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The metal world, filed daily
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Morning edition · Two stories · Two countries · Closed 06:00 CET
No. 2
The White Star liner Germanic under steam and sail. Engraving, c. 1877.
The White Star liner Germanic under steam and sail. Engraving, c. 1877.Public domain
Festivals · 23:35

70000 Tons of Metal opens 2027 bookings for Silver survivors

Returning passengers with Silver status may reserve cabins or single tickets from 5 August 2026.

Silver Status Survivors represent a loyal returning audience; staggered booking windows are the cruise’s mechanism for managing demand across its passenger tiers.

By Wire — 70000 Tons of Metal has announced that Silver Status Survivors — passengers who have previously sailed on the cruise — will be permitted to reserve accommodation for the 2027 sailing from Wednesday, 5 August 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Both private cabins and single tickets will be available at that point. No further details of the 2027 voyage, including its dates, itinerary, or lineup, have been announced.

Sources — 70000 Tons of Metal · The story in full
New Music · 23:25

Gåte release new single Strandvaskar

The Norwegian band’s new track arrives on 3 August 2026 via Season of Mist.

A boat puts out beneath the cliffs of the Nærøyfjord at Gudvangen. Lithograph, c. 1848.
A boat puts out beneath the cliffs of the Nærøyfjord at Gudvangen. Lithograph, c. 1848.Public domain

By Wire — Gåte have released “Strandvaskar” as a new single on 3 August 2026. The release is issued through Season of Mist. No further details of accompanying material or touring have been announced.

Sources — Season of Mist · The story in full
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