70000tons 2025 Artist Spotlight: Super Monster Party

Countdown to 2026: 21 Days

SOOOOOOON, a word 70000tons of Metal cruisers know all too well, love it or hate it. 70000tons of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, returns for its 2026 edition from January 29 – February 2, 2026, setting sail from Miami, Florida to Nassau, The Bahamas aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. For booking and full details are available on the official website. Read our essential packing guide here. Check out the testimonials from several 2025 artists at this location.

70000tons 2025 Round 13: ARTIST 46 of 61 Super Monster Party

Stats

2025 Voyage:

Dates: January 30 – February 3, 2025
Destination: Miami to Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Ship: Independence of the Seas

Artist Spotlight

Band: Super Monster Party
Number of 70000tons Appearances: 1 (2025)
Set 1: January 31, 2025 – Studio B – Ice Rink – 2:30 pm
Set 2: February 2, 2025 – Star Lounge – 6:00 pm
Attended: Set 1 – Yes, Set 2 – Yes (but not official)
Country: Miami, FL
Genre: Video Game Metal
Latest Album: Rage Quit (2024)
Standout Moment(s):

Wrapped in video game nostalgia, it was a throwback to the days of Sonic vs. Mario, Sega vs. Nintendo, when those rivalries defined a generation, and the games became legendary. Years later, bands continue to celebrate that innovation through music. On the 2025 voyage, two acts leaned into that retro-gaming spirit: Powerglove and, now, hailing from Miami, Florida, and conveniently not having far to go to arrive at the port in Miami, the Sega-infused Nintendo’s nemesis: Super Monster Party. Despite the playful rivalry, there’s no real “nemesis” here. Super Monster Party goes beyond instrumental retrogame-infused metal beats, delivering blistering tunes ranging from death metal to power metal, all wrapped into one unique-sounding act.

Band leader Rei Sega, a true DIY force, has clearly poured relentless effort into every aspect of the project, from stage attire to music videos and whatever the band dreams up next. That work paid off with the band’s first appearance on the metal seas, and Rei proved he was built for the stage. His extroverted enthusiasm extends far beyond vocals, constantly engaging the crowd and demanding more energy in return.

By the end of the voyage, Super Monster Party had become one of the most talked-about bands on the ship. Whether grabbing pizza or passing through the Windjammer, the chatter was the same: “I’m going to check out Super Monster Party,” or “Super Monster Party was great.” They were the party band, the fun band, and the breakout act whose second set at the Star Lounge overflowed with people. Even catching only part of that performance, it was impossible to miss the impact: the room was packed, movement was limited, and the energy was on fire. Super Monster Party made a strong case for a return, regardless of which musical style they choose to execute: power or death metal.

Super Monster Party– Set 1

Latest Super Monster Party News

While they won’t be returning on the boat itself, Super Monster Party will still be part of the 70000 Tons festivities, this time at the Heavy Metal Beach Party. The annual pre-cruise event takes place at the infamous Clevelander Beach Club, with Super Monster Party set to perform on January 27, 2026. For those arriving early, this is one smash party you won’t want to miss. Tickets and more details for the Heavy Metal Beach Party 2026 are available here. But wait, there’s more! Super Monster Party are also confirmed for this year’s Mad With Power Fest, happening June 6 and 7, 2026. For tickets and more details about the upcoming fest, visit this location.

What is the Artist Spotlight?

Well, it’s more than a review of their performance; as 70000tons goes, each band is a headliner, and we treat each one as such, giving them their own spread, discussing who they are and what they’ve been up to since the cruise. Each spotlight coincides with any updates from 70000tons organizers (if any), leading to days before setting sail. An extensive coverage like no other.

70000tons 2026 Lineup 53 out of 60:

Ad Infinitum
Amorphis
Anthrax
Arkona
Beast in Black
Bloodred Hourglass
Cemetery Skyline
Darkane
Dark Tranquillity
Dødheimsgard
Dragonland
Dust Bolt
Eluveitie
Ereb Altor
Firewind
Gama Bomb
Groza
Haggard
Harakiri For The Sky
Heathen
Hiraes
Hirax
Hour of Penance
Ignea
Illdisposed
Illumishade
In Mourning
Insomnium
Izegrim
Jag Panzer
Kamelot
Kanonenfieber
Orden Ogan
Paradise Lost
Persefone
Rhapsody of Fire
Royal Hunt
Satan
Saturnus
Seven Spires
Skeletal Remains
Skyclad
Soen
Soilwork
Suidakra
Tribulation
Tyr
Vader
VBO
Vio-lence
Wind Rose
Wolf
Xandria