MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST, SORTILÈGE, SOEN, TROLLFEST, GRAVE DIGGER, Others Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

The organizers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise have announced that legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker and his band MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST will be aboard next year’s edition of the cruise.

He will be joined by the following musicians:
Gary Barden (Vocals)
Robin McAuley (Vocals)
Doogie White (Vocals)
Chris Glen (Bass)
Steve Mann (Second Guitar / Keyboards)
Bodo Schopf (Drums)

Sailors will be treated with two unique headlining performances. However, that is not all. Schenker will celebrate his 65th birthday aboard the cruise, alongside 3,000 metal fans from over 70 different countries across the globe.

Round X of 70000 Tons Of Metal will sail January 7 to January 11, 2020. As always, 70000 Tons Of Metal will be host of some very exclusive performances: French cult band SORTILÈGE will play exclusive original lineup reunion shows, including guitarist and main composer Stéphane Dumont; MOONSORROW will perform its album “Verisäkeet” in its entirety; and WINTERSUN will play its only two shows of 2020 on board.

Survivors and first-time sailors will headbang their way on board the 154,000-plus-ton luxury cruise ship, the Independence of the Seas, from Miami / Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the beautiful island of Cozumel, Mexico and back. Sailors will be joined by 60 world-class heavy metal bands, performing more than 120 shows over four nights. Only 3000 tickets will be sold.

The lineup is now shaping up as follows:
ABORTED
AETHER REALM
ARCHON ANGEL
AT THE GATES
CANDLEMASS
CRUACHAN
DEVIN TOWNSEND
EINHERJER
EMPEROR
EPICA
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
GRAVE DIGGER
HAGGARD
KAMPFAR
KISSIN’ DYNAMITE
LEAVES’ EYES
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST
MOONSORROW
ORIGIN
SOEN
SORTILÈGE
TROLLFEST
VENOM
WINTERSUN

Prices start at USD 833.00 plus taxes and fees per person and include on-board accommodation, unrestricted access to all shows, meals, and numerous special events, including meet-and-greets with all bands on board.

Visit 70000tons.com to book your cabin