Lamb of God and Sixthman have officially announced the fourth voyage of their highly successful Headbangers Boat cruise, returning in 2026 with a powerhouse lineup, which is listed down below.
The four-day heavy metal event is scheduled to sail from October 30 to November 3, 2026, departing from Miami, Florida, aboard the Norwegian Jewel. The cruise will travel to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian‘s private island in the Bahamas.
As expected, Lamb of God will headline the “monumental four-day heavy metal celebration.” The initial lineup announcement features a stunning collection of special guests, including the legendary Zakk Sabbath (led by Zakk Wylde), the reunited The Dillinger Escape Plan, Swedish melodic death metal pioneers In Flames, and the intergalactic barbarians of GWAR.
The stacked undercard also includes The Haunted, crossover thrash icons D.R.I., 200 Stab Wounds, X-Cops, and a special set from Lamb of God‘s own Mark Morton Band. Organizers have confirmed that more artists will be announced in the coming months.
Beyond the musical performances, the cruise promises a “fully immersive” experience, including “once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive activities” with the artists. While at sea, guests will have access to the Norwegian Jewel’s amenities, including a pool deck, casino, spa, and fitness center. The stop at Great Stirrup Cay will offer a private beach excursion.
Tickets for the cruise will be released in several stages. Headbangers Boat alumni will have access to a presale from November 6-10. The first round of public presale signups is open now through November 18, with a second round concluding on November 23. The general public on-sale will begin on November 25 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
Headbangers Boat 2026 Lineup:
- Lamb of God
- Zakk Sabbath
- The Dillinger Escape Plan
- In Flames
- GWAR
- The Haunted
- D.R.I.
- 200 Stab Wounds
- X-Cops
- Mark Morton Band
- (And more to be announced)
