Yes, that's definitely a possibility. Glenn hasn't ruled out crowdfunding to help recoup some of the losses, if it came to that. With the reduced amount of money I'm spending on travel, etc., I'd be happy to contribute to the cause, over and above the amount I already pay as a band sponsor (for Ihs...

Trip insurance isn't helping much either. We had ticket insurance through Allianz and it was only $15, so not a big deal, but since Graspop was postponed, I checked the rules in the terms in case the line up isn't something we'd want to do next year. Well in the terms it flat out says that pandemic...

cegr80 wrote: ↑

Tue May 12, 2020 2:10 pm

Would it be too much to ask from our fearless leader The Skipper to comment on the current cruise boat industry?

(I am so naive, I know)

Yes.

Yes, it would.

I'd also rather he postpone it than to have an all US lineup. I am already not happy losing EToS. Not a huge Aether Realm fan, so that is a downgrade to me personally. Me also...and I DO like Aether Realm. Yeah losing EToS is a major blow. I'm confident he could start a crowd funding and get a lot ...

In EXACTLY 8 months time, in a perfect world, we will be enjoying shows on the 3rd evening of 70000 Tons of Metal 2021 after spending the day in Jamaica. In a perfect world. But it's not a perfect world - how in the hell is that going to be possible in exactly 8 months time?? I just do not see it h...

A moot point for me anyway! Experts here in Australia are now saying that overseas travel won't open up for us until end of 2021! An OPTIMISTIC industry expert said: - "I think we might see some Asian and pacific ports open their borders to us from the start to the middle of next year,” - She expec...

I was really hoping ProgPower wouldn't be impacted, but with so much opening up way too early, I think we are screwed for that too... Glenn has several contingency plans in mind. He's on top of this. What can't be changed is that, IF he has to cancel OR the overseas bands have to be replaced, he'll...

Something I'm curious about on a larger scale is how to handle metal shows, period, in the coming years. More than any other public even (discounting orgies and the like), the presence of a mosh pit and the constant screaming/crowdsurfing has to be incredibly conducive for spreading this kind of th...

Don’t forget all the seats removed, that can pack a few hundred, plus the overflow. They key word being “seats”. I think 1800 is accurate. Easily. Especially with people packed into the aisles, etc. I remember it was packed for Blind Guardian back in 2015 and I had to stand along the back wall...an...

Interesting to see how the competition are handling it. Monsters of Rock cruise - still going ahead, a fair lineup announced already, but have said they are delaying doing too much due to Covid Shiprocked - going ahead, pre-bookings open, general bookings open today (HEAPS sold out already), and ha...

I'd put the odds of 70K happening next January as scheduled as no more than 30%, for the reasons already cited. Really hoping I'm wrong. --And if it IS scheduled, I expect some REAL problems selling it out considering everyone's financial uncertainty. Depending on how much cruise travel recovers aft...

"China has won World War 3 without firing a single shot."

Gratch wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:47 pm

New Aeternam and Igorrr albums are both fucking brilliant.

I heard the new Aeternam on the boat....and I concur.

mbob wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:11 pm

Children of Bodom is officially no more. Alexi did not own the rights to the name and the others called it quits and would not let him use the name. He is starting a new band called Bodom After Midnight.

Darn.

people are speculating that life might return to somewhat normal around September. so I'm guessing nothing will be announced until at LEAST October. I'm sure Andy is working around the clock to get bands, and obviously holding off on announcements, since he likes to do that anyway. :lol: :lol: I'm ...

Can you rule out AMON AMARTH? Or DIMMU BORGIR? would love to see COB None of those bands can be officially ruled out, but: -- Amon Amarth played 70K the first year, and hasn't returned. They've consistently been one of the highest-requested bands every year lately; at this point we wonder if they a...

Psycho Festival did an update tonight that they still plan to have their big festival in Las Vegas this August 2020 ! Hopefully it works out, it is a great festival ,in a fun city ! :shred: I honestly think it is too early to tell. Crossing my fingers for it to happen, of course. Already got my tic...

cowboy71 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:02 pm

70K 2021 style.

"WOW! WHAT A LINE! Is this the line for the merch? DAMN"

"Nope. Line for the hand sanitizer"

"Guys! GUYS! I heard a rumor there was some toilet paper available in that bathroom on Deck 11 aft!"

Some scientists are now saying that the social distancing may have to last "a year or two". I think it will come down largely to protecting the more sensitive groups: the elderly, the infirm, the chronically ill, etc. It's way too late to keep the virus contained, so it will run through much of the...

It has to be the Independence. It is the only ship scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale on the 7th. There are 2 other ships but they are not a line that would charter this cruise. Cruise schedules are set over a year in advance. I can't imagine they will be moving another ship to that port on t...

