While Lamb of God’s traveling Headbangers Boat cruise continues to sail the high seas until tomorrow (November 4th), the beloved Virginia band have already charted out the follow-up voyage in 2026. And joining them thus far will be Zakk Wylde’s Zakk Sabbath, tech-metal icons the Dillinger Escape Plan, melodeth vets In Flames and more.
While the full details are pending, Lamb of God and Sixthman promotions have confirmed that Headbangers Boat 2026 takes place October 30th-November 3rd of next year, and it will head from Miami, Florida to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.
Set to take place on the Norwegian Jewel vessel, the cruise event will once again be headlined by Lamb of God. The line-up will also include GWAR, the Haunted, D.R.I., 200 Stab Wounds, X-Cops, and the Mark Morton Band, with more acts to be announced in the coming months.
A press release for the cruise also says next year’s Headbangers Boat will offer voyagers “world-class dining and endless amenities, along with a variety of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive activities with your favorite artists and fellow metalheads.”
Pre-sales for folks that have already taken part in a Headbangers Boat trip run from November 6th-10th. You can also sign up for the first round of general pre-sales up until November 18th, while general ticket sales begin November 25th.
More info on pricing can be found on the Headbangers Boat site.