Ahoy for Hellbound
Get ready, metal fans… Australia’s first-ever dedicated heavy metal music cruise, HELLBOUND, has been announced!
Presented by Destroy All Lines and Choose Your Cruise, HELLBOUND will deliver three nights of floating festivities sure to please every heavy metal music lover.
HELLBOUND’s roster will feature a who’s who of Aussie metal music, including Parkway Drive, Polaris, Northlane, The Butterfly Effect, Make Them Suffer, In Hearts Wake, Belle Haven, CHEZ, Diamond Construct, Future Static, Ocean Sleeper, Reliqa, The Beautiful Monument, The Gloom In The Corner, To The Grave, and Windwaker.
“I have been in discussion with Choose Your Cruise for years, discussing a way to launch a metal cruise in Australia, and I’m absolutely thrilled we have managed to pull this off. At Destroy All Lines, we are always pushing the boundary with the experiences we offer the fans, and HELLBOUND is going to be one for the ages! Marius, Mick and his team are experts in their field, and we couldn’t be in safer hands having them produce this incredible festival on the open seas for our fans.” — Chris O’Brien, Head Promoter – Destroy All Lines
HELLBOUND is set to depart from Sydney from the 22nd to the 25th of October 2026, where patrons will board Choose Your Cruise’s luxury ship, which will be transformed into a headbanger’s paradise. Packed with live performances, DJ sets, and artist-hosted experiences, this cruise will provide 3,000 metal music lovers with a once-in-a-lifetime voyage.
"We have talked about launching a metal cruise for many years, and the Choose Your Cruise team is thrilled to finally bring this vision to life. We're excited to add HELLBOUND to our lineup of successful cruise brands, and we have the perfect ship to deliver an unforgettable experience. A huge thanks to Destroy All Lines and Parkway Drive for their support in making this happen." – Marius Els, Joint CEO - Choose Your Cruise
HELLBOUND’s vessel will feature a custom-built main stage on the pool deck, onboard fitness centre, Cloud 9 Spa, daily fitness classes, and moshpits aplenty. Your ticket covers all entertainment, accommodation, and food.
Operating since 2009 and having already delivered over 40 music cruises, Choose Your Cruise are experts in blending a great time with the best selection of genre-specific music—catering to those seeking not only a holiday but an epic and unique music experience.
Pre-Sale begins Monday the 12th of May at 10am AEST time
Register now via https://daltours.cc/Hellbound
General Public Tickets available from Thursday the 15 of May at 10amAEST time
From www.hellboundcruise.com.au
HELLBOUND LINE UP:
Parkway Drive
Polaris
Northlane The Butterfly Effect
Make Them Suffer | In Hearts Wake
Belle Haven | Bloom | CHEZ | Diamond Construct
Future Static | Ocean Sleeper | Reliqa
The Beautiful Monument | The Gloom In The Corner
To The Grave | Windwaker
+ Taking Back Saturday DJs
Stage Host: MANOV
DATES:
Thursday 22 October - Sunday 25 October 2026
Departs & Arrives From Sydney
Early Bird pre-sale tickets on sale Monday 12 May @ 10am AEST Time
Sign up now for early bird pre-sale tickets at https://daltours.cc/Hellbound
General Public tickets on sale Thursday 15 May @ 10am AEST Time
For more information head to http://www.hellboundcruise.com.au/