70000TONS OF METAL 2026: IZEGRIM Announce Epic Reunion Shows and Celebration of 30th Band Anniversary!
- Rock Metal Machine
- Aug 25
- 4 min read
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, known for always going the extra mile to present its Sailors with exclusive experiences, has just announced another highlight for the 2026 sailing: Dutch Death/Thrash Giants IZEGRIM will celebrate their band reunion on board, playing their first shows since 2019 during the festival-at-sea’s next edition from Miami, FL to Nassau, The Bahamas and back from January 29 through February 2, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise ship Freedom of the Seas.
Founded in 1996 and originally disbanded in 2019, IZEGRIM last played 70000TONS OF METAL in 2014, when they won the fan-created Cripper Award for best newcomer. Now they are ready to return in their longest standing formation, with which they released three major albums and toured all over Europe (together with Entombed, Destruction, Arch Enemy, Onslaught, and Flotsam & Jetsam). The band’s two shows on board will not only mark their reunion but also celebrate the 30th anniversary of IZEGRIM and add another highlight for Sailors onboard The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.
Vocalist and bassist Marloes Voskuil is beyond excited to be back on board: “It’s been way too long since we last sailed the 70000TONS OF METAL — all the way back in 2014! What a ride that was: unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and even taking home the Cripper award. Now, in 2026, Izegrim is making its epic reunion, and we couldn’t be more excited! What better way to kick things off than on this legendary ship? We’re beyond thrilled and honored to be playing 700000TONS OF METAL again, and we can't wait to reunite with the entire metal family aboard!”
With this one-of-a-kind moment, 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise continues its tradition of writing Heavy Metal history year after year and of delivering an unforgettable experience with 60 metal bands from around the globe, playing not only once, but twice, across four stages – including the legendary Pool Deck Stage, The World's Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas. The ship offers round-the-clock entertainment, artist-hosted activities and events, exclusive meet-and-greets, and the unique opportunity for fans to mingle with their metal heroes in a completely immersive environment.
With 42 of 60 bands already announced and ticket sales in full swing, Sailors originating from over 80 Nations around the World should make sure to get ready and not miss the experience of a lifetime aboard this floating festival in the Caribbean – and join The United Nations Of Heavy Metal At Sea.
The currently-announced lineup for the 2026 sailing is:
AMORPHIS
ANTHRAX
BEAST IN BLACK
BLOODRED HOURGLASS
DARKANE
DARK TRANQUILLITY
DØDHEIMSGARD
DRAGONLAND
DUST BOLT
ELUVEITIE
EREB ALTOR
FIREWIND
GAMA BOMB
GROZA
HAGGARD
HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY
HEATHEN
HIRAES
HIRAX
HOUR OF PENANCE
ILLDISPOSED
IN MOURNING
INSOMNIUM
IZEGRIM
KAMELOT
ORDEN OGAN
PERSEFONE
RHAPSODY OF FIRE
SATAN
SATURNUS
SEVEN SPIRES
SKELETAL REMAINS
SKYCLAD
SOEN
SOILWORK
SUIDAKRA
TÝR
VADER
VIO-LENCE
WIND ROSE
WOLF
XANDRIA
…And 18 more!
Visit www.70000tons.com and follow the @70000tons social media channels for the upcoming news about 70000TONS OF METAL 2026, featuring a lineup of top metal bands and exclusive performances and events.
About 70000TONS OF METAL
70000TONS OF METAL is The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise. With ten consecutive sellouts since the inaugural voyage in 2011, this extraordinary and unique floating festival now sails on board some of the largest luxury passenger vessels in the world. Featuring 60 Heavy Metal bands from around the globe performing across four stages, 70000TONS OF METAL is home to The World's Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas.
Guests can enjoy the Heavy Metal festival experience of a lifetime with all the benefits that a cruise has to offer: complimentary fine dining, bars that never close, 24-hour room service, as well as the ship’s many amenities.
All 60 bands on board play twice – and there are four concert locations on board: A concert hall, the Royal Theater, stands tall with five levels. The Star Lounge offers a more personal and local club-like ambiance. Discover the arena-like vibes at Studio B, the third indoor stage available. Lastly, yet undoubtedly the most remarkable, is the Pool Deck Stage: The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas. This immense stage is accompanied by bars, pools, and even hot tubs that are integrated into the stage itself, allowing guests to indulge in the unique experience of watching their favorite Metal bands while soaking in a hot tub.
This four-day Heavy Metal Music Festival and Caribbean vacation offers 3000 metalheads the amazing opportunity to mingle side-by-side with all of the bands on board. With no VIP areas it truly is like everyone has a backstage pass. Not only do guests have unrestricted festival access to 120+ live performances (all bands play twice), every ticket also includes meet & greets with each band, intimate masterclasses with select musicians, world live premieres and exclusive listening sessions of unreleased material. Guests also have full access to the “Jamming in International Waters All Star Jam” – a one-of-a-kind jam session featuring a host of musical virtuosos performing classic Metal songs together on stage.
Sailors also have the special opportunity to explore a Caribbean dream destination with their favorite band members on an “Artist Escorted Shore Excursion”, another 70000TONS OF METAL exclusive.
For more details about 70000TONS OF METAL 2026, including FAQs, vessel amenities and contact information, please visit 70000tons.com
Guests and fans are also invited to join the 70000TONS OF METAL community on The 70000TONS OF METAL Official Forum, Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, and Spotify: @70000tons
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