LAMB OF GOD are taking their metal cruise across the Atlantic. The fifth Headbangers Boat will sail May 27–31, 2028 aboard the Norwegian Jewel, leaving Southampton, U.K. for La Coruña, Spain — the first time the voyage has departed from anywhere other than Miami. The Richmond band will play two full sets on board.
The first four editions all sailed out of Florida. For the European debut, LAMB OF GOD are again working with Sixthman, the company behind the cruise since its launch.
First wave of guests
- PALEFACE SWISS (deathcore, Zürich)
- BLEED FROM WITHIN (metalcore, Glasgow)
- KUBLAI KHAN TX (hardcore, Texas)
- SHADOWS FALL (metalcore, Massachusetts)
- HERIOT (Swindon)
More bands will be announced in the coming weeks.
Beyond the stage
Band members will host their own activities on board. Randy Blythe sits down for a conversation and fan Q&A, drummer Art Cruz plays a DJ set, and bassist John Campbell takes a seat at the final table of the Headbangers Poker Tournament. The program also includes metal trivia, karaoke and a merch swap. In La Coruña, cruisers get a day ashore in Galicia, home of the Tower of Hercules, the oldest Roman lighthouse still in use.
Booking
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Alumni presale | November 12–16, 2026 |
| First-round presale sign-ups | through November 16, 04:59 GMT |
| Final-round presale sign-ups | through November 19, 04:59 GMT |
| Public on-sale | November 20, 19:00 GMT |
Cabins booked in the presale are $100 (£75/€90) cheaper than after November 20, and presale bookers also get a photo op with the band on board. An installment plan with a $50 (£37) deposit runs until March 5, 2027, while cabins last. Shore excursions open for booking four to six weeks before departure.
The cruise comes on the heels of Into Oblivion, LAMB OF GOD's tenth studio album, out via Century Media in Europe. Before that, the band hit Europe's arenas in 2027 on FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's tour, alongside BLEED FROM WITHIN.
Book Headbangers Boat 2028: headbangersboat.com