Depends on how pregnant Myrkur is.
Depends on how pregnant Myrkur is.
The cruise could certainly still be affected though. 'The band will be a part of it in some form' is pretty open ended. What if, for example, Megadeth performs without Mustaine? I would imagine a lot of people bought (very expensive) tickets primarily to see Megadeth.Dick wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:58 am Wondering how Megacruise is gonna be affected by Mustaines cancer announcement.
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“Unfortunately, this requires that we cancel most shows this year. The 2019 Megacruise will happen, and the band will be a part of it in some form. All up-to-date information will be at megadeth.com as we get it. Megadeth will be back on the road ASAP.”
Me. I've never actually seen Megadeth live. Last time I was going when they played in my home town they cancelled at the last minute. The Megacruise was my chance to see them live, but if they don't it's really not that big of a deal for me. I like their music but I don't follow them so much, but I do respect their heritage and contributions. I'm more excited to try another similar-to-70K metal cruise. I know it won't compare to 70K, but I'm curious, for me it's a one-off just to try it.
"We were gonna do your cruise, Dave, but we just checked our contract with this 70K cruise thing and we can't."
Sacred Reich is touring with Gwar for almost 2 months this fall in North America. The Megacruise was in the middle of that tour. I'm guessing they dropped that for a long tour to push their upcoming album.
lol Well, I just meant they couldn't be ruled out. I don't think they dropped off BECAUSE of 70K. They have other tour dates until either November or December. That being said, I'm sure Dave's questionable status for the Cruise made their decision easier.
They're going to participate in some way. The real question will be whether Dave can sing or perform at all.Jotunheimr wrote: ↑Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:22 pm Megadeth cancelled their appearance at Psycho Las Vegas due to Dave Mustaine's throat cancer prognosis. They cancelled their appearance on the Motorboat cruise not too long ago as well. Looks like this Megacruise is hanging on by a thread.
It's gotta be discouraging to fans, because it's pretty much the whole point of the cruise. Why spend your money on that for what is arguably a lesser show now when you could save and go on something like 70k with three times as many bands. I wouldn't mind seeing some of their lineup, but personally there are dozens of bands I don't know about and would rather check out here just to spot something new. Just a thought, though.
Seems to me the majority of fans going on it would be those who are big into Megadeth, and without Megadeth, what do you really have in the end?
I know you didn't ask me, but I did just look at it and it seems to be about the same price. Though I paid less for my single balcony room than I would pay there, though that could be because of the discount.Pellaz, you have experience with cruise prices: is Megacruise much more expensive than 70K, or in the same ballpark?
I'm glad scheduling didn't work out for me. The folks in the cabin I was supposed to be in were like someone let the air out of their tires when the announcement hit.Dick wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:55 pmIt's gotta be discouraging to fans, because it's pretty much the whole point of the cruise. Why spend your money on that for what is arguably a lesser show now when you could save and go on something like 70k with three times as many bands. I wouldn't mind seeing some of their lineup, but personally there are dozens of bands I don't know about and would rather check out here just to spot something new. Just a thought, though.
Plus, it's just a bigger ship here, and size matters... amirite? If you're gonna vacation, go big or stay home, imo.
Slightly more expensive, but an extra day. That being said, a LOT less bands.
Getting back late to the forum, but yep, pretty much that in a nutshell.
70K also does much better deals on paying in full. For MORC, the paid-in-full discount was like a flat 4%. The tiered survivor discount is much better. That's why 70K is going to get my 2020 cruise money.Pellaz wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:33 pmGetting back late to the forum, but yep, pretty much that in a nutshell.
We gripe about the prices on 70K, but for what we are actually getting, it's a pretty good deal. Prices for, say, the Walker Stalker Cruise or Star Trek: The Cruise are substantially higher and they don't get what we get.
Star Trek: The Cruise?? WAH??????Pellaz wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:33 pmGetting back late to the forum, but yep, pretty much that in a nutshell.
We gripe about the prices on 70K, but for what we are actually getting, it's a pretty good deal. Prices for, say, the Walker Stalker Cruise or Star Trek: The Cruise are substantially higher and they don't get what we get.
https://www.startrekthecruise.com -- it's sold out. Apparently you don't get the "amazing levels of interaction" with Trek actor-guests unless you pay extra.Jaimie38 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:42 pmStar Trek: The Cruise?? WAH??????Pellaz wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:33 pmGetting back late to the forum, but yep, pretty much that in a nutshell.
We gripe about the prices on 70K, but for what we are actually getting, it's a pretty good deal. Prices for, say, the Walker Stalker Cruise or Star Trek: The Cruise are substantially higher and they don't get what we get.
What killed (Fear the) Walking Dead for me was Morgan's do-goodery. He has single-handedly ruined that show for me. The tonal shift, from gritty and complex to melodrama and rosy optimism, is jarring and unwelcome. Haha!
Less bands and it won't be a marathon like 70K, I might actually get proper sleep on MegaCruise.
Yeah, that burns. I was really hoping for BoM.
I’ve been on the last 2 Star Trek cruises and I’m going on the next one as well. I never had to pay extra to interact with the actors. Only thing I can think of that you have to pay for is the photos and signatures, but they all hang out with everyone throughout the whole voyage. I’m pretty sure for the cheapest room 70k is still more money, but less days, but I’d have to double check the numbers.Pellaz wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:32 amhttps://www.startrekthecruise.com -- it's sold out. Apparently you don't get the "amazing levels of interaction" with Trek actor-guests unless you pay extra.Jaimie38 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:42 pmStar Trek: The Cruise?? WAH??????Pellaz wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:33 pm
Getting back late to the forum, but yep, pretty much that in a nutshell.
