SKIPPER’S THANK YOU
A heartfelt thank you to all new Sailors and returning Survivors who joined us on board, forming a truly global community of metal fans from every corner of the world.
It was an absolute privilege to have you on board 70000TONS OF METAL 2026 – The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, where together we once again became the “United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea.” Your passion and spirit are what make this event so special.
My team and I are already looking ahead with excitement to welcoming you back for 70000TONS OF METAL 2027! We remain fully committed to refining every aspect of the experience and elevating each edition to its highest potential.
In the coming weeks, you will receive an email invitation to participate in our post-cruise survey. Your feedback is invaluable and plays a vital role in helping us enhance all areas of the festival.
We extend our sincere thanks to CMM GmbH, all participating journalists, and our dedicated media partners: EMP, Blabbermouth, Aardschok, BraveWords, Burrn!, Metal Hammer Germany, Metallian, Roadie Crew, Mariskal Rock, and Scream Magazine.
A special thank you goes to Royal Caribbean International and the entire crew of the Freedom of the Seas for their exceptional hospitality.
We also thank our trusted partners and vendors: Mountain Productions, Audio Images, Jonas Productions, CES Power, and Global Security, as well as the crew, employees, and partners of UMCruises International Ltd. for their unwavering dedication.
Our deepest gratitude goes to every volunteer whose hard work helped make 70000TONS OF METAL 2026 a resounding success.
Finally, thank you to all artists and their incredible crews for delivering over 120 unforgettable live performances, and for their commitment to special events including Jamming in International Waters, Artist Clinics, Meet & Greets, and more.
Wishing you safe travels — we look forward to seeing you next year.
Your Skipper and the entire
70000TONS OF METAL Crew
