70000 Tons of Metal has announced the first 14 acts confirmed for its 2027 edition, sailing from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas from January 14–18, 2027. The first confirmed lineup includes Æther Realm, Arch Enemy, Brainstorm, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Enforcer, Evergrey, Equilibrium, Melechesh, Moonspell, Mors Principium Est, Obscura, Thulcandra, Uli Jon Roth and Warbringer, with 46 more acts to be announced.
A featured highlight of the cruise will be two sets from guitar legend and Scorpions alumnus Uli Jon Roth, both honoring 1975 Scorpions albums celebrating their 50th anniversary. Andy Piller, CEO, founder and “Skipper” of the cruise, said: “As part of his two sets on 70000 Tons of Metal, Uli will be paying tribute to two iconic Scorpions albums, both celebrating their 50th anniversary. In his first set, Uli will perform Virgin Killer in its entirety. In his second performance, he’ll heavily focus on In Trance. We’re delighted he’s joining the party next year!”
Roth is widely credited as a founding architect of neoclassical metal, having revolutionized rock guitar by fusing blues-based technique with intricate European classical influences during his time with Scorpions from 1973 to 1978. He subsequently founded the Sky Academy, which offers immersive masterclass seminars focused on unlocking musicians’ full creative potential.
Additional bands will be announced in the coming weeks, with an additional lineup announcement happening soon.
Royal Caribbean’s luxury cruise ship Freedom of the Seas offers round-the-clock entertainment, artist-hosted activities and events, exclusive meet-and-greets, and the unique opportunity for fans to mingle with their metal heroes in a completely immersive environment.
The festival-at-sea continues its tradition of delivering an unforgettable experience with 60 Metal bands from around the globe, playing across four stages – including the legendary Pool Deck Stage, the World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas.
Only 3000 tickets are available to metalheads from around the globe, continuing the festival’s legacy of cultivating a tight-knit, global metal community, the “United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea”. Fans are encouraged to book early to secure their place on this epic voyage on the High Seas.
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