My bet is NeO is the "OMG" band. For how much they've been requested every year and now they are finally on the boat - it makes sense to me. I'm happy with that. Even if they aren't headliner-worthy. I think NeO is one of the best metal acts in the world today. As much as I love NeO, and as much as...

cegr80 wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:29 am

zerkz wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:46 am

Please be Be'lakor.
Please be Be'lakor.
Please be Be'lakor.
Please be Be'lakor.
Please be Be'lakor.

Agreed. Be'lakor would make this soon-to-become-a-gold-survivor happy

A Be’lakor announcement might prove too much for me to handle.

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Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:15 pm

Phoenix wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:26 pm

I can't get into these Paradise Lost guys. Is there a good jumping off point? Something I'm missing?

Try listening to their magnum opus Draconian Times

Yes, this would be my second recommendation.

I can't get into these Paradise Lost guys. Is there a good jumping off point? Something I'm missing? That’s a complicated one to answer. They’ve gone through some pretty drastic shifts in style over the years... to the point you would do a double take when looking up songs and trying to believe it ...

Too obvious? There was once a clue saying, ‘Would it be Overkill to have more?’
Guess who the band was?

I don’t see it being Pain. Peter is all in on Hypocrisy at the moment.

I had previously discovered that I didn't like symphonic black metal. As I listen to MaYan, I don't think that's true anymore. I just don't think I like symphonic metal anymore. Period. Except Kamelot. Why do I still like Kamelot but no other symphonic metal band? Nobody knows. Not even me. I would...

I don't have much opinion on the F (Fallujah are out), but yeah this lineup is looking really solid so far. Maybe the second best I've been on (2017, 2018, 2015 is my current order). But still, no shit my pants bands, so I'm more than a little underwhelmed currently. I thought In Vain would have be...

Phoenix wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 05, 2018 2:28 pm

Gonna be Marduk next, but I'd only care if it was Mors. Though I guess Melechesh would also be sweet.

Though geez, you know what all these bands have in common? They're all REPEATS.

I’m kind of expecting Mors myself. What makes you think Marduk?

Couple of statistical anomalies so far with the lineup: - only 2 German bands (Accept and Subway to Sally). Some 70Ks have had as many as 12! - Same for USA with only 2 (TBDM, Warbringer). Some years almost half the lineup has been American. Expect a higher proportion in the latter announcements as...

For anyone who previously couldn’t get into UTA, I still highly recommend Apex. It’s like a totally different band almost. I know many people who love Apex but could never get into the old stuff.

Heidevolk were fantastic last time they played the cruise, but that was with a very different lineup. Hopefully they are still good live. Twilight Force is a big no from me. Plenty of good options for "D" with Devin Townsend topping my list. As for headliners, go ahead and let TBDM headline. Gives ...

Heidevolk were fantastic last time they played the cruise, but that was with a very different lineup. Hopefully they are still good live. Twilight Force is a big no from me. Plenty of good options for "D" with Devin Townsend topping my list. As for headliners, go ahead and let TBDM headline. Gives ...

Guessing Dark Funeral next. They’ve been liking almost every 70K post on Instagram lately and we still have no Black Metal.

I will be attending Shadow Woods Metal Fest when silver sales open. I will only have access to the booking through my cell phone. Has anyone had difficulties using their phone to book? Im kind of worried about reception, the weather (big storm coming through the fest) as well as the servers crashin...

With regard to the headliner talk - it would seem to me The Black Dahlia Murder are big enough to be a headliner (they've headlined Summer Slaughter a couple times) though I get they're probably a little removed from 70K's typical fare. Other than them and Soulfly, Ensiferum are the only other one ...

Accept and Soulfly/Roots are both headliners, no? Soulfly is the closest we have so far, but I’m not sure they would be a headliner. They weren’t in 2015, and neither was Sepultura. It would also be odd to have a headliner playing only 1 set, as in Soulfly only playing 1 night. Would the Roots set ...

We still didn’t get the 2nd “headliner”. Silver sales open on Friday. No correlation. Accept and Soulfly/Roots are both headliners, no? Soulfly is the closest we have so far, but I’m not sure they would be a headliner. They weren’t in 2015, and neither was Sepultura. It would also be odd to have a ...

Eh, I'm predicting Immolation as well. Because In Vain would bring me joy. I keep refreshing the forum to see if the announcement shows up so I can get on with my life. pythongetonwithit.gif I don’t think Immolation is next. We just had Nile and God Dethroned. They generally tend to jump around to ...

