The Headbangers Boat 2028 sailing is heading to Europe. Lamb of God’s metal cruise leaves Southampton, England, on May 27, 2028, aboard the Norwegian Jewel. It calls at La Coruña, Spain, and runs through May 31. The details are on the official Headbangers Boat site.
This is the fifth Headbangers Boat and the first to sail from Europe. The previous four left from Miami. Sixthman, the company behind the cruise, is again producing the event.
Headbangers Boat 2028 Lineup: First Wave
Lamb of God will play two sets on board. The first bands announced are:
- Lamb of God (two performances)
- Paleface Swiss, from Zürich
- Bleed From Within, from Glasgow
- Kublai Khan TX, from Texas
- Shadows Fall, from Massachusetts
- Heriot, from Swindon
More bands will be announced in the coming weeks.
Activities Hosted by Lamb of God
According to the announcement carried by Blabbermouth, members of Lamb of God will host activities on the ship:
- Randy Blythe: an in-depth conversation and Q&A
- Art Cruz: a “Heavy In The Mix” DJ set
- John Campbell: the Headbangers Poker Tournament, with a chance to win a seat at his Final Table
The schedule also lists Masters Of Metal trivia, a metal karaoke night and a Swag Swap.
Southampton to La Coruña on the Norwegian Jewel
The cruise starts in Southampton on England’s south coast. Its port of call is La Coruña in Spain’s Galicia region, home of the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse. Shore excursions open for booking four to six weeks before sailing, once guests have a booking number.
Headbangers Boat 2028 Presale and On-Sale Dates
Presale signups are open now at headbangersboat.com. Dates below are converted to Pacific time:
- Alumni presale: Nov. 12-16
- First-round presale signups close: Nov. 15, 8:59 p.m. PT (Nov. 16, 4:59 a.m. GMT)
- Final-round presale signups close: Nov. 18, 8:59 p.m. PT (Nov. 19, 4:59 a.m. GMT)
- Public on-sale: Nov. 20, 11 a.m. PT (7 p.m. GMT)
Presale bookings save $100 per cabin and include a photo with Lamb of God. An instalment plan starts with a $50 deposit and is open until March 5, 2027, while cabins last.
Metal cruises have become a regular part of the calendar. SDMETAL also covered the first bands for 70000 Tons of Metal 2025.
What’s Next for the Headbangers Boat
The rest of the Headbangers Boat 2028 lineup is still to come, along with the full schedule. Watch the official site and Lamb of God’s channels for the next band announcements before the Nov. 20 public on-sale.
