70 000 tons of metal cruise

Amanita · June 25th, 2011, 02:36 PM

In reading some of the threads of the forum I noticed that some of you have been a part of the 70 000 tons of metal cruise.

How many months in advance did you book your cabin, would you go back another time?

And what was your experience as a whole?

gnoff · June 25th, 2011, 03:47 PM

Last year booked the cruise in, hmm, July or so?

This year I booked it in April I think

Wasn't planning on going back, mainly due to it does cost a bit, specially going over from Europe, but to hell with it, got the money for it now, so I'm going back

Very relaxed atmosphere, most bands hung out around the ship all the time, cool people, great experience, made a lot of friends

Tomasz · June 25th, 2011, 04:43 PM

I will go back again not likely next year though. Overall experience was surreal. Well worth it as you're getting two things for the price of one (cruise & metal festival).

btw. food was awesome and beer was fairly priced and descent selection, good time for sure and memories for life

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Originally Posted by Amanita

How many months in advance did you book your cabin, would you go back another time?

And what was your experience as a whole?

Amanita · June 26th, 2011, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the advice.

I would have liked to go next January, but I've already made appointments for a 20H long back tattoo which will take all my savings.

In 2013, I'll go for sure. See you then!

Brisantni · July 2nd, 2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Amanita

Thanks for the advice.

I would have liked to go next January, but I've already made appointments for a 20H long back tattoo which will take all my savings.

In 2013, I'll go for sure. See you then!

What kind of tattoo?

Amanita · July 3rd, 2011, 11:30 AM

I took the inspiration in the Urnes stave church portal, the ultimate stage of viking art.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La...kyrkje_(I).jpg

I plan to add a few additional north mythology hints in it.

My first appointment with the tattooer in next July, 13 (Tin-Tin Paris); I can't wait to start!

Brisantni · July 8th, 2011, 11:22 AM

That's beautiful!

Amanita · July 8th, 2011, 01:00 PM

I will post a picture when it's over.
I'm planning a 5h long tattoo session per month; by october it should be over.

gnoff · November 3rd, 2011, 09:56 AM

Zombification since I scanned a polaroid pic from the cruise today

Brisantni · November 3rd, 2011, 11:42 AM

Viola tricolor hortensis!

gnoff · November 21st, 2011, 08:36 AM

Was watching some random clips from the cruise, on this one from Simone/Epice I see two familiar faces about 5:22 to 5:24

You Tube

PowerBlade · November 21st, 2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gnoff

Was watching some random clips from the cruise, on this one from Simone/Epice I see two familiar faces about 5:22 to 5:24

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWM1t5DD_oQ

Hmmm I can only see Hegg, who is the other? Anyway, glad there is another Epica fan around

gnoff · November 21st, 2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerBlade

Hmmm I can only see Hegg, who is the other? Anyway, glad there is another Epica fan around

Steve, the good man who go on a lot of tours with them and works the sound check and stuff.

Also plays Bass with Engel.

PowerBlade · November 21st, 2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gnoff

Steve, the good man who go on a lot of tours with them and works the sound check and stuff.

Also plays Bass with Engel.

Oh I see.. A groupie-behind-the-scenes man

gnoff · January 16th, 2012, 02:36 PM

Leaving for Miami on Saturday

PowerBlade · January 17th, 2012, 12:20 AM

Can I come?

gnoff · January 17th, 2012, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerBlade

Can I come?

There are tickets left

gnoff · January 17th, 2012, 05:15 AM

Actually, latest news:

70000TONS OF METAL, The World's Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival, is sold out! We only have a very few Single Tickets in shared cabins left. Don't wait!

Gazza · January 18th, 2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gnoff

Leaving for Miami on Saturday

enjoy, brother! have a great time!

gnoff · January 19th, 2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazza

enjoy, brother! have a great time!

Thanks!
I am very confident that I will!

gnoff · February 15th, 2012, 03:10 AM

Found myself on some stuff

In this pic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ag_babi...7629234641897/
from the Pretty Maids show pool deck
I'm in the upper left corner =)

In this one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ag_babi...1897/lightbox/
I'm just left to the singers head, haha

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About 7 minutes into this video of Dark Funderal

You Tube

you can see my pull out and put on my bright pink back pack, very important for the right outfit when watching black metal!

