[metalmaciejmetal]

BOLT THROWER are calling it a day so they can be ruled out.

Indeed, that was coming... That's quite a shame, such an under appreciated band. I was lucky to catch them at Amnesia Rockfest 2 years ago. I was telling my friends that seeing Bolt Thrower is a big deal. Doesn't matter that you don't know who they are. Of course no one listens to me, most of those assholes went to see Offspring.

[Azazel101]

BOLT THROWER are calling it a day so they can be ruled out.

The blog post is rather vague http://www.boltthrower.com/news/news.php ,no direct we we not play again ,just no one will be a permanent drummer.

Agreed. If they are in fact calling it a day, they're being rather vague about it.

One Final show of REMBERANCE on 70K
Make it Happen Andy

[MikeB]

I was lucky to catch them at Amnesia Rockfest 2 years ago

I was there, on the front row. It was one of the best show of the week-end.

[Godflesh]

According to Metal Archives, they are indeed split-up. I don't know where they got this from, though.

Wikipedia is pretty definitive too. Very sad.

[Memnoch]

I think people are reading too much into the statement on Bolt Thrower's website. Karl said in an interview earlier this year:

To the best of your knowledge, are there any plans for Bolt Thrower to continue in any capacity?
Bolt Thrower is on hold for the foreseeable future, but that’s not saying that it's game over. I hope one day sooner rather than later Bolt Thrower shall return to fight another war!

So the only definite thing is that there will be no permanent drummer in Bolt Thrower.

[Azazel101]

I think people are reading too much into the statement on Bolt Thrower's website. Karl said in an interview earlier this year:

To the best of your knowledge, are there any plans for Bolt Thrower to continue in any capacity?
Bolt Thrower is on hold for the foreseeable future, but that’s not saying that it's game over. I hope one day sooner rather than later Bolt Thrower shall return to fight another war!

So the only definite thing is that there will be no permanent drummer in Bolt Thrower.

[Godflesh]

Somebody needs to correct this page then: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolt_Thrower
Bolt Thrower were a British death metal band from Coventry, England.

[Memnoch]

Indeed. The only source they mention is the Bolt Thrower site, so they've simply read too much into it. Or, understood it correctly, if that vague post is meant to be taken as the end of the band altogether. But the post they made doesn't say anywhere that the band is calling it quits; it simply states the drummer will not be replaced. Who knows, maybe they'll keep on playing without drums.

[Memnoch]

And I'd take anything on Wikipedia with a grain of salt anyhow. When anyone can contribute to editing the articles, incorrect info is bound to get published.

[General Zod]

And I'd take anything on Wikipedia with a grain of salt anyhow. When anyone can contribute to editing the articles, incorrect info is bound to get published.

For what it's worth, Wikipedia is actually as accurate as anything out there:

http://www.livescience.com/32950-how-ac ... pedia.html

[Godflesh]

Wikipedia added this link: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bolt-thrower-officially-splits-up-there-will-be-no-reunion-tours/
Rumours of the band's break-up were confirmed two days later by frontman Karl Willetts, stating, "I can confirm that Bolt Thrower are definitely over for good. There will be no reunion tours etc... no compromise."[13]

[cowboy71]

Reckon we can rule D.R.I. out.

They've announced shows in Australia starting 10th of February.

So while technically possible, I don't think they would do the cruise then immediately fly half way around the world for a string of shows down under.

[cowboy71]

Floor Jansen is 4 months pregnant. That would make her pretty much due to give birth around the time we sail so that would rule Revamp and Nightwish out.

http://teamrock.com/news/2016-09-17/nig ... s-pregnant

[deathmetalpat]

Floor Jansen is 4 months pregnant. That would make her pretty much due to give birth around the time we sail so that would rule Revamp and Nightwish out.

http://teamrock.com/news/2016-09-17/nig ... s-pregnant

I wonder if she would do the cruise in 2018 if Sabaton is booked?Interesting tour possibilities including she might even stop touring with Nightwish for awhile.

