We are up to over 175 people having requests submitted. A nice chunk and definitely a 'statistically significant' proportion of the total cruisers :) I'll collate everything over the Easter long weekend and submit to the skipper shortly after I think. Because I'm guessing/hoping we get more news .....

Guess I should start adding some stuff. Once again Sigh is my top request. All newbies for this first bit: Arcturus Asagraum Blackbraid Borknagar Cult of Fire Dødheimsgard Dordeduh Fires in the Distance Hamferð Havukruunu Hulder Khemmis King Goat Messa Panopticon Sigh Suotana Sur Austru Te Ruki Uada...

Did I miss something that confirmed we're back on Indy? I hated those large posts on the pool deck and was less bothered by the palm trees on Freedom. Losing the taco option would be a shame. For some reason I felt like Freedom had slightly smaller pool stage area than Indy but I'd imagine they're ...

Did I miss something that confirmed we're back on Indy? I hated those large posts on the pool deck and was less bothered by the palm trees on Freedom. Losing the taco option would be a shame. For some reason I felt like Freedom had slightly smaller pool stage area than Indy but I'd imagine they're b...

A week since leaving the boat and still nothing! I almost always come back with some kind of illness so this is cause for celebration.

It's a fun view from back there! I like to catch a few songs during the cruise. Not the best sound mix but good way to hear the drummer

That's our next port! I hope there's a commemorative plaque by then

Noticed the larger crowd almost immediately. Last year really was quite the ghost town, similar to Barge. Seemed like half the boat tried to squeeze into Crypta's lounge set. Other than that show though, I didn't feel like any of the other ones were overcrowded. Some years it seems like the theater...

Only caught ACOD, so I'm not going to vote but I enjoyed them quite a bit.

Noticed the larger crowd almost immediately. Last year really was quite the ghost town, similar to Barge. Seemed like half the boat tried to squeeze into Crypta's lounge set. Other than that show though, I didn't feel like any of the other ones were overcrowded. Some years it seems like the theater ...

As usual, got caught up with other social things. Getting on the boat later than normal crunched the timeline a bit. I popped in after a good amount had already cleared out, saw a few people and moved on. Maybe next year :lol: It was great to see that Andy came through with the banner. Thanks, Skipp...

Another epic cruise done. So many memories. Back to fence sitting as to the next cruise or no. The lad will be starting a very important school year next year, and the cruise is the first week of the Australian school year so...... ..... it will probably be just me doing 70k 2025!!! :P Where were y...

Busy schedule but only one major conflict the first night. Good job, Skipper!

Edit: This all goes to shit when the inevitable stage delays happen.

Patience. It takes alot of time for them to make sure all your "Must see" bands have sets conflicting with each other. I'm ready for pain :lol: Seriously, Skipper. Make do with the running order. Fucking hell. Kids today. BACK IN MY DAY WE GOT THE RUNNING ORDER THE DAY WE SAILED AND WERE ...

MuzakMaker wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:28 am

mooyagi wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:25 am They could just pull a Kamelot and fill the added time with absolute bullshit and no songs.

Or an Evergrey and and say "Fuck the running order, we're going over our time anyways"

Did they get cut off like Satyricon back in the early cruise years?

creptorstatus wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:27 pm
Patience. It takes alot of time for them to make sure all your "Must see" bands have sets conflicting with each other.

I'm ready for pain Seriously, Skipper. Make do with the running order.

They could just pull a Kamelot and fill the added time with absolute bullshit and no songs.

Unfortunate to lose Nile but that helps cut one set out. Aborted - 1 ACOD - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Arion - 0 Avulsed - 0 Батюшка - 2 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Décembre Noir - 1 Disillusion - 2 Dynazty - 0 Edenbridge - 0 Einhe...

If memory serves, there's an ice water dispenser in the cafe on the promenade that I used liberally in previous cruises. Bars may also have them - though keep in mind I haven't been on since 2019, the pandini may have changed that. They were there in the cafe last year. They just don't like you fil...

We proudly welcome Krzysztof Drabikowski's BATUSHKA onbroad 70000TONS OF METAL 2024! Prepare to enjoy your ultimate Heavy Metal vacation onbroad The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise where every band plays not just one, but two Sets. Once on the way from Miami, FL to our beautiful Ca...

Outstanding final announcement. I am ready for some running order heartbreak Aborted - 1 ACOD - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Arion - 0 Avulsed - 0 Батюшка - 2 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Décembre Noir - 1 Disillusion - 2 Dynazty - 0 ...

