Bands

Alestorm are Scotland's loudest bunch of drunken pirates and have been blasting out pirate metal since 2004. Their shows are like a stranded party with ducks, rum and total chaos. Imagine Jack Sparrow with a keytar and a hangover – that's exactly what it's like. They've hijacked the charts and festivals by turning every audience into a pirate crew. There's no smooth sailing on this cruise, just cannon fire from beer and riffs.

A band so furious it could easily drown out the roar of a spinning ship propeller? Sailors, stand at attention — Danko Jones are taking command now. The Canadian Duracell Rockers bring their latest album “Leo Rising” on board, pushing the pool deck to overflowing and the theater to its electrical limits. Full throttle sea state — overdrive engaged!

Destruction have been blasting away since 1982 and still hit harder than any ship's cannon. As part of the ‘Big Teutonic Four’, they practically wrote the thrash metal handbook themselves. Their riffs are so sharp they could cut through any anchor chain. Decades on tour have turned them into an indestructible metal warship. When Destruction get going, even Poseidon grabs a beer and jumps into the mosh pit.

The Baboon Show have been causing a frenzy since 2003 and are Sweden's punk rock torpedoes. Their mix of pure energy and political explosiveness crashes like a broadside into an enemy fleet. Frontwoman Cecilia has the stage presence of a captain in a storm, steering the chaos. They have laid clubs and festivals in ruins and sweat worldwide. On board, this cruise will turn into a mutiny full of punk rock madness.

Anyone who thinks that kisses at sea are mostly about farewells is mistaken. Let’s welcome the Kyiv Rockers around frontwoman Julija Sanina on board. The Hardkiss stand for explosive live performances and a truly addictive take on heavy guitar music. And in the end, of course, there will still be a bittersweet kiss goodbye when the band leaves the ship.

You can never have enough fire aboard our cozy Metal cruiser. And if any band knows their way around flames, it’s the Swiss Hard Rock witches Burning Witches. With Hard Rock straight out of the golden 1980s, they’ll ignite not only the Pool Stage but also the hearts of every battle-vest-wearing Cruisader on board. 

Victory have been rocking since the early 80s and have never taken their foot off the gas. Their hard rock anthems are made for raising fists, spilling drinks and screaming until dawn. They've shared the stage with legends and still sound like a battleship at full speed. No frills, just straight-ahead riffs that crash in like storm waves. Victory don't play concerts – they take the stage and tear it apart.

Over the years, the Full Metal Cruise has become a gathering place for legends. Often honored during those infamous karaoke nights, Adrian Vandenberg has shared the stage with icons like Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, and Kiss themselves. Now the guitar hero is ready to conquer the seven seas with you and carve his own place into the folklore of the Full Metal Cruise. With a special „My Years In Whitesnake“ set he is shredding for your collective memory.

Ozzyfied celebrate the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with passion and attitude. Fronted by Henning Wanner, the band brings that special Ozzy feeling to every stage, delivering a performance that stays true to the original while infusing it with their own energy. Their shows bring generations of rock fans together and they have amassed one of the most loyal fan bases among the metalheads of the W:O:A universe!

Amid all the idyllic moments life at sea offers, sometimes you want things to get heavier? With a serious list to starboard — and we really mean serious impact here? Luckily Hiraes, led by frontwoman Britta Görtz, are true experts in that department. Cruisaders, we hope your insurance is up to date — a few prayers to Poseidon won’t be enough once this pit erupts. This Death Metal storm won’t pass our ship anytime soon — and honestly, we wouldn’t want it to.

Wenn eine Ikone der 90er Jahre den Anker lichtet, wird es auf der Cruise zwangsläufig legendär: Thomas Nicholas - weltbekannt aus der Kult-Trilogie American Pie - kommt mit seiner Band an Bord! Der Schauspieler schippert mit bestem Alternative Rock und eingängigen Pop-Punk-Melodien in unseren Heimathafen. Macht euch bereit für eine perfekte Welle aus nostalgischen Jugend-Erinnerungen und feinstem Rock!

Straight from the Swiss mountains, a massive wave of Modern Metal is washing over our decks: Broken Fate! Founded in Zurich in 2007, this crew is setting a direct course for the cruise to blast you with a storm-tested broadside of Thrash Metal, Metalcore, and uncompromising Hard Rock.

