The sharks are in remembrance of a cruiser named Justin Shearer who passed away while test driving a motorcycle with his fiance a long time ago. He had been friends Mikael and a number of other musicians over the years. He was the nicest dude. One year he had too much fun with a similar shark, and it ended up being used as a symbol on a patch that was made in his memory. I ended up with a shark during that set, myself. Mikael gave it a hug and passed it back to me lmao The Halo Effect and Blind Guardian in the Theater were two of my favorite sets of the boat this year, too. Excellent.

@wyattsmetal

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting this!

@matthaeusiacomusalexeliusp7984

Ай бұрын

what does "too much fun" mean in this context

bro that comment about metal heads treating the staff with respect - so fucking true.

@tonchie23

5 ай бұрын

I worked on the 70.000 Tons cruise in 2020. I mean I worked on Independence of the Seas so I was lucky enough to attend 6 music charter cruises. So I was chatting with my colleagues from the dining rooms and they were so at ease. Nobody complaining about anything. One of my friends even said that he brought wrong food on some table, the people ate it, and left to enjoy the music. The worst were the guests from the Capital Jazz FM Cruise, they were even complaining if the glass for water wasn't polished enough.

@starscreamthecruel8026

4 ай бұрын

@@tonchie23I tried to explain this to some non metal head friends about the fact that because we listen to extreme music, we can get our aggravations out in a healthy safe way so we dont have to behave like dicks to everyone else. They weren't convinced *shrugs*

@lilariesfire

4 ай бұрын

Metal fans are the absolute best!!!

@thelokifiles

4 ай бұрын

Of course

@bcj1jrj

4 ай бұрын

I've worked all kinds of music cruises and everyone who backs a genre of music says the exact same thing about their fans.

I was not shocked at all how metalheads treating the staff with respect and being polite more than rich snobs who look down on people.

@jeremythornton433

5 ай бұрын

Metalheads have more manners.

@frymi6734

4 ай бұрын

I think us metalheads just understand we are the outcasts, so treat everyone equally.

As a cruise worker and a metal head, it's totally true that thing about old people

Great job, man! All hail The Algorithm for connecting my love of metal to my wife's love of watching cruise vloggers. Actually a better cruise review than most of the full-time folks, my friend!

@wyattsmetal

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Sounds like heaven!

@jack_thecool

5 ай бұрын

you should go next time Karl!!!

@TheTundraTerror

4 ай бұрын

It's basically a music festival without the parts that suck. Can crash out in your bunk if you're getting tired, everyone has a shower which means there's no excuse to stink, it's priced so that people who can afford it know to be on their best behavior without being snobby, everyone has a shower which means there's no excuse to stink, you're able to actually mingle with the artists since they can't really leave the boat when they're doen, and best of all, everyone has a shower which means there's no excuse to stink.

@mikehunt4797

4 ай бұрын

​@@TheTundraTerrorlol stinky hippies 😂

@mikehunt4797

4 ай бұрын

I went on a normal cruise it was pretty whack. Metal cruise would be dope. I met only 1 other metalhead on that cruise of 4500 people. I wore band shirts and just got dirty looks from grumpy old people.

Awesome video! We did Headbanger's Boat and it was a very similar experience. Day 1, the staff looked terrified. By Day 4, the staff were wearing metal tees and banging heads along with us. It was magical.

the first 20 seconds of this video is one of the greatest pieces of commentary ive ever heard. haha

Casual Wind Rose sighting 8:45

Wyatt, watching all your festival videos made me want to go to europe for my first fest there... so i booked it! doing rockstadt in a few months and excited is an understatement! thanks for the inspiration my guy! Travelling all the way from Australia too

@Quantum973

4 ай бұрын

fuck yeah have fun!

@wyattsmetal

4 ай бұрын

That's awesome man! I've heard great things about Rockstadt you'll have a blast

I was lucky enough to go on the first 70K back in 2011... would love to go again. The crew had never witnessed such a spectacle before, and were kind of shell-shocked, but when they realized that metalheads are generally really awesome, they lightened up. Glad to see it's still going strong today!

@Lupine.

4 ай бұрын

My friend was on that one: "It was so badass. I was so fucked up, I don't remember half of it."

Sharks were a tribute to Justin Shearer, a survivor who passed in 2017.

I was told that the shark thing with the Halo Effect was that there was a cruiser who died that used to dress up as a shark and Dark Tranquility was his favorite band. Since Mikael was on the boat with the Halo Effect people had inflatable sharks in honor of their friend.

I must admit that this kind of trip seems a bit intimidating, but also pretty awesome. 🤘 Can't wait to see the rest of your journey.

This video is making me want to go on another metal cruise!!! I went on the 2nd Motorhead Motorboat in 2015 and it was the greatest festival experience I've ever had!!!!

Thanks for this video. I've gone 5 times now and honestly my interest in going are dwindling more and more by the year. That being said, you're video has sparked much nostalgia in me, and rekindled my interest in the boat with new vigor. I also liked your comments regarding how respectful metalheads are with the staff, as well as the first Blind Guardian set; you're description of remembering teenager years and crying on Bard Song were spot on with my take. Thanks again, and maybe see you next year when we go to Jamaica.

