[cowboy71]

So the amazing Merch-goddess (AKA Robin) has posted this info over on Facebook. Thought I would share it here:

$25 for a reg TS $30 for a Boat Specific. Other items are available as well from some bands as well as official 70K merchandise, which will be close to the same as previous years with some more "tweaks".

So far for boat specific merch we have the following: ABORTED, ALESTORM, BATTLE BEAST, CANNIBAL CORPSE (2), DARK TRANQUILITY, DESTRUCTION, ENSLAVED, INSOMNIUM, KREATOR, LEAVE'S EYES, MESHUGGAH, SEPULTURA, SINISTER

AETERNAM (2 shirts, CDs), BENEDICITON, BEYOND CREATION, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, EVERGREY, GOATWHORE, GYZE (shirt, tote, promo CD), KORPIKLAANI (2 shirts), METAL CHURCH (2 shirts), OBSCURA, OCTOBER TIDE, SABATON, SWALLOW THE SUN, WITCHERY will have merchandise

BENIGHTED, EXCITER, IN EXTREMO, NAGLFAR, PRIMAL FEAR, SONATA ARCTICA, THRESHOLD have decided not to bring merch.

NECROPHOBIC, RHAPSODY, TRIOSPHERE, WOLFCHANT, WOLFHEART - Have not heard if they will bring merch

SIRENIA - only bringing some CDs

[Phoenix]

Thanks Statsman. I should really add myself back into the 70,000 Tons Forum Fiends Facebook group.

This is a delicate question to phrase but uh... of the 7 bands we don't know yet, do we know if any of them are bringing merch? Not looking for spoilers, just to know if we should expect any more cruise-specific merch.

[cowboy71]

I'll see if Robin is able to answer that :)

[Hulk RT]

If you want to know what the Aborted shirts look like they posted them on their Instagram page.

[meshuggah]

Thanks Statsman. I should really add myself back into the 70,000 Tons Forum Fiends Facebook group.

This is a delicate question to phrase but uh... of the 7 bands we don't know yet, do we know if any of them are bringing merch? Not looking for spoilers, just to know if we should expect any more cruise-specific merch.

Amon Amarth will be bringing cruise-specific shirts.

[slayergeek]

I have confirmed with Matt from Exhumed that they will have merch available.

[DrinkMoxie]

Nothing about In Mourning?

[Pellaz]

Thanks Statsman. I should really add myself back into the 70,000 Tons Forum Fiends Facebook group.

This is a delicate question to phrase but uh... of the 7 bands we don't know yet, do we know if any of them are bringing merch? Not looking for spoilers, just to know if we should expect any more cruise-specific merch.

Amon Amarth will be bringing cruise-specific shirts.

WAIT. YOU HEARD SOMETHING?

(And what about "B"orknagar? )

[stevep52]

Septicflesh?

[Radashar]

So much for my wallet. Already at least three boat shirt's I'll have to get in that list plus random other merch.

Thanks for the heads up!

[praey]

Does anyone know how they're doing band merch sales this year? Last time I tried to buy merch was two years ago and they just had a really long line you had to stand in. But I saw people talking about a 'take a number' system they used last year - is that going to be the same this year? I'm really trying to snag one of those Aborted shirts but don't want to have to be glued to a TV waiting for my number to be called only to find all they have left are 2 shirts in XXL or something.

[cowboy71]

2018 Merchandise Sales

In an effort to continually improve on the overall 70000TONS OF METAL experience, a new process has been put in place this year to make things easier for our sailors buying official Festival and Artist Merchandise.

All merchandise for sale in the main Merchandise store - which carries both Artist and 70000TONS OF METAL Festival Merchandise - will be numbered and available for previewing via the on board TV on channel 38, or in person by walking through a designated browsing area of the store which is located on Deck 5 in the King Lear Dining room.

The “Take-a-Number” kiosk introduced on board 70000TONS OF METAL 2017 will return, however in addition to obtaining a place in the queue, sailors will also receive an Order Card on which you will mark which items you would like to purchase.

You are free to roam and enjoy the shows, restaurants, bars, pools and general 70000TONS OF METAL atmosphere while our world class merchandise team processes customer orders in the order they are called. The “Now Serving” number will be broadcast over the ship’s onboard TV network on channel 37 and on screens throughout the ship, so you can judge how long until you will be served from practically anywhere on the ship!

Return to the merchandise store when your number is called and present your completed Order Card to your personal shopper for a quick fulfillment walkthrough. Once your items have been picked, pay for the entire order at one centralized check out with your Seapass card.

A host will be on-site to assist with any questions you may have with this procedure.

Additional stores carrying only 70000TONS OF METAL Festival Merchandise will be located on Deck 5 in the Royal Promenade and on Deck 11 in the Solarium.

[Pellaz]

2018 Merchandise Sales

In an effort to continually improve on the overall 70000TONS OF METAL experience, a new process has been put in place this year to make things easier for our sailors buying official Festival and Artist Merchandise.

All merchandise for sale in the main Merchandise store - which carries both Artist and 70000TONS OF METAL Festival Merchandise - will be numbered and available for previewing via the on board TV on channel 38, or in person by walking through a designated browsing area of the store which is located on Deck 5 in the King Lear Dining room.

