Forbidden are officially confirmed as a headlining act for 70000 Tons Of Metal 2027. The festival, known as The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, has announced the band as part of its 2027 sailing lineup. The cruise will depart from Miami, FL on January 14, 2027, and return to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on January 18, 2027, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. The event features a full-throttle lineup of 30 bands out of a total of 60, including Arch Enemy, Exodus, Visions Of Atlantis, and Wolfheart.

Wolfheart will perform a world premiere of their upcoming album during the cruise, with the performance footage to be included in an upcoming music video. This marks the band’s third appearance at the festival, with organizers stating it is an honor to return to the event.

The 2027 lineup includes a diverse range of thrash, power, and melodic metal acts, such as Abigail Williams, Melechesh, and Naglfar. The festival continues its tradition of uniting metal fans from around the world in a shared experience at sea.

Only 3,000 tickets are available for the 2027 cruise, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to cultivating a tight-knit global metal community. Fans are encouraged to secure their spots through the official website at 70000tons.com. Updates will be shared via the official website and @70000tons social media channels.