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Here's a shot of me doing Y.M.C.A. for karaoke, haha
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ag_babi...7629233806509/
following pics sort of show that I got some to be happy and dance with me

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Oh I must've been the silliest person on that ship this year

Hagg · February 16th, 2012, 02:35 AM

Nice pics gnoff. I wonder what metal karaoke sounds like ;o)

gnoff · February 16th, 2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hagg

Nice pics gnoff. I wonder what metal karaoke sounds like ;o)

It sounds like:
drink beer, have fun, haha

well, from last year, when I made a drunk appearance, if you are not too scared, check this out (disclaimer, I am a horrible singer, hahaha):

You Tube

(it is also where I got the idea for YMCA this year, since he played the intro so long before my song started I just "had to" start dancing to it

)

gnoff · February 16th, 2012, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazza

enjoy, brother! have a great time!

Actually it was even better this time!
Damn!

A lot of it is due to hanging out with friends I met on the forum for the cruise, if anyone plans on going, I can very much recommend hanging on that forum a while before:
http://www.70000tons.com/forum/index.php

The beer selection was even better this year, yay

And for others, there's a new cruise announced, well dates for it at least, arranged by the same people, happening on the same boat as the last two 70k has been on, most likely will be epic as well:
http://www.bargetohell.com/

No dates announced for the 70k part 3 = 2013 yet though.

Hagg · February 16th, 2012, 06:57 AM

Haha, great gnoff!!!!!You should start your own band ;o)

June 25th, 2011, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amanita Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 31	70 000 tons of metal cruise In reading some of the threads of the forum I noticed that some of you have been a part of the 70 000 tons of metal cruise. How many months in advance did you book your cabin, would you go back another time? And what was your experience as a whole? __________________ A metal heart is hard to tear apart

June 26th, 2011, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Amanita Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 31	Thanks for the advice. I would have liked to go next January, but I've already made appointments for a 20H long back tattoo which will take all my savings. In 2013, I'll go for sure. See you then! __________________ A metal heart is hard to tear apart

July 3rd, 2011, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Amanita Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 31	I took the inspiration in the Urnes stave church portal, the ultimate stage of viking art. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La...kyrkje_(I).jpg I plan to add a few additional north mythology hints in it. My first appointment with the tattooer in next July, 13 (Tin-Tin Paris); I can't wait to start! __________________ A metal heart is hard to tear apart

July 8th, 2011, 01:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Amanita Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 31	I will post a picture when it's over. I'm planning a 5h long tattoo session per month; by october it should be over. __________________ A metal heart is hard to tear apart

January 17th, 2012, 12:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
PowerBlade Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6,493	Can I come? __________________

June 25th, 2011, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
gnoff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 1,942	Last year booked the cruise in, hmm, July or so? This year I booked it in April I think Wasn't planning on going back, mainly due to it does cost a bit, specially going over from Europe, but to hell with it, got the money for it now, so I'm going back Very relaxed atmosphere, most bands hung out around the ship all the time, cool people, great experience, made a lot of friends

July 8th, 2011, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brisantni Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 234	That's beautiful!

November 3rd, 2011, 09:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
gnoff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 1,942	Zombification since I scanned a polaroid pic from the cruise today

November 3rd, 2011, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brisantni Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 234	Viola tricolor hortensis!

January 16th, 2012, 02:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
gnoff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 1,942	Leaving for Miami on Saturday

January 17th, 2012, 05:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
gnoff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 1,942	Actually, latest news: 70000TONS OF METAL, The World's Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival, is sold out! We only have a very few Single Tickets in shared cabins left. Don't wait!

February 16th, 2012, 02:35 AM	#22 (permalink)
Hagg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 232	Nice pics gnoff. I wonder what metal karaoke sounds like ;o)

February 16th, 2012, 06:57 AM	#25 (permalink)
Hagg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 232	Haha, great gnoff!!!!!You should start your own band ;o)