The Official 70000TONS OF METAL 2018 Megathread

[Pellaz]

[Phoenix]

Hoping for BabyMetal! Would love to see them again. I understand many won't like it but I'm into it.

Gimme Chocolate! \m/

I apologize in advance to those shaking their head at my post.

Only because you cited their worst song!

I beg to differ. It's certainly not their best song, but it's much better than THIS. The song is literally about sucking up to their daddy to get money, so they can go shopping.

Hadn't heard that one yet but... yeah okay they have a worse song than Gimme Chocolate. There's a couple I'd really like to see live. One of which almost requires we also get Dragonforce.

[Masterbas]

Hadn't heard that one yet but... yeah okay they have a worse song than Gimme Chocolate. There's a couple I'd really like to see live. One of which almost requires we also get Dragonforce.

Dragonforce was in Mtl last night. My throat hurts this morning :p. But I'd take them on the boat for certain.

[Warphine]

Dragonforce was in Mtl last night. My throat hurts this morning :p. But I'd take them on the boat for certain.

I approve of your signature color scheme!

[Masterbas]

Dragonforce was in Mtl last night. My throat hurts this morning :p. But I'd take them on the boat for certain.

I approve of your signature color scheme!

Actually close, I should add the most wanted :). My reds are those I want but were on last year.

[Phoenix]

Fuck the new NeO song is good.

Can we get the "B" announcement and then NeO please? It's been like two weeks.

[jdch28]

Fuck the new NeO song is good.

Can we get the "B" announcement and then NeO please? It's been like two weeks.

I'll have to agree with that.

[acidbasement]

Fuck the new NeO song is good.

Can we get the "B" announcement and then NeO please? It's been like two weeks.

I'm getting the sense that you might change your mind and book if NeO were announced.

[Godflesh]

Fuck the new NeO song is good.

Can we get the "B" announcement and then NeO please? It's been like two weeks.

Clean vocals, violin, flamenco guitar... I should not like this, but I do.
Oh I know why: it reminds me of Opeth. And the bass is killer.
Yes, Andy, time to book NeO, you owe it to the fans IMO.

[Phoenix]

Fuck the new NeO song is good.

Can we get the "B" announcement and then NeO please? It's been like two weeks.

I'm getting the sense that you might change your mind and book if NeO were announced.

Yeah probably. I'm on the cusp. One or two more killer announcements and I'm there. Soilwork would basically seal the deal, they're one of the only two bands left on my bucket list I have no prospects of seeing anytime soon.

[TPH]

I'm bored. Remember how awesome it was when Andy was announcing bands?

I'm beginning to forget.

[metalmaciejmetal]

Yeah probably. I'm on the cusp. One or two more killer announcements and I'm there. Soilwork would basically seal the deal, they're one of the only two bands left on my bucket list I have no prospects of seeing anytime soon.

and what bands are these?

[Phoenix]

Yeah probably. I'm on the cusp. One or two more killer announcements and I'm there. Soilwork would basically seal the deal, they're one of the only two bands left on my bucket list I have no prospects of seeing anytime soon.

and what bands are these?

Soilwork, Bodom, and In Vain are the only ones left on my list. I'm seeing Bodom in November and In Vain... well, if Razor and I keep requesting them, one day...

[General Zod]

Soilwork, Bodom, and In Vain are the only ones left on my list. I'm seeing Bodom in November and In Vain... well, if Razor and I keep requesting them, one day...

I'm surprised you've never seen Bodom or Soilwork. Do they not tour near you frequently?

[Phoenix]

I'm surprised you've never seen Bodom or Soilwork. Do they not tour near you frequently?

I was a starving student until about three years ago, and the only time Bodom have been here since was with Megadeth (at Megadeth prices).

The one time Soilwork was anywhere nearby was in Edmonton last summer. But they were here on a Friday, and I had to work. Couldn't make the three hour drive in time.

[metalmaciejmetal]

I'm surprised you've never seen Bodom or Soilwork. Do they not tour near you frequently?

I was a starving student until about three years ago, and the only time Bodom have been here since was with Megadeth (at Megadeth prices).

The one time Soilwork was anywhere nearby was in Edmonton last summer. But they were here on a Friday, and I had to work. Couldn't make the three hour drive in time.