Brace yourselves for an acoustic force of nature: Anett, Livi, and Éden Radó are hijacking the stage with a unique tribute to System of a Down! Armed only with acoustic guitars, a piano, and raw emotion, these three musicians will unleash the legendary SOAD anthems in an unplugged style right across the deck.

All hands on deck and hold on tight! As the Full Metal Cruise sets sail, the Cowgirls From Hell are bringing pure heavy metal straight from Birmingham, UK, to make the deck shake. A DJ set by these two British powerhouses is no smooth sailing in shallow waters – it’s a downright wild ride!

If you don’t just want to spin yarns on board but want to turn your vocal cords into a full-blown gale warning, the Growl Workshop with Britta Görtz (Hiraes) is the place to be! The frontwoman will show you in theory and practice how to unleash aggressive growls and emotional screams without ruining your voice on the high seas. Sound the foghorn, sign up with Britta, and set your vocals on the right course!

Got ink in your blood and riddles on your mind? FMC veteran Nori calls all hands on deck for the ultimate Tattoo Quiz to test your knowledge on the most legendary body art that ever went under the needle! Sign up, join the guessing game, and show the crew that you've got your sea legs when it comes to body art!

A man who has long been a fixture on Europe's heaviest metal cruise is, of course, joining our raiding party once again: Uwe Bahn! As an experienced host, DJ, and entertainer, he will navigate you through the onboard event program with nothing but good vibes and smooth sailing.

Ein echter Metal-Orkan aus Glanz, Glamour und jeder Menge Konfetti flutet das Kreuzfahrtschiff, sobald der Talkmaster mit der legendären Föhnfrisur zu später Stunde die Bühne betritt - da bleibt kein Auge trocken! Er lotst sie alle in seine Late Night Show - denn selbst die Härtesten der Meere wollen irgendwann mal auf seinem Sofa anheuern. Wer liebt euch und wen liebt ihr?

Alestorm are Scotland's loudest bunch of drunken pirates and have been blasting out pirate metal since 2004. Their shows are like a stranded party with ducks, rum and total chaos. Imagine Jack Sparrow with a keytar and a hangover – that's exactly what it's like. They've hijacked the charts and festivals by turning every audience into a pirate crew. There's no smooth sailing on this cruise, just cannon fire from beer and riffs.

A band so furious it could easily drown out the roar of a spinning ship propeller? Sailors, stand at attention — Danko Jones are taking command now. The Canadian Duracell Rockers bring their latest album “Leo Rising” on board, pushing the pool deck to overflowing and the theater to its electrical limits. Full throttle sea state — overdrive engaged!

Destruction have been blasting away since 1982 and still hit harder than any ship's cannon. As part of the ‘Big Teutonic Four’, they practically wrote the thrash metal handbook themselves. Their riffs are so sharp they could cut through any anchor chain. Decades on tour have turned them into an indestructible metal warship. When Destruction get going, even Poseidon grabs a beer and jumps into the mosh pit.

The Baboon Show have been causing a frenzy since 2003 and are Sweden's punk rock torpedoes. Their mix of pure energy and political explosiveness crashes like a broadside into an enemy fleet. Frontwoman Cecilia has the stage presence of a captain in a storm, steering the chaos. They have laid clubs and festivals in ruins and sweat worldwide. On board, this cruise will turn into a mutiny full of punk rock madness.

Anyone who thinks that kisses at sea are mostly about farewells is mistaken. Let’s welcome the Kyiv Rockers around frontwoman Julija Sanina on board. The Hardkiss stand for explosive live performances and a truly addictive take on heavy guitar music. And in the end, of course, there will still be a bittersweet kiss goodbye when the band leaves the ship.

You can never have enough fire aboard our cozy Metal cruiser. And if any band knows their way around flames, it’s the Swiss Hard Rock witches Burning Witches. With Hard Rock straight out of the golden 1980s, they’ll ignite not only the Pool Stage but also the hearts of every battle-vest-wearing Cruisader on board. 

Victory have been rocking since the early 80s and have never taken their foot off the gas. Their hard rock anthems are made for raising fists, spilling drinks and screaming until dawn. They've shared the stage with legends and still sound like a battleship at full speed. No frills, just straight-ahead riffs that crash in like storm waves. Victory don't play concerts – they take the stage and tear it apart.