We gripe about the prices on 70K, but for what we are actually getting, it's a pretty good deal. Prices for, say, the Walker Stalker Cruise or Star Trek: The Cruise are substantially higher and they don't get what we get.
Interestingly, the Walker Stalker Cruise (for fans of The Walking Dead) made its last sailing back in February. I have a friend who went on it every year...I'll have to ask her what happened and why it died.
Not into these bands, but I don't believe 70,000 Tons counts as a US Appearance. They will not in any sense of the word be performing in the US, so this clause should not rule them out in the least, unless these is specific wording about a cruise sailing from a US port.
What slayergeek saidslayergeek wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:45 amNot into these bands, but I don't believe 70,000 Tons counts as a US Appearance. They will not in any sense of the word be performing in the US, so this clause should not rule them out in the least, unless these is specific wording about a cruise sailing from a US port.
True, now I’m going to dig into prior years to see if there ever has been any times where there’s been an exclusive US appearance, but a band still played 70k.cegr80 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:21 amWhat slayergeek saidslayergeek wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:45 amNot into these bands, but I don't believe 70,000 Tons counts as a US Appearance. They will not in any sense of the word be performing in the US, so this clause should not rule them out in the least, unless these is specific wording about a cruise sailing from a US port.
NooooOOOOOOOOO :(
I know it happened with Triosphere, but it was the other way around: First on 70K, then on PPUSA
Those photos and signatures are the "amazing levels of interaction" I was referring to...and they're not included in the cruise price.Tiki108 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:02 amI’ve been on the last 2 Star Trek cruises and I’m going on the next one as well. I never had to pay extra to interact with the actors. Only thing I can think of that you have to pay for is the photos and signatures, but they all hang out with everyone throughout the whole voyage. I’m pretty sure for the cheapest room 70k is still more money, but less days, but I’d have to double check the numbers.Pellaz wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:32 amhttps://www.startrekthecruise.com -- it's sold out. Apparently you don't get the "amazing levels of interaction" with Trek actor-guests unless you pay extra.
Interestingly, the Walker Stalker Cruise (for fans of The Walking Dead) made its last sailing back in February. I have a friend who went on it every year...I'll have to ask her what happened and why it died.
Was that mentioned in the roster presentation video, or was it mentioned online? I don't remember a distinction made between bands during the announcement video.
To be fair, the photos are the professional level photos that are printed out for you. Most of them are totally cool taking selfies around the boat with people. For this next cruise since I booked on the boat I am getting a photo with all of the Voyager crew included.Pellaz wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:32 pmThose photos and signatures are the "amazing levels of interaction" I was referring to...and they're not included in the cruise price.Tiki108 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:02 amI’ve been on the last 2 Star Trek cruises and I’m going on the next one as well. I never had to pay extra to interact with the actors. Only thing I can think of that you have to pay for is the photos and signatures, but they all hang out with everyone throughout the whole voyage. I’m pretty sure for the cheapest room 70k is still more money, but less days, but I’d have to double check the numbers.Pellaz wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:32 am
https://www.startrekthecruise.com -- it's sold out. Apparently you don't get the "amazing levels of interaction" with Trek actor-guests unless you pay extra.
Interestingly, the Walker Stalker Cruise (for fans of The Walking Dead) made its last sailing back in February. I have a friend who went on it every year...I'll have to ask her what happened and why it died.
It’s on their FB page which ones are US exclusive. And I would definitely love if they could be on 70k, but I just assumed the US exclusive might rule them out. I’m definitely going to look into it more tomorrow when I’m bored at work.Pellaz wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:36 pmWas that mentioned in the roster presentation video, or was it mentioned online? I don't remember a distinction made between bands during the announcement video.
Also, as others have said, 70K isn't technically a US appearance. I'd love to see EToS, The Gathering or Ihsahn on the boat, but knowing they'll be here (Atlanta) next year is pretty awesome anyway if they ARE contractually barred.
Aha, okay, didn't see that. Glenn usually puts that info in the roster announcement video. That is REALLY nifty, since exclusive one-offs aren't cheap.Tiki108 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:12 pm ProgPower got exclusive 2020 US appearances for the following bands, so they can be ruled out. :-(
Conception
The Night Flight Orchestra
Eternal Tears of Sorrow
Shattered Skies
Turilli / Lione Rhapsody
Ihsahn
theGathering
Arion
[.......]
It’s on their FB page which ones are US exclusive. And I would definitely love if they could be on 70k, but I just assumed the US exclusive might rule them out. I’m definitely going to look into it more tomorrow when I’m bored at work.
For sure! I’ll definitely be there again next year!Pellaz wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:41 pmAha, okay, didn't see that. Glenn usually puts that info in the roster announcement video. That is REALLY nifty, since exclusive one-offs aren't cheap.Tiki108 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:12 pm ProgPower got exclusive 2020 US appearances for the following bands, so they can be ruled out. :-(
Conception
The Night Flight Orchestra
Eternal Tears of Sorrow
Shattered Skies
Turilli / Lione Rhapsody
Ihsahn
theGathering
Arion
[.......]
It’s on their FB page which ones are US exclusive. And I would definitely love if they could be on 70k, but I just assumed the US exclusive might rule them out. I’m definitely going to look into it more tomorrow when I’m bored at work.
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