Bullet

Swedish heavy metal band, formed in Växjö in 2001 by Hampus Klang and Dag “Hell” Hofer. The band released their first demo Heavy Metal Highway 2002 and released their album Heading for the Top in 2006 on Black Lodge record label.[2] Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson played the Bullet song “Turn it Up Loud” from their album Heading for the Top on his radio program on BBC 2006.

Minoroar

Minoroar isn’t just a band. They’re your all-access pass to epic onboard moments — shredding through iconic anthems, metal classics, and fan favorites during exclusive jam sessions across the cruise. Intimate. Raw. Unforgettable.
With the Aegean as your backdrop and fellow headbangers by your side — you’re not just watching the show, you’re part of it.

Legion Of The Damned

Dutch extreme Thrash-metal outfit Legion of the Damned arose in the early years of the 21st century and quickly made name for themselves. Supporting established names such as Cannibal Corpse, Kataklysm and Sodom on European tours as well as playing legendary festivals such as Wacken Open Air. This all contributed to the quick establishment of their deadly brand of crushing thrash metal. Their first full length album Malevolent Rapture saw the deadlights in the year 2006. Quickly followed up by the highly appreciated: Sons of the Jackal in 2007.

Enforcer

Enforcer is considered part of the new wave of traditional heavy metal (NWOTHM), an ongoing movement that in recent years has seen the return of traditional-sounding metal bands (similar to the Swedish glam metal revival).

Dream Evil

Dream Evil has been delivering epic power metal since 1999. Founded by Fredrik Nordström (known for his work with At the Gates, Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, HammerFall, etc), they blend anthemic choruses, shredding riffs, and battle-ready energy. With hits like “The Book of Heavy Metal” and “Chasing the Dragon,” they stand as a force of true metal spirit.

Serious Black

Serious Black burst onto the power metal scene in 2014, featuring a lineup of elite musicians from bands like Blind Guardian, Helloween, and Firewind. With their melodic riffs, soaring vocals, and epic melodies Serious Black proves that melodic power metal is alive and stronger than ever!

Broken By The Scream

The genre-breaking Japanese metal unit that blends brutal screams, blistering riffs, and idol-level chaos like no other! Known for their explosive performances and unrelenting energy, these scream queens are ready to tear the ship apart with a show you’ll never forget. Whether you’re in it for the growls, the melodies, or just the sheer unpredictability—BBTS is here to deliver.

Versatile

Born in Geneva, Versatile fuses the chaos of black metal with the icy pulse of industrial sound. Fueled by the screams of Hatred, the razor-sharp riffs of Cinis and Famine, and Morphée’s relentless drumming, they summon a world inspired by the Catacombs of Paris and the Cour des Miracles.

Heavy Metal Barpiano

For the second year in a row at Mediterranea Metal Cruise, Heavy Metal Barpiano from Germany, returns to deliver exclusive nights of acoustic heavy metal—the perfect blend of heavy and harmony. Grab a beer or a glass of wine, sit back, and enjoy the music with your metal family or closest friends.

Run to the Beast

Ireland’s Premier Iron Maiden Tribute. Recently booked by Iron Maiden management to perform at the fan events in Eddies Dive Bar in Ireland this is a show not to be missed!

This year we celebrate 50 years of Iron Maiden, Run to the Beast bring the full force of metal to life with renditions of classics like Phantom of the Opera, The Trooper, Aces High, Wasted Years, Fear of the Dark, Sign of the Cross and many more!. Explosive, energetic, and 100% Maiden, a band formed by the fans for the FANS! Up the Irons!

Kevin Quilligan

For the first time in Mediterranean waters, get ready for an exclusive Growl Vocal Seminar with Kevin Quilligan—a must for every metalhead!

Kevin Quilligan is a vocal coach and vocalist from the Netherlands. Specializing in harsh and extreme vocals. He is also director of the Metal Factory, an educational institution for the alternative music industry. Managing a teaching staff consisting of well known Dutch musicians from bands like Textures, Obscura, Pestilence, Blind Guardian and many more. He has worked as a vocal coach with acts like Heilung, John Coffey and God Dethroned and has been a guest speaker on many occasions representing the vocal styles of metal music on an academic level.

Dj Gustav

From the depths of Gothenburg, Sweden, this guy knows metal like the back of his battle vest. From thrash to power to classic, he’s bringing the full force of metal to the decks. Crank it up and let DJ Gustav take you on a headbanging ride through the loudest corners of the metal universe. Get ready for epic sets, fierce energy, and unforgettable nights under the stars.