[cowboy71]

Floor Jansen is 4 months pregnant. That would make her pretty much due to give birth around the time we sail so that would rule Revamp and Nightwish out.

http://teamrock.com/news/2016-09-17/nig ... s-pregnant

I wonder if she would do the cruise in 2018 if Sabaton is booked?Interesting tour possibilities including she might even stop touring with Nightwish for awhile.

Indeed - Tuomas is all "hey we're having a year off, go and have a kid!" now, but when Nightwish are back and recording a new album and going on their usual 2-year-long world tour and Floor needs compromises due to her child? Out with Floor, in with Nightwish lead singer #4.

[spooky]

Floor Jansen is 4 months pregnant. That would make her pretty much due to give birth around the time we sail so that would rule Revamp and Nightwish out.

http://teamrock.com/news/2016-09-17/nig ... s-pregnant

I wonder if she would do the cruise in 2018 if Sabaton is booked?Interesting tour possibilities including she might even stop touring with Nightwish for awhile.

Indeed - Tuomas is all "hey we're having a year off, go and have a kid!" now, but when Nightwish are back and recording a new album and going on their usual 2-year-long world tour and Floor needs compromises due to her child? Out with Floor, in with Nightwish lead singer #4.

...somehow i don't foresee this happening. they all seem to happy to be in a band together. i hope that i am right...

[elj4176]

Bolt Thrower may be ruled out but could we get Memoriam (Willetts and Whale's new band)? Sounds pretty similar to Bolt Thrower to me from what I have heard of them.


I was lucky enough to see Bolt Thrower on their last NA tour. They only played 3 dates - all in Canada. I bought 2 tickets and actually had to throw one away because no one would/could go when a friend backed out last minute. Do not regret the 6 hour drive to see them.

[Memnoch]

Gloryhammer seems to be opening for Hammerfall on their Euro tour, so they're ruled out. And I guess that makes Alestorm unavailable as well.

[cowboy71]

Gloryhammer seems to be opening for Hammerfall on their Euro tour, so they're ruled out. And I guess that makes Alestorm unavailable as well.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Speedy]

Gloryhammer seems to be opening for Hammerfall on their Euro tour, so they're ruled out. And I guess that makes Alestorm unavailable as well.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Just saw it in the Napalm Records newsletter. Lancer (who?) is also on that tour.

[AceHugger]

Just saw it in the Napalm Records newsletter. Lancer (who?) is also on that tour.

....gulp.... not Lancer.

well now I'm just in a glass case of emotion.

[MikeB]

Gloryhammer seems to be opening for Hammerfall on their Euro tour, so they're ruled out. And I guess that makes Alestorm unavailable as well.

We should rename this thread "The depressing thread"

[Phoenix]

Gloryhammer seems to be opening for Hammerfall on their Euro tour, so they're ruled out. And I guess that makes Alestorm unavailable as well.

\o/

[bodomdragon]

No Gloryhammer, no Twilight Force... we need our super-happy-cliché-power-metal band, so bring Freedom Call again! Also Pathfinder would make up for it, no to mention Dynazty :)

[Zed3]

In case anyone even cares (and thought they would consider coming to 70k !), Metallica has announced tour dates in Denmark on Feb 3rd and 5th so they can "officially" be ruled out !

[metalmaciejmetal]

In case anyone even cares (and thought they would consider coming to 70k !), Metallica has announced tour dates in Denmark on Feb 3rd and 5th so they can "officially" be ruled out !

That`s disappointing to hear. I was almost certain Metallica were booked this time around

[General Zod]

We should rename this thread "The depressing thread"

That depends. Most of the bands that have been ruled out I'm pleased will not be on the boat.