That's life in Calgary I suppose. I don't suspect Soilwork came through Alberta in 2002 when they were supporting Hypocrisy. That was a hell of a show. Natural Born Chaos just came out. Only 4 albums in. Good times. I saw them in this shitty little club in Toronto that's no longer around. There was maybe 100 people there. Killswitch Engaged was lower on the bill. I thought they were terrible, I was shocked to see In Flames open for them 2 years later.

[Sgt. B]

Yeah probably. I'm on the cusp. One or two more killer announcements and I'm there. Soilwork would basically seal the deal, they're one of the only two bands left on my bucket list I have no prospects of seeing anytime soon.

and what bands are these?

Soilwork, Bodom, and In Vain are the only ones left on my list. I'm seeing Bodom in November and In Vain... well, if Razor and I keep requesting them, one day...

In Vain has at least three votes. They have been on my wishlist the last couple of years.

[Warphine]

All the new tracks from the next Archspire record are amazing. Listened to this one below like 15 times straight.

The boat needs more Tech Death!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAjZncvBfgI

[Razor Ramon]

Soilwork, Bodom, and In Vain are the only ones left on my list. I'm seeing Bodom in November and In Vain... well, if Razor and I keep requesting them, one day...

I can't believe you haven't seen Soilwork or Bodom yet. I've seen them so many times that I don't even care any more. Much bigger Soilwork fan than Bodom fan these days though.

In Vain would be awesome.

[Phoenix]

I can't believe you haven't seen Soilwork or Bodom yet. I've seen them so many times that I don't even care any more. Much bigger Soilwork fan than Bodom fan these days though.

In Vain would be awesome.

Yeah I know. I'm 25 (what you people would call "a baby"), graduated just over three years ago, and took far too many courses to go to shows while I was studying. And once I was finally free, I slowly started knocking stuff off my list. Calgary ain't Philly though, it's 40/60 on whether or not we get a North American tour.

[Razor Ramon]

I can't believe you haven't seen Soilwork or Bodom yet. I've seen them so many times that I don't even care any more. Much bigger Soilwork fan than Bodom fan these days though.

In Vain would be awesome.

Yeah I know. I'm 25 (what you people would call "a baby"), graduated just over three years ago, and took far too many courses to go to shows while I was studying. And once I was finally free, I slowly started knocking stuff off my list. Calgary ain't Philly though, it's 40/60 on whether or not we get a North American tour.

Yeah, I'm an old piece of shit at this point, I saw my first Soilwork and Children Of Bodom shows back when you were learning what crayons do..

[TPH]

I've finally listened to October Tide's latest album, I've never heard about them before they were announced, and I really liked it! A solid addition.

[Warphine]

I've finally listened to October Tide's latest album, I've never heard about them before they were announced, and I really liked what it! A solid addition.

Nice! Good to hear.

[Godflesh]

Everybody stay calm, I'm sure Andy will post again soon to let us now it's time for 6 months/180 days left.
So only a few days left until the next non-announcement... I can't wait

[Pellaz]

Everybody stay calm, I'm sure Andy will post again soon to let us now it's time for 6 months/180 days left.
So only a few days left until the next non-announcement... I can't wait

YAY!



They MIGHT also announce public sales.
Maybe.

Seems like they've had enough time to get everyone settled.....

[Godflesh]

Everybody stay calm, I'm sure Andy will post again soon to let us now it's time for 6 months/180 days left.
So only a few days left until the next non-announcement... I can't wait

YAY!



They MIGHT also announce public sales.
Maybe.

Seems like they've had enough time to get everyone settled.....

Don't get me wrong, 6 months is a VERY important milestone for 70K.
It's when your doctors reset the clock for risk of liver cirrhosis.
It's when you REALLY wish to know who got you pregnant on the last cruise.

But more seriously, last year Andy announced the next band (UNLEASHED) the day after the "6 months" announcement.

[Godflesh]

Looks like Andy snubbed us on this 6 months announcement.
Sorry if I let the cat out the bag, but there were strong rumors that the 6 months announcement would happen today
I'll shut up nonetheless, just in case

[Phoenix]

I think the rumours of a 6 month announcement were your own, Godflesh

Though it is weird we haven't had an announcement since before Silver Booking. Is the drought starting early this year?

