This new instalment of 70000Tons.tv travels to Houston, Texas, where a lucky 70000 Tons Of Metal Survivor was selected to interview Oscar Dronjak of Hammerfall for #SurvivorsAsk.

"We highlight many pre-cruise destinations in South Florida, including South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood Walls, Little Haiti and Hollywood Beach. Visit Nicko McBrain’s Rock N’ Roll Ribs in Coral Springs, and check out some of the Sailor organized events. Watch as our hosts Kim and Allison show you how to make some of your favourite cruise cocktails."

Round 9 of 70000 Tons Of Metal happens January 31st - February 4th.

Confirmed acts include: Accept, Arkona, The Black Dahlia Murder, Comvulse, Coroner, CyHra, Dark Funeral, Delain, Eluveitie, Ensiferum, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Gloryhammer, God Dethroned, Heidevolk, In Vain, Kamelot, Max And Iggor Cavalera Return To Roots, MaYaN, Ne Obliviscaris, Nile, Obituary, Onslaught, Paradise Lost, Persefone, Pestilence, Raven, Riot V, Soulfly, Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper, Subway To Sally, Svartsot, Tiamat, Tristania, Twilight Force, Unleash The Archers, Van Canto, Visions Of Atlantis, Vomitory, Warbringer.

An official press release reads:

60 Bands, 4 Days, 1 Cruise Ship, and only 3000 Tickets. 70000 Tons Of Metal you get unrestricted festival access to all 120 live shows on board, 70000 Tons Of Karaoke until sunrise, Jamming With Waters In International Waters – the Official 70000 Tons Of Metal All Star Jam which writes heavy metal history every year, clinics and work-shops with the musicians, our infamous Belly Flop Contest, shore excursions with your favorite artists, and much more!

Everyone on board is a VIP, we don’t have assigned seating (this is a heavy metal cruise after all), and most importantly the bars on our ship never close – you heard us, bars that never close!

On this life changing adventure you will spend five days and four nights at sea mingling side-by-side with your favorite artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It’s having an all-access backstage pass!

Join 2,999 metalheads and 60 world class bands on board the ultimate heavy metal vacation of a lifetime!

Book your cabin now before they’re gone!