70000 TONS OF METAL CRUISE

Jasonic · January 12th, 2010, 03:32 PM

HOLY SMOKES!!!

TROUBLE, AMON AMARTH and SODOM are among the confirmed bands for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later.

The festival billing is shaping up as follows:

AMON AMARTH
SODOM
SONATA ARCTICA
STRATOVARIUS
TROUBLE
WITCHBURNER

A posting on the festival's web site reads, "Imagine starting the year in style. In January 2011, when everyone else is stuck with cold weather, snow and rain, 40 heavy metal bands and 2,000 fans will take over a luxury cruise ship in the Caribbean for a five-day and four-night trip of a lifetime.

"Tons of onboard live shows on several indoor and outdoor stages, open-mic nights, bars that never close, a fun- and sun-filled day on the beautiful island of Cozumel and an opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison.

"It's like everyone has a backstage pass. You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done!"

For more information, visit www.70000tons.com.

rjrousseau · January 12th, 2010, 03:42 PM

Just saw this myself. 40 bands on one ship!!!! Can't wait to see who else is booked.

AngraRULES · January 12th, 2010, 03:48 PM

I don't mean to be a jerk, but this sounds like it could end up hurting the Triton Power Cruise badly.

Obviously it would depend on price and other logistics, but the lineup is already strong.

Jasonic · January 12th, 2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngraRULES

I don't mean to be a jerk, but this sounds like it could end up hurting the Triton Power Cruise badly.

Obviously it would depend on price and other logistics, but the lineup is already strong.

Well, can you really compare?
The Triton Cruise has a good lineup, but it certainly does not appeal to the masses.

This has some powerhouses!

AngraRULES · January 12th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonic

Well, can you really compare?
The Triton Cruise has a good lineup, but it certainly does not appeal to the masses.

This has some powerhouses!

I think you can compare, yes. Triton doesn't appeal to the masses, but it caters to the same audience if you think about it.

I mean, we're not looking at a Ozzfest-ProgPower type of comparison, you know?

Jasonic · January 12th, 2010, 03:59 PM

Sure, I think the majority of the Triton fanbase would be interested in this.

I think there are a lot of Amon Amarth / Trouble fans who would not be interested in Triton.

This is going to be a more diverse lineup.

That's all I am saying. No disrespect to Triton at all. I think that's a cool lineup, but just more zoning in on prog and power.

AngraRULES · January 12th, 2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonic

Sure, I think the majority of the Triton fanbase would be interested in this.

I think there are a lot of Amon Amarth / Trouble fans who would not be interested in Triton.

This is going to be a more diverse lineup.

That's all I am saying. No disrespect to Triton at all. I think that's a cool lineup, but just more zoning in on prog and power.

Agreed. I mean no disrespect to Triton either. I wanna see what the final lineup for 70000 Tons of Metal is, though. If they decided to go heavy on the prog and power bands, the future of Triton *may* be compromised imo.

Perditions Ghost · January 12th, 2010, 04:27 PM

Yeah, I too am worried about the future of Triton Power Cruise if this gets Power/Prog heavy...

But, the inner fan in me is screaming: HOLY SHIT I WANNA GO.

Already, the lineup is awesome. With 40 bands total?

I'm very interested in seeing who the other 34 bands are.

TribunalRecords · January 12th, 2010, 05:13 PM

am i the only one who has heard those AWFUL live recordings with kory clarke HACKING Trouble's songs? i will NEVER pay to see Trouble ever again.

Purveyor Of Evil · January 12th, 2010, 07:12 PM

AMON AMARTH alone makes this trip worth it.

Metalmilita2000 · January 12th, 2010, 08:56 PM

This will be my excuse to finally see Sodom live, and get my copies of Agent Orange and Obsessed By Cruelty on vinyl signed... haha

Jasonic · January 12th, 2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TribunalRecords

am i the only one who has heard those AWFUL live recordings with kory clarke HACKING Trouble's songs? i will NEVER pay to see Trouble ever again.

I have the LIVE IN LA cd.
It is ok,and I will leave it at that.

I have not gone to see TROUBLE since Eric left......

Kaosaur · January 12th, 2010, 10:12 PM

I know when people first started talking about metal cruises I shit on the idea...but if the rest of the lineup is anything like this, this might be fuckin' sweet!

That said, without more information about who the organizer is and their promotional history, I'm skeptical as hell about all this.

FuturesEnd · January 12th, 2010, 10:33 PM

Did you see the prices? Almost everyone here has complained that Triton is too expensive. Amazing....

Pellaz · January 12th, 2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuturesEnd

Did you see the prices? Almost everyone here has complained that Triton is too expensive. Amazing....

