Legendary metal band Venom have confirmed that they will join 70000 Tons Of Metal on its voyage from Florida to Jamaica in January 2015. The band will play two sets on board; one will focus on greatest hits and one will be an exclusive live world premier of their forthcoming new album which will be released later in 2015.

Originally formed in 1978 and hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne, this will be Venom's 14th studio album.

Tickets for next year's 70000 Tons Of Metal are on sale now. Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$333 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals in the dining rooms, most on-board restaurants and even 24 hour room service!

Confirmed acts now include: Alestorm, Amorphis, Annihilator, Apocalyptica, Arch Enemy, Artillery, Behemoth, Blind Guardian, Cannibal Corpse, Crucified Barbara, D-A-D, Einherjer, Ensiferum, Equilibrium, God Dethroned, Grave Digger, Heathen, In Extremo, Kataklysm, Korpiklaani, Lake Of Tears, Michael Schenker Group's Temple Of Rock, Municipal Waste, Napalm Death, Origin, Primal Fear, Tank, Therion, Threshold, Triosphere and Xentrix. More of the 60 acts will be announced soon.

Skipper Andy Piller states: “I want to make sure the intimacy between the bands and the fans does not change in our new environment. When we had 2,000 cruisers we booked 40 bands. Now we will have 3,000 cruisers which means we will be inviting 60 bands to perform!”

Check out BraveWords' report from 70000 Tons Of Metal 2014 here:

- Part I
- Part II

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