Over the years, the Full Metal Cruise has become a gathering place for legends. Often honored during those infamous karaoke nights, Adrian Vandenberg has shared the stage with icons like Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, and Kiss themselves. Now the guitar hero is ready to conquer the seven seas with you and carve his own place into the folklore of the Full Metal Cruise. With a special „My Years In Whitesnake“ set he is shredding for your collective memory.

Ozzyfied celebrate the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with passion and attitude. Fronted by Henning Wanner, the band brings that special Ozzy feeling to every stage, delivering a performance that stays true to the original while infusing it with their own energy. Their shows bring generations of rock fans together and they have amassed one of the most loyal fan bases among the metalheads of the W:O:A universe!

Amid all the idyllic moments life at sea offers, sometimes you want things to get heavier? With a serious list to starboard — and we really mean serious impact here? Luckily Hiraes, led by frontwoman Britta Görtz, are true experts in that department. Cruisaders, we hope your insurance is up to date — a few prayers to Poseidon won’t be enough once this pit erupts. This Death Metal storm won’t pass our ship anytime soon — and honestly, we wouldn’t want it to.

Wenn eine Ikone der 90er Jahre den Anker lichtet, wird es auf der Cruise zwangsläufig legendär: Thomas Nicholas - weltbekannt aus der Kult-Trilogie American Pie - kommt mit seiner Band an Bord! Der Schauspieler schippert mit bestem Alternative Rock und eingängigen Pop-Punk-Melodien in unseren Heimathafen. Macht euch bereit für eine perfekte Welle aus nostalgischen Jugend-Erinnerungen und feinstem Rock!

Steering right out of the cold, dark north of Germany, a ruthless death machine is heading straight for the cruise: Messticator! This trio cruises through the European scene with a brutal hybrid of Death and Thrash Metal, having already left plenty of stages in absolute ruins following their debut album "Forthcoming Revelation." Batten down the hatches for a merciless broadside that will hook itself right into your ears like a grappling iron!

Brace yourselves for an acoustic force of nature: Anett, Livi, and Éden Radó are hijacking the stage with a unique tribute to System of a Down! Armed only with acoustic guitars, a piano, and raw emotion, these three musicians will unleash the legendary SOAD anthems in an unplugged style right across the deck.

When this duo from Schwetzingen unpacks their acoustics, the splinters will fly: Tobi Vintage and Tommy Vox (T&T for short) are bringing their self-proclaimed "Heavy Unplugged" sound on board! These two musicians cover their way wildly and damn loudly through metal and rock history – from CCR and Die Ärzte to Manowar, every classic gets a completely new, storm-proven coat of paint. Paired with fast-paced original songs and witty banter, they will turn the deck into your favorite late-night pub in the blink of an eye.

Washed ashore straight from the legendary, iconic rock club at the Hamburg fish market, true Hanseatic legends are boarding the ship: the Ballroom Hamburg DJ Kollektiv! This renowned DJ crew is completely storm-tested. On this cruise, the Hamburg boys are taking the helm to unleash a massive party wave across the planks that won't leave a single foot resting.

If you don’t just want to spin yarns on board but want to turn your vocal cords into a full-blown gale warning, the Growl Workshop with Britta Görtz (Hiraes) is the place to be! The frontwoman will show you in theory and practice how to unleash aggressive growls and emotional screams without ruining your voice on the high seas. Sound the foghorn, sign up with Britta, and set your vocals on the right course!

Got ink in your blood and riddles on your mind? FMC veteran Nori calls all hands on deck for the ultimate Tattoo Quiz to test your knowledge on the most legendary body art that ever went under the needle! Sign up, join the guessing game, and show the crew that you've got your sea legs when it comes to body art!

A man who has long been a fixture on Europe's heaviest metal cruise is, of course, joining our raiding party once again: Uwe Bahn! As an experienced host, DJ, and entertainer, he will navigate you through the onboard event program with nothing but good vibes and smooth sailing.

Ein echter Metal-Orkan aus Glanz, Glamour und jeder Menge Konfetti flutet das Kreuzfahrtschiff, sobald der Talkmaster mit der legendären Föhnfrisur zu später Stunde die Bühne betritt - da bleibt kein Auge trocken! Er lotst sie alle in seine Late Night Show - denn selbst die Härtesten der Meere wollen irgendwann mal auf seinem Sofa anheuern. Wer liebt euch und wen liebt ihr?