70000 Tons of Metal continues to build excitement for its 2026 festival by announcing additional bands and revealing the public sales date. The event, set to take place from January 29 through February 2, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise ship Freedom of the Seas, promises an unparalleled metal experience.
The lineup has been expanded to include some of the biggest names in metal, including Dragonland, Anthrax, and Wolf, among others.
Fans can now purchase tickets through the festival's website on August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET.
The festival will feature 39 of the 60 bands scheduled to perform, delivering an impressive lineup that promises something for everyone. From established acts like Amorphis and Anathema to newcomers making their debut, this year's event is shaping up to be one to remember.
70000 Tons of Metal has become known for its unique and immersive experience, with round-the-clock entertainment, artist-hosted activities, exclusive meet-and-greets, and ample opportunities for fans to mingle with their metal heroes. The festival will offer a truly unforgettable journey for those in attendance.
The complete list of currently announced bands is as follows:
- AMORPHIS
- ANTHRAX
- BEAST IN BLACK
- DARK TRANQUILLITY
- DDHEIMSGARD
- 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
- KAMELOT
- ORDEN OGAN
- PERSEFONE
- RHAPSODY OF FIRE
- SATAN
- SATURNUS
- SEVEN SPIRES
- SKELETAL REMAINS
- SKYCLAD
- SOEN
- SOILWORK
- SUIDAKRA
- TR
- VADER
- VIO-LENCE
- WIND ROSE
- WOLF
- XANDRIA
- 21 more bands will be announced in the coming weeks.
Fans are invited to purchase their tickets through the festival's website starting August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the ultimate metal festival.