@10:28 the Always Sunny In Philadelphia clip had me laughing so hard! 😂😂😂

Wyatt dude, love the awesome videos and keep em going!!!!! Horns up

Mean video dude. I've always wanted to go on the 70k ToM, that shit looks amazing. I live in New Zealand, and I'd need to win the lottery to be able to afford it. The Tulminator line up looks epic, well done getting on the list. Cheers mate Keep it metal 🤘🏽

Wyatt?! F@&king Wyatt?! Wait is this really you?! This is Jimbo From Arise, dude love and miss you, awesome to see you still throwing it down!

I'm not down with cruises, so I appreciate you documenting this! Looks like a pretty good time

Man it feels like ages since I saw one of your videos, great vid as always, much love

Loved the video man. Belly laughing at the beginning. Took the family on a cruise to Bermuda last year and the ship was everything you said it was. Lol

Cool stuff! Cant wait for the rest of the series

You are doing yourself a great disservice by not listening to new blind guardian. Shit slaps my friend

Love this!!! Having done a "Real Cruise" this is something I'll be looking at doing with the guys!!! Great Video!!! 🤘🏻😎🍻

Freedome of the Seas is such a metal name. It really shows the spirit of Rock'n'Roll

@SausageFingers420

5 ай бұрын

Free Domme of the Seas is arguably moreso.

This so amazing. Cant wait to go next year. Will be my 1st time on the boat

Awesome cruise, I had a great time as always. Hopefully be seeing you in 2025!

Great summary and recap. Loving the video dude. Next year, we definitely need to meet up. We have so many friends in common with whom I hang out on the boat, it's a miracle we never actually met.

Wyatt should be on a royal chair being brought on the crib and saying these magical words to start the fest: “LET THERE BE METAL!”

Your comment about metal fans being polite and respectful brought back the memories from some of the concerts I went to. Most of the time I had to book a hotel to attend. The extra fun was the breakfast the day after the concert. I never found any loud or obnoxious metal fans at the breakfast buffet. But they mixed very nicely with the slightly confused and surprised regular crowd, being businessmen and women in their suits. A sight to remember......

I've been looking forward to this. You did a great job! It sounds like you had a most excellent time on 70k. The funny thing is that a lot of what you said could apply to me and The 80s Cruise. Music cruises are a lot of fun. I recommend them to those who can find a compatible genre. I look forward to the other parts of your video and another set of videos for Headbangers Boat? Maybe??

@wyattsmetal

4 ай бұрын

I hope to be on Headbangers Boat!

I was always taught that the way a person treats hospitality staff speaks volumes as to that person's character. Also as an Australian: 15:02 They made you drink Fosters WTF? You poor bastards.

I'm so jealous. This sounds like the coolest experience. \m/

Wished I could have gone to this, looks like so much fun! I got to see Crypta here in Arkansas a couple weeks ago though so at least I didn't miss *all* of these bands

I said I don't think I'd ever go on a cruise, but this changed my mind. I would definitely go on a cruise like this...something for me to ponder....😁

That looks like so much fun!

Having a pretty big fear of the ocean myself this is the only cruise I'd ever go on lol I'm pretty jealous of you my guy

My first cruise! Watching this video even though its only been 2 months made me shed a tear of happiness

I've wanted to go since the guys in Tyr told me and my ex about it. I think they were about to play there for maybe the second edition. It looks absolutely amazing!

What's crazy is that the video comes out almost 6 hours after Paolo left Fleshgod Apocalypse.

I really hope I can go in the next couple of years. This has been on my list for like 10 years.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

Saw Crypta in Texas. They’re killer live 🤘🏻🤘🏻

I was actually looking into going to 70K TOM a few days ago. Get the hell out of my walls.

I have never seen so many black shirts at a beach!! 😆 I would have fit right in... 🤘🏻

I have always wanted to go there! Maybe one day!

Been waiting for this one. I love festival vlogs

F**kin hell, you are funny. But I now totally wanna put something like this on my bucket list.

Nice concept. Why not... I myself fancy a black metal cruise... oh yes! Face painting optional...😁😆

infected rain is incredible live I've met them and love all 4 of them so much lena has a great voice

Great video! Been considering doing this cruise for some time. Cheers! 🤘

@SausageFingers420

5 ай бұрын

You really should. This was my first time and it was one of the coolest things I've ever done. Even getting a really bad fever the first night (I stayed in a hostel in Miami Beach and one of the guys in my room was sick) and being sick for most of the cruise didn't put a damper on it. My biggest regret is not doing it sooner, TBH. It's heavy metal summer camp on a cruise ship.

I wish I could go to this cruise at least once in a lifetime! Last year I went to Wacken Open Air for the first time and this is my next goal. 😀

Your band sounds killer

Normal cruises are indeed not terrible, but a metal cruise is definitely better

This was a great video Wyatt

@wyattsmetal

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Bigot King

I have known about that dial to control the volume of music in your room since my first cruise in 2016. One of my friends who has been going just as long as me didn't know about the dial and I had to show her how to turn the music off so that she could sleep 😂

The dude in the napalm death shirt eating in the fancy dining hall had me dining

Cruise with 60 bands , Sounds like a floating Rehab ! sign me up maybe the 3rd time will be the charm !