[Kingslayer]

No Gloryhammer, no Twilight Force... we need our super-happy-cliché-power-metal band

This. I've got a little bit of pretty much everything else I wanna see, but we're still lacking fruity-as-fuck power metal. Iron Mask would do nicely.

And since there's no Gloryhammer, that also means no Alestorm. I was a little bummed there were no nautical/pirate bands last year, so I'm *really* hoping for some of that this time

[Phoenix]

This. I've got a little bit of pretty much everything else I wanna see, but we're still lacking fruity-as-fuck power metal. Iron Mask would do nicely.

Shows I'm not much of a power metal fan - Amaranthe, Serenity and Stam1na have been fruity enough for me. I guess they're not 100% power metal though.

I am still waiting for a party folk metal band myself. Some good folk so far, but nothing that really tugs my bar brawling sensibilities.

[cowboy71]

No Gloryhammer, no Twilight Force... we need our super-happy-cliché-power-metal band

This. I've got a little bit of pretty much everything else I wanna see, but we're still lacking fruity-as-fuck power metal. Iron Mask would do nicely.

And since there's no Gloryhammer, that also means no Alestorm. I was a little bummed there were no nautical/pirate bands last year, so I'm *really* hoping for some of that this time

Orden Ogan are sort of piratey. If they do not play WE ARE PIRATES, I will cry

And as far as super fruity happy power metal - give us FREEDOM CALL, DRAGONY or PATHFINDER skipper!

[bodomdragon]

Power Quest would be another very interesting option, now that they have reunited. I watched them live once and they were amazing.

[Speedy]

And since there's no Gloryhammer, that also means no Alestorm. I was a little bummed there were no nautical/pirate bands last year, so I'm *really* hoping for some of that this time

The Privateer is an excellent pirate metal, and would also be a good Cripper Award candidate
And of course the #1 pirate metal band of all, Running Wild.

[scyll]

I would GLADLY take Elvenking as the cheesy power metal option this year!

[metalmaciejmetal]

I would second that. Book Elvenking! These guys are so good. I was a huge fan of theirs around 2000-2001, they were one of the first power metal (or folk metal might be more accurate?) I got into. The demo Oaken woods bestowed and Heathenreel were just incredible. I finally saw them at Wacken, sort of disappointed they didn't play anything from either of the albums.

[cowboy71]

REVAMP are officially no more, so that is another fairly highly requested band that can be ruled out now even though they were looking extremely unlikely due to Floor's pregnancy.

[AceHugger]

Not sure if they were ever in the running, - or if anyone other than myself even cares, but Evil scarecrow are touring the UK during the cruise. - and they're playing London while I'm away

Oh well, - I'll have to go & see Arch Enemy, Anthrax, Annihilator, Devildriver, Marduk, Suffocation, Gojira, Grave, Stuck Mojo, Amaranthe, and a whole host of others instead then.

B*stards.

**EDIT** - oh & Black Sabbath are touring the UK at the same time, so I guess they can be ruled out too.

[cowboy71]

FUCK. Sonata Arctica can be ruled out too :(

Gigs in Finland 3rd and 4th of Feb :(

[Phoenix]

FUCK. Sonata Arctica can be ruled out too :(

Gigs in Finland 3rd and 4th of Feb :(

aww, there went my dreams of Pokemon with Powerglove...

[leandro.oliveira31]

I wonder why bands such as Killswitch Engage and others of the same genre have not been considered for playing 70K...we are missing out on excellent bands, such as Motionless in White, that would be a huge success on the boat...Amon Amarth have already declared several times that they would be interested in playing 70K, but so far...

[Masterbas]

I wonder why bands such as Killswitch Engage and others of the same genre have not been considered for playing 70K...we are missing out on excellent bands, such as Motionless in White, that would be a huge success on the boat...Amon Amarth have already declared several times that they would be interested in playing 70K, but so far...

If you read around the forum, you'll see that a lot of people are sure Amon Amarth should be the big announcement to come for 2017. So lets see :).