Yep, it's pricey. Looks like it would be a lot of fun...although it was a not-really-swimming-weather 37F in Miami yesterday morning. (!)

Maybe I can afford it after my mortgage re-fi goes through........nahh, probably not.

Mavros · January 13th, 2010, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuturesEnd

Did you see the prices? Almost everyone here has complained that Triton is too expensive. Amazing....

yes, but Triton doesn't have 40 bands that cater to such a wide audience.

weighing the options:

10 bands for just over $700 as the minimum?

or

40 bands for just over $900 as the minimum?

I reiterate what others have said, I mean no disrespect to Triton Power Cruise. I'm merely stating why paying so much for the 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise seems more reasonable.

nomisofsiman · January 13th, 2010, 12:25 AM

The question though is if the other bands named will be any good. These could just be the cream of the crop and a lot of crap in between. Hard to tell and like some have mentioned, isn't the new Trouble singer pretty bad?

killingfield · January 13th, 2010, 01:41 AM

me and my friends are planning on doing a road trip for this. We will be driving from San Diego to Miami, hopefully it goes as planned

FuturesEnd · January 13th, 2010, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavros

yes, but Triton doesn't have 40 bands that cater to such a wide audience.

weighing the options:

10 bands for just over $700 as the minimum?

or

40 bands for just over $900 as the minimum?

I reiterate what others have said, I mean no disrespect to Triton Power Cruise. I'm merely stating why paying so much for the 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise seems more reasonable.

Actually, Triton is all inclusive (Taxes, Gratuity Booking $55.00) at $705.00.

70000 Tons of metal asks you to add another $249 for the same thing. That means the least expensive option starts at $1115.00 I too have to wonder if we get 7 top notch bands and then God knows what else!

And of course I mean no disrespect to interested parties either!

dcowboys311 · January 13th, 2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuturesEnd

Actually, Triton is all inclusive (Taxes, Gratuity Booking $55.00) at $705.00.

70000 Tons of metal asks you to add another $249 for the same thing. That means the least expensive option starts at $1115.00 I too have to wonder if we get 7 top notch bands and then God knows what else!

And of course I mean no disrespect to interested parties either!

...

that's like comparing a normal show to a festival like ProgPower in terms of ticket price.
70000 Tons of Metal has 4 times the number of bands. Of course it's going to be more expensive.

AngraRULES · January 13th, 2010, 08:43 AM

70000 Tons of Metal will still be more reasonable than Triton if you think about it. 40 bands versus 10?

It's not like 70000 will be 4 times more expensive than Triton either.

AMBR · January 13th, 2010, 08:44 AM

The idea of being stuck on a boat with that many people gives me the heebie jeebies. Then again, I've passed on Wacken to go to Bang Your Head and Tuska, preferring less bands (hard to see all the ones I want anyway), with less people. Triton sounds more intimate to me.

eaeolian · January 13th, 2010, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TribunalRecords

am i the only one who has heard those AWFUL live recordings with kory clarke HACKING Trouble's songs? i will NEVER pay to see Trouble ever again.

I had the misfortune to actually see it, and I won't pay to see Trouble while he's "singing" either.

General Zod · January 13th, 2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngraRULES

If they decided to go heavy on the prog and power bands, the future of Triton *may* be compromised imo.

Festivals rarely even include Prog, much less focus on it. If you browse through the Euro fest line ups, you'll see very little, if any, Prog. I wouldn't worry about a Prog focus impacting Triton. However, it's a clear new entry into their market. Hopefully there's room enough for both.

Zod

AMBR · January 13th, 2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Zod

Festivals rarely even include Prog, much less focus on it. If you browse through the Euro fest line ups, you'll see very little, if any, Prog.
Zod

True, but I did see Porcupine Tree for the first time at Sweden Rock and the crowd for them was HUGE. Became a big fan after that. But, you're right, for the most part prog is minimally represented.

January 12th, 2010, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jasonic Doom On! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Burbs of Chicago Posts: 10,210	70000 TONS OF METAL CRUISE HOLY SMOKES!!! TROUBLE, AMON AMARTH and SODOM are among the confirmed bands for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH SODOM SONATA ARCTICA STRATOVARIUS TROUBLE WITCHBURNER A posting on the festival's web site reads, "Imagine starting the year in style. In January 2011, when everyone else is stuck with cold weather, snow and rain, 40 heavy metal bands and 2,000 fans will take over a luxury cruise ship in the Caribbean for a five-day and four-night trip of a lifetime. "Tons of onboard live shows on several indoor and outdoor stages, open-mic nights, bars that never close, a fun- and sun-filled day on the beautiful island of Cozumel and an opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. "It's like everyone has a backstage pass. You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done!" For more information, visit www.70000tons.com. __________________

January 12th, 2010, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
rjrousseau Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 133	Just saw this myself. 40 bands on one ship!!!! Can't wait to see who else is booked. __________________ Proud co-sponsor of Paradox for PPUSA XI!!