The “Take-a-Number” kiosk introduced on board 70000TONS OF METAL 2017 will return, however in addition to obtaining a place in the queue, sailors will also receive an Order Card on which you will mark which items you would like to purchase.

Huh, interesting. I like how they're at least trying to improve the system.

You are free to roam and enjoy the shows, restaurants, bars, pools and general 70000TONS OF METAL atmosphere while our world class merchandise team processes customer orders in the order they are called. The “Now Serving” number will be broadcast over the ship’s onboard TV network on channel 37 and on screens throughout the ship, so you can judge how long until you will be served from practically anywhere on the ship!

[ollyhills]

Thanks Statsman. I should really add myself back into the 70,000 Tons Forum Fiends Facebook group.

This is a delicate question to phrase but uh... of the 7 bands we don't know yet, do we know if any of them are bringing merch? Not looking for spoilers, just to know if we should expect any more cruise-specific merch.

Amon Amarth will be bringing cruise-specific shirts.

[cowboy71]

Latest list!

ABORTED 2 BOAT SHIRTS
AETERNAM 2 SHIRTS 2 CD'S
ALESTORM 1 BOAT SHIRT
AMBERIAN DAWN 1 SHIRT 1 GIRL SHIRT 1 CD 1 WRIST BAND

BATTLE BEAST 1 BOAT SHIRT 1 REG SHIRT 1 CD 1 VINYL

BELPHEGOR REGULAR SHIRTS CD/ VINYL BEANIE, PATCH

BENEDICTION 1 SHIRT 1 GIRL SHIRT
BENIGHTED NOTHING
BEYOND CREATION 2 SHIRTS BASEBALL CAP
CANNIBAL CORPSE 2 BOAT SHIRTS 1 FLAG 1 KOOZIE AND A WRISTBAND

DARK TRANQUILLITY 1 BOAT SHIRT 1 MENS TANK BOAT SHIRT PATCH AND A CD

DESTRUCTION 1 BOAT SHIRT
DIABLO BLVD NOTHING
DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER 1 BOAT SHIRT
ENSLAVED 1 SHIRT MADE FOR CRUISE NOT A 70 K SHIRT 1 REGULAR SHIRT

EVERGREY 2 SHIRTS FLAG AND VINYL
EVERTALE 1 SHIRT 1 GIRL SHIRT 2 CD'S
EXCITER NOTHING
EXHUMED 1 BOAT SHIRT AND SHORTS

FREEDOM CALL 2 SHIRTS
GOATWHORE 1 SHIRT 1 GIRL SHIRT, HAT AND A PATCH
GYZE 1 BOAT SHIRT
IN EXTREMO NOTHING
IN MOURNING DO NOT KNOW
INSOMNIUM 1 BOAT SHIRT
INTERNAL BLEEDING 1 REG SHIRT
KATAKLYSM NOTHING
KORPIKLAANI 2 SHIRT DESIGNS
KREATOR 2 BOAT SHIRTS 1 GIRL TANK 1 KEY CHAIN 1 METAL PIN 1 KOOZIE 1 FLAG

LEAVES’ EYES 2 BOAT SHIRTs 1 REG SHIRT 1 CD 1 VINYL

MAJESTIC DOWNFALL DO NOT KNOW
MASTERPLAN DO NOT KNOW
MESHUGGAH 1 BOAT SHIRT 2 REG SHIRTS, SHORTS, KOOZIE, HAT

METAL CHURCH 2 REG SHIRTS
METSATÖLL NOT SURE WHAT THEY WILL HAVE
NAGLFAR 1 SHIRT
NECROPHOBIC - will bring merch not sure what though
OBSCURA 2 SHIRTS
OCTOBER TIDE 1 SHIRTS
PRIMAL FEAR NOTHING
PSYCHOSTICK NOT SURE WHAT THEY WILL HAVE
REVENGE DO NOT KNOW
RHAPSODY DO NOT KNOW
SABATON 1 BOAT SHIRT 1 CD
SAMAEL NOTHING
SEPTICFLESH 2 SHIRTS
SEPULTURA 1 BOAT SHIRT 1 REG SHIRT 1 CD 1 PATCH
SEVEN KINGDOMS 2 REG SHIRTS 1 CD 1 VINYL
SEVEN SPIRES 1 TS 1 HOODIE 1 CD 1 MUG
SINISTER 1 BOAT SHIRT 1 GIRL BOAT SHIRT HAT AND CD
SIRENIA 1 CD
SONATA ARCTICA NOTHING
SWALLOW THE SUN 2 REG SHIRTS
THRESHOLD NOTHING
TRIOSPHERE 2 REG SHIRTS AND A PATCH
VOIVOD 2 REG SHIRTS AND A HAT
WITCHERY 2 REG SHIRTS
WITHERFALL 2 REG SHIRTS 2 CD'S AND 1 VINYL
WOLFCHANT 2 REG SHIRTS 1 CD 1 PATCH
WOLFHEART DO NOT KNOW

[cowboy71]

[Phoenix]

DT and Insomnium both have tanks? Well shit. I'm gonna need to get me some merch.