Lineup 2026
Ambush
Pure Swedish steel forged in fire and riffs. Ambush hits fast with classic heavy metal, sharp leads, straight-to-the-point hooks, and relentless drive. They’re not just playing, they’re awakening the beast inside.
Ephesus is Ambush territory
Walk the city of gods and gladiators by day, then bring that energy back to the ship at night.
Kryptos
Blazing out of India with chainsaw riffs and a thrash ‘n’ roll spirit that refuses to be tamed. Kryptos are a storm on stage, dark, fierce, and unstoppable. Their sound cuts deep, and their presence stays long after the last note.
Rhodes Old Town is Kryptos territory.
Stone walls, narrow alleys, centuries of footsteps and shadows. Explore it by day, then bring that fortress energy back onboard when Kryptos lights the night.
Gameover
Fast riffs. Gang vocals. No brakes. Game Over arrive on MMC26 ready to inject pure adrenaline into the ship. Having shared stages with Megadeth, Exodus, Testament, Overkill and more, their thrash-driven energy turns every set into a headbanging surge that carries from stage to deck.
Poseidon’s Temple is Game Over territory.
Cliffs above the Aegean, salt in the air, ancient stone staring into the horizon. Stand where the sea god ruled the edge of the world by day, then bring that power back onboard when Game Over takes the deck.
Saurom
Legends, poetry, folk spirit, and metal at full scale.Saurom bring their unmistakable Spanish blend of rock, folk, and epic storytelling to MMC26. With decades of touring across Europe and the Americas, massive festival appearances, and a sound shaped by literature and tradition, their set at sea promises something theatrical, immersive, and powerful, a different kind of metal journey between islands.
Patmos, Monastery of Saint John is Saurom territory.
White stone on the hill, quiet streets below, history and legend in the air. Explore it by day, then bring that feeling back onboard at night when Saurom lifts the whole ship together.
Metalite
Joining MMC26, Metalite bring their futuristic, melodic power metal to the open sea. Anthemic choruses, cinematic synths, and high-energy riffs collide under the night sky, a modern metal journey built for sailing forward, together.
Mykonos Windmills are Metalite territory.
White walls, open sky, sea wind in your face. You take the postcard view by day, then you bring that sun-charged energy back onboard at night when Metallite turns it into a full-deck singalong.
Bonafide
Raw, loud, and built for a good time. Bonafide brings straight-up hard rock—dirty riffs, big groove, and that bar-fight energy that makes the whole ship move.No theatrics. Just rock’n’roll done right.
Santorini is Bonafide territory.
Cliffs over the caldera, sun on the water, and that “this is real” feeling in the air. Take it in by day, then bring the heat back onboard at night when Bonafide turns the deck into a party.
Grymheart
For MMC26, Grymheart unleash their dark, epic blend of power, death, and folk metal at sea. Mythical hunts, monster-slaying energy, and massive riffs turn the night into a battle between light and darkness, ntense, immersive, unforgettable.
Rhodes’ medieval churches are Grymheart territory.
Stone arches, candlelight shadows, centuries of silence inside thick walls. Walk that sacred-medieval atmosphere by day, then bring it back onboard at night when Grymheart turns it into something thunderous.
Fighther V
Melodic, wild, and proudly bringing the spirit of arena rock to the seas. Fighter V don’t just play tunes, they light up your soul with hooks, harmonies, and high-voltage energy. You’ll sing until your voice is gone and still want more.
Patmos windmills are Fighter V territory.
White stone on the hill, sea wind in your face, that calm-before-the-night feeling. Take it in by day, then bring that energy back onboard when Fighter V turns the deck into a full-voice singalong.
Minoroar
The heartbeat of MMC26, Minoroar, our official house band, couldn’t be missing. Setting the rhythm for nights at sea and days ashore — the constant pulse that ties the whole experience together.
Little Venice, Mykonos is Minoroar territory.
Water at your feet, lights on the edge of the sea, narrow lanes and late-night pulse. You soak it in by day, then bring that electric waterfront energy back onboard when Minoroar hits the deck.
Run to the Beast
Back by overwhelming demand from MMC25 guests, Run to the Beast return to MMC26 stronger, tighter, and louder than ever. Classic anthems, shared singalongs, and that unmistakable moment when the whole ship feels like one crowd.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is RTTB territory.
Ancient stone, perfect acoustics, an arena carved into history. Stand where legends echo by day, then bring that amphitheater power back onboard at night when Run to the Beast takes the deck.
Heavy Metal Barpiano
A relaxed evening. A cool drink. A piano... that somehow sounds like Black Sabbath. Germany’s hardest bar pianist returns to transform the piano bar into something unexpected, boogie woogie, bossa nova, bluesy grooves, all reimagined through metal classics. Smooth atmosphere, heavy spirit.
Patmos is Heavy Metal Barpiano territory.
Quiet streets, sea air, and that calm-before-the-night vibe. Explore the island by day, then bring it back onboard when the piano starts and the entire room becomes the chorus.
Special Guests
Dj Gustav
From the depths of Gothenburg to the decks at sea. Returning to keep the nights alive, DJ Gustav brings thrash, power, classic and everything in between. Expect fierce energy, late hours, and the kind of sets that keep the Black Deck moving long after midnight.
Lindos, Rhodes is DJ Gustav territory.
White streets under the Acropolis, warm stone, and that summer-night electricity in the air. You take in Lindos by day, then bring the night back onboard when DJ Gustav locks in the rhythm and the deck stays alive.
Growl Vocal Seminar
Back by strong demand, our growl vocal seminar returns with Kevin Quilligan, extreme vocal specialist and director of the Metal Factory in the Netherlands. From harsh technique to academic insight, this is a rare chance to understand and explore the mechanics behind extreme vocals guided by a coach who has worked with artists from across the international metal scene. Learn. Try. Growl.he heartbeat of MMC26, Minoroar, our official house band, couldn’t be missing. Setting the rhythm for nights at sea and days ashore — the constant pulse that ties the whole experience together.
The Parthenon is Kevin Quilligan territory.
A monument built to stand forever, history, perspective, and big ideas in the air. Take in Athens by day, then bring that spirit onboard at night when Kevin turns the ship into one conversation.
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Most people think a metal cruise is just shows on a ship and that you’re mostly paying for the bands and everyone they bring along.
MMC is different. It’s a full experience: real destinations, luxury, adventure, community…
It’s bigger than the music itself.