Also no word about public sales, which is kinda strange as well.

[Downvod]

I think the rumours of a 6 month announcement were your own, Godflesh

Though it is weird we haven't had an announcement since before Silver Booking. Is the drought starting early this year?

Also no word about public sales, which is kinda strange as well.

I am kind of surprised anything is considered 'strange' anymore by 70k standards . The announcement 'pattern' is a bit different every year. With the public sales, the date was announced on August 9th last year, over a month after gold sales started. So, there is still time to keep that along the same lines. I would expect announcements and public sales will resume within the next week.

[Warphine]

I'm glad I caught on to this when it first started because waiting for public sales to open up while all the cabins are being bought out must be agonizing.

[Pellaz]

I'm glad I caught on to this when it first started because waiting for public sales to open up while all the cabins are being bought out must be agonizing.

Yep, almost every day I get messages from friends saying "have they started yet?!"

(To which I reply "you might want to check the Roommates forum on 70K, or on one of the FB groups, to see if you can 'glom on' to a previous Survivor's booking.")

[deathmetalpat]

2017 Cruise
Gold started -July 11th
Public started -August 16th
About 40 bands at start of Public sales with constant announcements between July 11th--Aug 16
This year 21 bands and https://youtu.be/BVzoDM4rzb0

[gorgatron]

I'm glad I caught on to this when it first started because waiting for public sales to open up while all the cabins are being bought out must be agonizing.

Yep, almost every day I get messages from friends saying "have they started yet?!"

(To which I reply "you might want to check the Roommates forum on 70K, or on one of the FB groups, to see if you can 'glom on' to a previous Survivor's booking.")

Yeah, I did public sales for the 2016 boat and had no problem getting the cheap ocean view quad. It seems the silver booking this year is what public sales was two years ago.

[Phoenix]

[TPH]

You're just too impatient.

1st of June:

SOON!

First band revealed on 3rd of Jun...July, sorry.
So, now we know that 33 days is considered "soon" in Andy's book. Latest post was for the 200 days left, on 16th of July, with the same last word:

soon!

So, except if being CapsLock plays a role in Andy's perception of time (with him, we never know), we can expect the next update for the 18th, so next Friday

[Pellaz]

You're just too impatient.

1st of June:

SOON!

First band revealed on 3rd of Jun...July, sorry.
So, now we know that 33 days is considered "soon" in Andy's book. Latest post was for the 200 days left, on 16th of July, with the same last word:

soon!

So, except if being CapsLock plays a role in Andy's perception of time (with him, we never know), we can expect the next update for the 18th, so next Friday

You're playing a dangerous game, here. Applying logic to Andy's posts and his booking methodology? Woah!

[TPH]

You're playing a dangerous game, here. Applying logic to Andy's posts and his booking methodology? Woah!

In a Terry Pratchett book, my logic would be absolutely flawless

[Pellaz]

You're playing a dangerous game, here. Applying logic to Andy's posts and his booking methodology? Woah!

In a Terry Pratchett book, my logic would be absolutely flawless

The Turtle Moves!

[deathmetalpat]

Boy what difference a year makes ,last year at Silver sale start (date 14-July) only 17 bands were announced but this year a full 21 bands at Silver but then..,,
July 14th -Devil Driver
July 15th -Stuck Mojo
July 16th-Omnium Gatherum
July 18th-Draconian
July 19th-Saltatio Mortis,Xandria
July 20th -Uli Jon Roth
July 21th -Moonsorrow,Revocation
July 24th-Stamina
Aug. 2nd-Testament
Aug. 3rd-Unleashed
Aug. 5th-Serenity
Aug. 8th-Orden Ogan
Aug. 8th- Gojira
So at August 11th we had 32 Bands with
Aug.12-Demolition Hammer
Aug.15th-Vreid,Marduk
Aug. 16th-Scar Symmetry
Then later on August 16th Public Sales started with 36 Bands!
Aug. 19th-Pain
Aug. 20th-Grave
Then no bands until December 22nd(Corrected Pain which was after Public sales)

This year a whole 31 days since an announcement.

[Stained Class]

So, Borknagar official yet? It was printed already.