Hellbound Returns: Australia’s Metal Cruise Locked In For 2027

If you missed out on a cabin for the first instalment, you might wanna start stretching your clicking finger now – because Hellbound is officially cruising back onto the calendar.

Following the instant, under-ten-minute sell-out of its maiden voyage, Australia’s first dedicated heavy metal cruise has announced a second run, with Hellbound II locked in for 17–21 January 2027 aboard the Carnival Splendor.

“Full lineup dropping soon”

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Yep, the pit is once again hitting the high seas.

Promoters Choose Your Cruise have confirmed the return comes directly off the back of overwhelming demand for the inaugural Hellbound, which is set to go down this October 2026 and sold out faster than anything in the company’s 15-year history.

For those playing catch-up: Hellbound is exactly what it sounds like – a floating metal festival slash community slash recovery test, bringing together heavy bands, die-hard fans and an immersive onboard experience that leans fully into metal culture.

The first Hellbound already raised eyebrows with a ridiculously stacked Aussie lineup, headlined by Parkway Drive, alongside Polaris, Northlane, The Butterfly Effect, Make Them Suffer, In Hearts Wake, Windwaker, Ocean Sleeper, Future Static and more – all moshing it out on a custom-built pool deck stage somewhere in international waters.

Hellbound II promises to drop anchor even harder.

While the 2027 lineup won’t be revealed until Monday, February 2, organisers have confirmed the sequel cruise will once again feature:

A massive metal lineup
Multiple stages across the ship
Immersive events and themed nights
Artist-hosted experiences
And a port stop at Tangalooma, where punters can briefly swap circle pits for dolphin feeding, snorkelling shipwrecks and sand tobogganing before getting back to business

Key dates for your calendar:

Lineup announced: Monday 2 February
Presale: Wednesday 4 February
General sale: Thursday 5 February

Given how quickly the first one vanished, it’s safe to assume Hellbound II won’t be hanging around either.

Metal festivals have conquered paddocks, warehouses, stadiums and now – officially – the high seas. If you’ve ever wanted to throw down to breakdowns while the ship gently rocks beneath your feet, Hellbound II is your next chance.

Sharpen your cutlass. Guard your cabin. And maybe book leave early…

Deets below.