January 12th, 2010, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
AngraRULES In Absentia Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5,688	I don't mean to be a jerk, but this sounds like it could end up hurting the Triton Power Cruise badly. Obviously it would depend on price and other logistics, but the lineup is already strong. __________________ Go in peace And find thy faith Evolve thyself And lose all hate So a Heaven you may create Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way of OrWarriOr

January 12th, 2010, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jasonic Doom On! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Burbs of Chicago Posts: 10,210	Sure, I think the majority of the Triton fanbase would be interested in this. I think there are a lot of Amon Amarth / Trouble fans who would not be interested in Triton. This is going to be a more diverse lineup. That's all I am saying. No disrespect to Triton at all. I think that's a cool lineup, but just more zoning in on prog and power. __________________

January 12th, 2010, 04:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Perditions Ghost JuuKun Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 703	Yeah, I too am worried about the future of Triton Power Cruise if this gets Power/Prog heavy... But, the inner fan in me is screaming: HOLY SHIT I WANNA GO. Already, the lineup is awesome. With 40 bands total? I'm very interested in seeing who the other 34 bands are. __________________ “I slept with faith and found a corpse in my arms on awakening; I drank and danced all night with doubt and found her a virgin in the morning.” - Aleister Crowley MORGANA LEFAY FOR PROGPOWER USA XII!

January 12th, 2010, 05:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
TribunalRecords Record Label(s)/Vocalist Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 409	am i the only one who has heard those AWFUL live recordings with kory clarke HACKING Trouble's songs? i will NEVER pay to see Trouble ever again. __________________ Matthew Rudzinski TRIBUNAL & DIVEBOMB RECORDS FREE MUSIC - DIGITAL SAMPLER AVAILABLE NOW: UNCLE SLAM Say Uncle SARGANT FURY Do You Remember: The Anthology 3CD SET DOMINANCE Resurrected CD SOLITUDE Poisoned Population: The Collection (1987-1994) 2CD SET

January 12th, 2010, 07:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Purveyor Of Evil ...got evil? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hughestown, PA. Posts: 2,134	AMON AMARTH alone makes this trip worth it.

January 12th, 2010, 08:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Metalmilita2000 Schizos Are Never Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maplewood, Minnesota Posts: 1,535	This will be my excuse to finally see Sodom live, and get my copies of Agent Orange and Obsessed By Cruelty on vinyl signed... haha __________________ http://www.facebook.com/brenterwin

January 12th, 2010, 10:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kaosaur Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 872	I know when people first started talking about metal cruises I shit on the idea...but if the rest of the lineup is anything like this, this might be fuckin' sweet! That said, without more information about who the organizer is and their promotional history, I'm skeptical as hell about all this.

January 12th, 2010, 10:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
FuturesEnd Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 195	Did you see the prices? Almost everyone here has complained that Triton is too expensive. Amazing.... __________________ Futures Are Waiting to be Foretold.... www.myspace.com/futuresendband

January 13th, 2010, 12:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
nomisofsiman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 797	The question though is if the other bands named will be any good. These could just be the cream of the crop and a lot of crap in between. Hard to tell and like some have mentioned, isn't the new Trouble singer pretty bad? __________________ "There's two kinds of music - heavy metal and all the crap they play on radio and show on MTV." -Rob Halford

January 13th, 2010, 01:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
killingfield Morphine Child Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 50	me and my friends are planning on doing a road trip for this. We will be driving from San Diego to Miami, hopefully it goes as planned

January 13th, 2010, 08:43 AM	#21 (permalink)
AngraRULES In Absentia Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5,688	70000 Tons of Metal will still be more reasonable than Triton if you think about it. 40 bands versus 10? It's not like 70000 will be 4 times more expensive than Triton either. __________________ Go in peace And find thy faith Evolve thyself And lose all hate So a Heaven you may create Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way of OrWarriOr

January 13th, 2010, 08:44 AM	#22 (permalink)
AMBR Goddess of Chaos Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,768	The idea of being stuck on a boat with that many people gives me the heebie jeebies. Then again, I've passed on Wacken to go to Bang Your Head and Tuska, preferring less bands (hard to see all the ones I want anyway), with less people. Triton sounds more intimate to me. __________________ Sponsor of Tarot for ProgPower XI! Check out my photo website at ambrphoto.com http://www.beyondearcandy.com Sponsors of Nocturnal Rites for ProgPower XI and past sponsors of Kamelot, Angra, Epica, After Forever, Rob Rock. Amorphis, Crimson Glory and Brainstorm.