Ihsahn would be awesome, Immortal would also be awesome (but more unlikely). I wouldn't mind In Flames, especially if they focus on older material. I'm gonna guess Immolation as the next one, though. If you throw In Vain in the mix, there’s a good chance that the next band will be Norwegian. 3 chan...

Let's get 'The Crown' on board They are new (never been on) They are active (in Europe at least) And they are awesome! Anybody with me on this one. come on Andy's let make this happen! +1, The Crown is awesome, and would be a great fit for the boat Definitely +1. It is kind of crazy to me that they...

No rest for the wicked? Looking like I'll be getting plenty of rest at this rate! Another Meh announcement for me. Suppose Impellitteri would be too much to ask for? But yeah, only 1 band off my wishlist. And that was the very first band announced! So its been allllll downhill since then for me :( ...

doomguy wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:08 am

Great, I hope not because they're one of my top wish list bands.

Same here. One of a handful of bucket list bands I still need to see.

Hey, Borknagar has unfinished business as well. They were in the ad last year. This is a must see bucket list band for many of us! Correct, we need that one too for closure. https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/20900999_10203813945146264_9063136608211426112_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e3722db7c1b0...

I don’t think you can count those as cancellations ,as we have seen mistakes are made.If a band was officially announced on the forum then withdrawn that is cancellation.Kamelot was the one that comes to mind,they were announced but didn’t have a deal or something else it was never explained.The pe...

Awesome, now we just need Gojira and Candlemass, and then we'll finally have peace from the last minute cancellations. I'm starting to get lucky with my wish list! I need to keep track. Hey, Borknagar has unfinished business as well. They were in the ad last year. This is a must see bucket list ban...

Deck 10 - 1402

We enjoy being at the back of the boat. I don't need to still hear the double bass while I am trying to get my 3 hours a night of sleep.

2-7 years ago NeO would have been a very big deal for me... ...now I don't even mind missing them, though I do wish I'd had a chance to see them onbroad when I respected them ... ok, you have my curiosity. I would imagine he is referring to the ....interesting.... way the whole situation with their...

DrinkMoxie wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 06, 2018 2:02 pm

2-7 years ago NeO would have been a very big deal for me...
...now I don't even mind missing them, though I do wish I'd had a chance to see them onbroad when I respected them

... ok, you have my curiosity.

Historically, we’ve been getting the second “headliner” within the first 21 bands, I think, with the 3rd one much later. Of course, “historically” does not seem to matter much this year. Sabaton was much later last year. 2017 we had all 3 headliners in the first 20 bands. 2016 we had all 3 in the f...

bodomdragon wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:51 am

Hey, this is not a bad one. I've never watched them live, so I'm curious.

Saw them last month. It was a good show.

i actually got right through on the first try. Each screen took a bit to load, making me nervous, but other than that no issues.

Skipper's running out of time. Announcements always go dark when Gold Sales go live - because UMC is too busy trying to sort that out. Which is entirely fair, but I'm just trying not to get anyone's hopes up. I have a friend who's never been but has been following along announcement season with me,...

Okay, I'm a newbie and was hoping to get onboard this year, but it looks like, I'm wasting my time. What are the chances of any suites being left for the general public sale. There should still be some options left for public sales, but most likely they will be the more expensive ones, and they won...

Well, I'm set up to book with three friends. I'm going more to see people I haven't in a long time than I am for bands this time around, and I'm looking forward to having a good time on broad. But, UMC, don't think this means all is forgiven. I'm a little tired of being given short notice, or no no...

slayergeek wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:43 pm

Please tell me the clue is point towards The Absence! That would really make my day!

Negative. As finally confirmed by the Black Dahlia announcement, bands starting with ‘The’ fall under T

Guys, I’m an OG thrasher but I find WARBRINGER weak compared to their peers, any recommendations of good songs by them? Same with TBDM, I’m open to any genre, but they don’t do anything for me, compared to their peers. OTOH I found EILUVETIE musicians very talented on the official video, even thoug...

Eluveitie is the only band that i was overly excited to see announced so far. I like Accept, but I was really excepting a bit more of a game changing band for the first announcement. Regardless, there is still a LOT left to come. The lineup has just barely started to take shape.

I really should listen to their new lineup. All that hint does is make me want Edge of Sanity... I was bummed when they had all the lineup changes... but i absolutely think he used that opportunity to upgrade. Great new lead guitarist who has added solos to the band, and the new female singer is de...

I would honestly wager my house, car, and guitar that Slayer will never play this cruise. It simply is not going to happen.