by Ogre » Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:43 pm
2012: My Dying Bride, easily. I found out about the inaugural cruise online on the day it debarked soooo too late for that one. We decided, if UMC did another cruise, we'd be on it. MDB was among the first seven announced and we booked on day one.
Barge: Also booked immediately. The Hypo cancelation was a major bummer, but the lineup was so deep. Rotting Christ, Grave, At the Gates, Behemoth, Napalm, Lock Up, Morgoth, Possessed, still my favorite cruise of the bunch.
2015: After missing the 2013 & 14 cruises, I wanted to go back. Booked early, the lineup (imho) overall sucked, so it remains my least favorite cruise. Should've gone to MDF 2014, instead, would've been cheaper and MDB played.
2016: Best lineup since Barge, had a complete blast. MDB, RC, At the Gates, Katatonia, Vallenfyre, phenomenal. Managed to miss both Bloodbath sets. Once because they conflicted with MDB and once because I was hammered. /sigh
2018: Just wanted to go back. Ended up being very happy with the lineup with Benediction, Insomnium, Septicflesh, Wolfheart, and October Tide. Had a great time.
2020: Plan to book, hope it's a good lineup.
2012 - You never forget your first time. And MDB.
Barge - Ruled. Period.
2015 - Booked early, disappointing lineup.
2016 - Awesome. Best lineup since Barge.
2018 - Good lineup, great time.
2021 - Hypocrisy or bust.