Looks fun, my mom won tickets to a cruise, I mostly just stay in my room only occasionally going out to eat, didn't much care for the activities, this looks way more cool

8:44 the dude with the Black beard is the vocalist for Wind rose

Sounds like an absolute blast. Also sounds like the recovery period wuld be approximately until two weeks before the next one.

Hey man, loved the video. I’m hoping to attend the cruise next year. Where are can I find info on the pre-parties you talked about?

Holy crap I’ve been on that ship! I was 10 😂

can i just move to this ship, it sounds like a paradise, Rock n roll, free food, comfy rooms, fellow long haired men and FREE FOOD!🤘👍🤘

metalheads are the most chill dudes i know

This is hilarious😂❤

I was on the 2024 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise, and it was my first time on it. I had an AWESOME time! I'll definitely be going back, next year, and every year after that.

I’m 40 seconds in and have to say, I love cruising.

perfect upload timing, i just got a fat plate of food 😩

I’ve been 3 times in the cruise and it’s a hell of an experience. For this year I had to sell my spot cause my dad passed away very unexpectedly and I have my little brother with me but next year I’m taking him. He’s disabled but he enjoys metal 🤘🏻

I would love to go to 70 000 tons, especially after seeing my school teachers in this video (the guys from blind guardian and Epica). Unfortunately it's a long trip from the Netherlands to Miami.

Man wish I would be on a boat like that

I would love to do this one day in my bucket list

@ryandavis4247

5 ай бұрын

Oh ps I wish you're band luck for battle of the bands🤘🤘

👌Freaking amazing channel, man. New sub here. Time to binge watch your content. Fuck. Where the hell have you been most of my life, bro?🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

This cruise is my goal for next year!

Good fun video

I used to think the whole concept of this thing was beyond stupid. But after seeing the video you posted the other week… I’d honestly go on it if cruise ships weren’t giant pollution factories. Looks like a cool vacation!

I went to this year’s SNW and during Danny Elfman’s set, i lost my phone. Was stressing so much and actually missed BMTH and 15 minutes of Slipknot’s set (included with everyone else who performed). Also asked 17 workers/security where lost and found was and no one knew. Finally the 18th guy knew but i was just 100 feet beside it when i asked. Other than that it was amazing

The God Machine was one of my favourite albums last year 😊

@wyattsmetal

5 ай бұрын

I should try to give it another listen

@Sayu277

5 ай бұрын

@@wyattsmetal From the snippets I've seen on YT Blind Guardian played some Songs off of God machine at their 70k shows. It seems to have been Blood of the elves for both Sets Delivers us from evil Pool Deck Set Violent Shadows theatre set Secrets of the American gods theatre set If you liked those I recon you'd like the album.

That was a lot of sun 🤘🤘🤘

"free food" lol wut? They didn't feed you for free, it's included in the package 😂

@wyattsmetal

4 ай бұрын

Thank you captain obvious

@Peatore

4 ай бұрын

If it was so obvious, why did you keep saying it was free? 🤔🤔🤔@@wyattsmetal

@wyattsmetal

4 ай бұрын

@@Peatore 🍪

Nice vid , what microphone do you use?

Sounds kick ass. Don’t forget to pack your Gaviscon and lidocaine because let’s face it.😂😂

You didn't absolutely love watching Blind Guardian....my heart is broken as I sit here in jealousy. :) By the way, your band sounds awesome!

Are you allowed to bring vinyl records on the boat in case you run into someone?

I was sitting behind the keyboard player of B.G I was tired as fuck after setting the stage in studio b but man seeing my heroes was fucking amazing

How does it compare to wacken open air?

Wait a minute, did they misspell Heidevolk as Hedivolk? Also, this summer, I'm going to Wacken's cruise (Full Metal Cruise), and this vid was recommended by YT, so yea, thought I'd watch a video to see what the vibe of a metal cruise is like :)

I've got to go to these cruise... even if I don't drink alcool and I'm old (I was 4 when the first Black Sabbath came out).

I knew we were soulmates when you said LoTR for your entertainment purposes

@wyattsmetal

4 ай бұрын

You have my sword

@rxqueen26

4 ай бұрын

And my ax

I live in Miami, and the prices are why I never go out to do anything. You will be hard pressed to find a greater collection of jerks on the road. The parking alone is a coin toss on if you are going to be spending a small Is fortune.

Yep. Fuck the Star Lounge. I’m a 3 time 70K attendee, attempted to watch one show in 2020 (my first cruise), haven’t been back since. I don’t care if Jesus himself is playing in the tightest metal band ever assembled, not going if they play there lol.

hahahaha @nathanaelfosaaen digging a hole in the sand. Also the side of my head a couple of times!

I really have to do this with the love of my life, my wife, before I die!

yes I want to go!!!!!!!!!

Hell yes i love fleshgod apocAlypse❤

Heaven!

My teatcher plays in Einherjer, he’s there rn lol