Metaltrout wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:29 pm Please tell me this isn't a replacement for draconian or Marduk.

Would be extremely tough to find a suitable replacement this late in the game. This is why we get bonus bands. Hopefully these are the only cancellations.

Well, shit. Draconian were one of my big ones. Were they slow in getting their travel papers together? Both were announced pretty early on.

Edit: Wolfheart is a good addition. Now get Pain for the "P"!

The menus are already available in the app for each day. Once logged in, select 'dining' on the bottom of the screen, then 'main dining' on the top of the screen, then select any of the main dining rooms, then tap on 'menu' in the top left area. Looks about the same as last year's. I do recall the ...

No way can I hit 50 sets so there will definitely be some culling required. Edit: Well there's 3 sets gone. :cry: Edit 2: And 2 sets back! :lol: Aborted - 1 ACOD - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Arion - 0 Avulsed - 0 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dal...

Arcturus or Agalloch would be good end bands.

If it's Alterium... at least some people will be happy I have enough on my plate anyways. Though I'd suspect at least one more to give a bigger final name.

Very happy with the Shores of Null announcement. Will definitely have to cut some stuff out depending on the running order. Aborted - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Avulsed - 0 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Décembre Noir - 1 Disillusion ...

Aborted - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Avulsed - 0 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Decembre Noir - 1 Disillusion - 2 Draconian - 2 Dynazty - 0 Edenbridge - 0 Einherjer - 1 Endseeker - 0 Epica - 2 Equilibrium - 0 Fleshcrawl - 0 Fleshgod A...

Aborted - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Avulsed - 0 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Decembre Noir - 1 Disillusion - 2 Draconian - 2 Dynazty - 0 Edenbridge - 0 Einherjer - 1 Endseeker - 0 Epica - 2 Equilibrium - 0 Fleshcrawl - 0 Fleshgod A...

cegr80 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:36 pm Meh. Next W, Watain or White Ward

White Ward would be outstanding!

Two very good announcements today. Starting to worry about conflicts at this point.

Hopefully the health issues subside. That's very unfortunate to hear.

Aborted - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Avulsed - 0 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Depressive Age - 0 Disillusion - 2 Draconian - 2 Dynazty - 0 Edenbridge - 0 Einherjer - 1 Epica - 2 Equilibrium - 0 Fleshgod Apocalypse - 0 Grave Digger -...

Ive been trying to do this cruise for years, but husband has needed a lot of extra care the past decade or so. I've read a lot on this forum and you all are so helpful. I will be driving down from Orlando on Monday and really hope to make it to the meet and greet in time. I will fill out the "...

Phoenix wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:32 pm And I just saw that I Am The Night is a Markus Vanhala project... So I'll check them out for sure

Another project to ensure he never, ever misses a boat.

They sound good!

Aborted - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Avulsed - 0 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Depressive Age - 0 Disillusion - 1 Draconian - 2 Dynazty - 0 Edenbridge - 0 Einherjer - 1 Epica - 2 Equilibrium - 0 Fleshgod Apocalypse - 0 Grave Digger -...

New blood that's decent! Now we're moving in the right direction.

A minor addition if possible to the beverage package section: Royal Caribbean offers a coffee punch card that we get on every cruise. It covers specialty coffees at the cafe promenade. Between the two of us, we get our money's worth out of it. Note that depending on size and what is ordered, some d...

Aborted - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Avulsed - 0 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Depressive Age - 0 Draconian - 2 Dynazty - 0 Edenbridge - 0 Einherjer - 1 Epica - 2 Equilibrium - 0 Fleshgod Apocalypse - 0 Grave Digger - 0 Graveless - 1...

Doing a bit of a reset given the flood of new announcements and comparing the lineup as a whole. Aborted - 1 Angra - 1 April Art - 0 Avulsed - 0 Before the Dawn - 0 Blind Guardian - 2 Blood Red Throne - 0 Carnation - 1 Crypta - 1 Dalriada - 1 Depressive Age - 0 Draconian - 2 Dynazty - 0 Edenbridge -...

Pellaz wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:15 pm
Heck, I'd buy a few extras for a dollar each and then bust 'em out toward the end of the cruise.

Fun fact, TSA now accepts forum meetup stickers in lieu of passports for re-entry. "Oh, we'll have to let the famous Pellaz back in."

Alcohol prices are available on the bar menus in the Royal Caribbean App. Expecting to pay $7.99 plus gratuity for a beer and $14 and up for cocktails.

This latest string of announcements hasn't exactly been getting me excited and I've been in cruise mode since Xmas.