I Went On A Cruise With 60 Metal Bands (Ep.1/4)

[@scorchedmoon2800]

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]

Thank you for commenting this!

[@matthaeusiacomusalexeliusp7984]

what does "too much fun" mean in this context

[@Lumbergo]

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

[@tonchie23]

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]

@@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]

Metal fans are the absolute best!!!

[@thelokifiles]

Of course

[@bcj1jrj]

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

[@redline29]

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]

Metalheads have more manners.

[@frymi6734]

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

[@steviewolfeofficial]

The actual Royal Caribbean staff have said many times over the years they look forward to this event every year because everyone is so genuinely decent and polite to them. A few even are even metal fans.

[@thePOWERofCHRIScompelsYOU]

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]

Thank you!

[@cayulins0n]

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

[@KarlRock]

Sounds like heaven!

[@jack_thecool]

you should go next time Karl!!!

[@TheTundraTerror]

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]

​@@TheTundraTerrorlol stinky hippies 😂

[@mikehunt4797]

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.

[@roccoe4104]

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.

[@nandometal612]

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]

fuck yeah have fun!

[@wyattsmetal]

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

[@vaporizejello]

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

[@allisondeckert604]

Casual Wind Rose sighting 8:45

[@loosebacontrails666]

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!

[@jaranth]

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.]

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

[@Metal4rLyfe]

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.

[@freaknr1]

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.

[@bcaliber7028]

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!!!!

[@jayhazard2524]

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

[@slaineNZ]

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 🤘🏽

[@Peregrine101]

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......

[@TobyGuidry]

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

[@danialmiller5241]

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.

[@Honolulu-Blue]

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]

I hope to be on Headbangers Boat!

[@thepatester]

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

[@Masterbas1]

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.

[@juktapose]

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

[@burdyyyyyyyyyy6047]

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

[@CHRlSBLAlN]

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

[@themightyironoak]

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

[@SausageFingers420]

Free Domme of the Seas is arguably moreso.

[@photobearcmh]

That looks like so much fun!

[@patrickcolburn7089]

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

[@rondorn4331]

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

[@dkeeks]

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!”

[@billymayhem]

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

[@everythingsgooddeli9824]

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

[@Hypnoticc]

This was a great video Wyatt

[@wyattsmetal]

Thank you Bigot King

[@KattMurr]

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....😁

[@salsamonkey65]

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

[@RamonDiaz8219]

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

[@IdoBerg]

metalheads are the most chill dudes i know

[@TheStrykerProject]

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

[@CemeteryGates17]

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!

[@AlexTorresGuitar]

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

[@TheTundraTerror]

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

[@rocco_420]

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

[@Tacom4ster]

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

[@callumnichols7652]

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

[@shiningsilence13]

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

[@brandtcarroll9316]

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

[@FranciscoSalgado-ezc]

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?

[@frymi6734]

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

[@None_More_Metal]

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

[@SausageFingers420]

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.

[@megandrover340]

Been waiting for this one. I love festival vlogs

[@sjors.h3144]

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.

[@MattyLMurda]

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

[@judaspriestfan]

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!🤘👍🤘

[@deathmetalrob5563]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@kzonedd7718]

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

[@swedishidiots4740]

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

[@LJLMETAL]

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.

[@gmm3080]

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

[@scorchedmoon2800]

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

[@doctoralzheimersacademiama]

This is hilarious😂❤

[@natebrennan3716]

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

[@danielhall-wl4ql]

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

[@Appetite4ATX]

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

[@QwikVidz]

Your band sounds killer

[@Sayu277]

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

[@wyattsmetal]

I should try to give it another listen

[@Sayu277]

@@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.

[@Metallichepe]

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

[@pripyat23]

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!

[@TrIs1493]

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 :)

[@susannasrockandmetallife]

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. 😀

[@BMetalMedia]

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

[@neillbickerstaff6671]

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

[@MattyLMurda]

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

[@Tetarkall]

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

[@Peatore]

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

[@wyattsmetal]

Thank you captain obvious

[@Peatore]

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

[@wyattsmetal]

@@Peatore 🍪

[@mztweety1374]

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

[@LordHotcakes]

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

[@chrisk7533]

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.

[@scottburnham676]

Now I feel stupid. I heard music playing in my cabin but was unsure where it was coming from and that I can control it. It was at low volume so I thought it was coming from the promenade since my interior cabin had a window into the promenade. But I was rarely in my cabin, just to sleep and shower.

[@Armando.Sepulveda]

How does it compare to wacken open air?

[@The_Soulbutcher]

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.

[@southsidemikevlogs]

Man wish I would be on a boat like that

[@cinthiacasanova1612]

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 🤘🏻

[@sepsissband]

That was a lot of sun 🤘🤘🤘

[@repairshop22]

How much does a trip like this cost? Soup to nuts people like me who are on the fence would like to know..

[@riffgroove]

A friend of mine went to this a few years back and came back with bed-bugs.

[@TheBrianRaglandChannel]

👌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?🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@warren7565]

Does the ship have coke a cola or Pepsi?

[@thebenefactor6744]

Did the buffet djent?

[@kingpietro1279]

Did you watch unleashed?

[@ryandavis4247]

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

[@ryandavis4247]

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

[@davesturdy]

Nice vid , what microphone do you use?

[@nickpantchev5154]

saw myself at Miami, going fifth time next year. Hopefully they anounce some killer black and death metal. Psyched for Kalmah again.

[@rxqueen26]

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

[@wyattsmetal]

You have my sword

[@rxqueen26]

And my ax

[@MWeston2]

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!

[@MilanoMosh]

My buddy Alex just did the new Theme song for this.

[@danielpicon8012]

So I saw tickets range from 1200 to 5000. Can’t find info on extra details, what does 1200 get you? And which ticket did you choose, I’d love to have my own room xD and not have to share it with a random person.

[@FalseNi9e]

This cruise is my goal for next year!

[@fookgoogle9269]

Good fun video

[@TEMPLAR-m1h]

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