2025!

Prepare yourself for the Heavy Metal festival of a lifetime onboard The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

Embark on an extraordinary journey alongside sailors hailing from over 70 nations worldwide to witness 60 bands representing various genres of Metal perform 120 electrifying shows on 4 stages; including our awe-inspiring crown jewel, The Pool Deck Stage - The Biggest Open Air Structure to Ever Sail the Seas!

Join us on this life-changing expedition, where you'll spend five days and four nights at Sea mingling side-by-side with your favorite artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It’s like having an All-Access backstage pass!

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70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

New Sailors,

Thank you very much for submitting your Booking Requests for OF METAL 2025!
If you submitted your booking request and have not yet received your booking confirmation, please be patient while we work around the clock to process your booking as quickly as we can.

We can't wait to welcome you on board 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

Sailors, we are sure some Technical Death Metal from California will be right up your alley! Please join us in welcoming The Zenith Passage onboard for OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

Remember, Public Sales will start "T"omorrow, July 11th at 12:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT, and respectively 18:00h CEST), so make sure you do not miss the boat!

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Sailors, prepare to Thrash Till the Death with Onslaught official on deck for OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

They have a VERY special treat for us, which will only be witnessed onboard 70000TONS OF METAL and will never be seen anywhere else! To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its release, they will perform their debut album “Power From Hell” in its entirety for one set, and for their other set, they will perform their second album “The Force” in its entirety.

This will be the Heavy Metal Vacation of a lifetime, so make sure to get your "T"ickets!

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Sailors, are you ready for an incredible dose of Norwegian Black Metal? Please welcome MORK onboard for OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

Who will we see “O”nboard as we set sail January 30th?

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

We're honored to have Sepultura onboard as they perform their official FAREWELL AT SEA SHOWS. Don't miss this opportunity to see these legends onboard OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy in 2025!

What “M”ore could you ask for?

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Sailors, we're pleased to welcome Crownshift onboard for OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy ! You won't want to miss this new ensemble of real veterans from some of the most legendary Finnish Metal bands of all time!

Consisting of vocalist Tommy Tuovinen, guitarist and vocalist Daniel Freyberg (ex-Children Of Bodom), bassist Jukka Koskinen (Nightwish, Wintersun), and drummer Heikki Saari (Finntroll) this is a true All-Star band of Metal Titans that you will not want to miss!

Are you ready to see what else we have up our "S"leeves?

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Sailors from nations worldwide, can we have your attention please?

Get ready to book your ticket for the next edition of OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy . From January 30th to February 3rd, 2025 you will join 2,999 from over 70 different countries on this life-changing event as we sail from Miami, FL all the way to beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica and back!

Public Sales for 70000TONS OF METAL 2025 will start on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT, and respectively 6:00 PM CEST).

On 70000TONS OF METAL, you get unrestricted festival access to all 120+ live performances, including the Jamming in International Waters All-Star Jam, signing sessions, intimate Artist Clinics, exclusive album premiere listening sessions and the chance to explore Caribbean dream destinations with your favorite bands. It’s like having an All-Access backstage pass!

Survivors: If you have not yet received your early booking invitation eMail with your SURVIVOR NUMBER, please check your spam folder and if you cannot find it, please contact us. Make sure to book before Public Sales start so you can take advantage of your Survivor perks!

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

The JULY 2024 70000TONS OF METAL POOL GIRL AND BOY OF THE MONTH Calendar is here!

Jason and Lindsey are this month's featured international ambassadors of - visit http://bit.ly/PoolGirlCal To download your desktop or mobile calendar wallpaper, and don't forget to check back every month for an updated calendar!

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Sailors! In 7 MONTHS you will embark on an unforgettable Heavy Metal vacation as you step foot on board the Independence of the Seas!

Departing from Miami, FL, the Cruise Capital of the World, OF METAL will be returning to the stunning fan-favorite Caribbean destination of Ocho Rios, Jamaica for the first time in a decade. With 60 Metal bands each performing twice for a total of 120 concerts and metalheads from every corner of the world attending, this is sure to be an event to remember.

The anticipation is building for The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy next year - we can't wait to experience it with all of you!

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70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

The JUNE 2024 OF METAL POOL GIRL AND BOY OF THE MONTH Calendar is here!

JAMILA and ALAN are this month's featured international ambassadors of - visit http://bit.ly/PoolGirlCal To download your desktop or mobile calendar wallpaper, and don't forget to check back every month for an updated calendar!

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Sailors, we're at 8 MONTHS and counting until OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

Your ultimate Heavy Metal vacation will set sail on board the Independence of the Seas, leaving from PortMiami, FL on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 to the beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica!

Stay tuned to our social media pages and our Official Website as we will be releasing more information on Public ticket sales !

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

SILVER Survivors,

Thank you very much for submitting your Booking Requests for OF METAL 2025!

If you submitted your booking request and have not yet received your booking confirmation, please be patient while we work around the clock to process your booking as quickly as we can.

We can't wait to welcome you back on board 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

Give It Up or Give It All, and welcome Power Metal warriors Unleash The Archers onboard OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

"C"an you guess what band we will announce next?

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Please welcome Decapitated onboard OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy ! They will be treating us to two special performances – One featuring their complete album "Nihility" and another showcasing their latest album "Cancer Culture" in its entirety.

More exciting additions are on their way "U"p!

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Sailors, raise your hammers as we welcome HammerFall onboard OF METAL 2025, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy !

“D”on't lose your heads over this next one!

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Sailors, please give a warm welcome to Arcturus!

These pioneers of Norwegian Avant-Garde Metal will be one of the 60 bands that will be giving a brutal performance as we sail to beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and another one on the way back to Miami.

"H"ow excited are you to join us on OF METAL 2025, The Original, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy ?

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Hoist the anchor, and get ready to set sail with Subway to Sally on OF METAL 2025!

Treating us to two very special sets, one will commemorate the 20th anniversary of “Nord Nord Ost” as it will be performed in its entirety. The other set will be a special "Party Best Of" set that will be exclusively performed onboard The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy .

Are you ready for some more "A"nnouncements? Keep watching this space as we have more surprises up our sleeves...

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

The MAY 2024 70000TONS OF METAL POOL GIRL AND BOY OF THE MONTH Calendar is here!

Kevin and Euphyliac are this month's featured international ambassadors of - visit http://bit.ly/PoolGirlCal To download your desktop or mobile calendar wallpaper, and don't forget to check back every month for an updated calendar!

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We are thrilled to announce that Power Metal giants Sonata Arctica will join us on OF METAL 2025!

We hope to "S"ee you on board next January, and embark on the journey of a lifetime on The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy !

70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise 60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. This is 70000TONS OF METAL®, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!