Yeah, we should change this thread title to "Your Last Gig" Okay, that actually brought a smile to my face. A sick, resigned smile, but a smile nonetheless. :P It will be tough for a while, but for most of us, This Too Shall Pass. And if you are spending less money on going to shows and festivals, ...

Now, it has to on a different boat, since Royal Caribbean is offering the independence on their regular schedule on those dates No ,this happened before and the cruise disappeared,the people who were booked got their cruise cancelled.The 7-11 block actually confirms it is the same ship. They are no...

Wow, your timing is absolute shit. WTF, you have been at this for over 10 years and you announce this during a global pandemic with most cruise lines shutting down. No offense, but you all need to get help running this thing. The cruise is great once on board....before hand, not so much. Yeah, it's...

Seven Spires said they are willing to do the cruise and will accept if asked. I really like those guys. Their emergency fill-in performance at ProgPower USA two years ago was just about as smooth and professional as could be, considering they had almost no time to prepare and assemble the band toge...

deathmetalpat wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:29 am

Cancellations rolling in ,Katatonia ,Bloodbath and King Diamond probably any band inside the EU .

They could still fly direct from the EU to Mexico, right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcMhx1FnYnE Life on the UMC front, on a day when every other event and festival is on a low note for sure. Hang in their guys, it will get better, it will just take a while. "Son, this is what used to be called a "public gathering". It's what people did in the days b...

Hasn't had an impact on prices this far out unfortunately for us Aussies. If 70K was early January again flights are still around $2k+ return to Miami from Brisbane, if late Jan/early Feb around $1,800. HOWEVER flights have dropped to ridiculous levels if willing to travel in the next few months! I...

So, anyone else worried that this won't get better before the summer music festivals start and they'll get cancelled? I'm supposed to be going to Graspop, but I haven't even booked our flights yet cause there's been a lot of issues surrounding cancellations and refunds. In my line of work I often h...

SAD, BUT TRUE :cry: That's a GOOD 'Tallica song, dude B-B-B-B-But it's from the much-reviled Black Album!* How can it be so? And yep, I'm just gonna assume cabin prices are going up again for us next year. :evil: Star Trek: The Cruise went on public sale today, too. $400 deposit gets you in. :lol: ...

slayergeek wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 10, 2020 3:33 pm

Not sure who changed the subject, but that it what it is now!

Good. They SUCK.

Last show: Devin Townsend last night (really good, and what's up with all the stuffed animals? )
Next show: hopefully Rotting Christ and Borknagar

Metalsucks has had this longstanding "thing" about calling out bands as Nazi or fascist. Occasionally they have a valid point, but usually -- like in this case -- they really don't. Seems to me like the site is trying REALLY hard to virtue-signal. They've caused metal shows and entire tours to be ca...

Heck, I'd happily take a face-mask. They're in short supply. (For the second one, washy-washy is still the best defense and a lot better than hand sanitizer.) Say! We could see a lot of medical-type costumes on 70K next year! Any excuse to wear a face mask! :D I can see it now!!! Me: "DUDE! That ha...

This thread needs to be changed to... Guess the date Andy announces the dates, 2021 (and the ship!) Yeah ,that’s what I was thinking.But at the time it started ,surely everyone thought it would have been done by now.Andy always places the bar higher every year no matter how we think he outdid himse...

Last show: Blue Oyster Cult (special extended 2:15 show since co-headliner UFO had to cancel)

Next show: definitely Devy -- got a ticket (very few left) and the day off work.

That's because they are busily working on new products in the 70K merchandise range: - 70000 Tons of Metal face-masks - 70000 Tons of Metal hand sanitizer Heck, I'd happily take a face-mask. They're in short supply. (For the second one, washy-washy is still the best defense and a lot better than ha...

I forget who was the guess the date winner last year? I have gone blank on this. Curious though. Wonder who will win the prize this year. It's already a big gaping hole. No dates for sailing. Weird. The winner last year -- I forget who it was also -- made the "joke" guess for some date in January 2...

deathmetalpat wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:32 am

So in 2 weeks ,probably peak Corona-Chan Mania,come join us in an international stew of people from over 70 countries.And don’t pay attention to the Heaven and Hell logo with a guy wearing a full biohazard suit. https://hellandheavenfest.com/

OMG

We had a nice turnout this year at the Viking Crown. I believe some people from the Discord gaming chat community also joined us, hence the increased number of unknown people around Maybe next year have the Discord people assemble on the port side and the Forum people assemble on the starboard side...

This Coronavirus thing is reaching "pandemic" levels. Wonder how that will impact 70K 2021? Already hitting us Aussies - the Australian Dollar hit an 11 year low, thanks mainly to the coronavirus (Australia is a big exporter to China, so bad things in china means bad things for our economy too). Ye...