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MONSTERS OF ROCK 2021 Cruise Lineup Is Out & It’s Perfect For Metal & Hard Rock Fans

• February 25, 2020
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Alice Cooper will headline the 2021 edition of the Monsters Of Rock  cruise, departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, February 8 for five days and nights, with two breathtaking ports of call: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Labadee, Haiti.

Other confirmed acts include  CRAZY LIXX ,  ECLIPSE ,  KIX ,  L.A. GUNS ,  LIT ,  LOUDNESS ,  Michael Monroe ,  Pat Travers ,  PINK CREAM 69 ,  ROSE TATTOO ,  SAXON ,  SKID ROW ,  Tom Keifer  and  XYZ .

The Royal Caribbean ship Independence Of The Seas will once again be the home to 50 rock and roll bands, and thousands of their fans, over five nights at sea.

Independence Of The Seas is the third of  Royal Caribbean ‘s Freedom-class vessels and recently received a massive makeover as part of the cruise line’s “Royal Amplified” program. In addition to a ship wide refresh, new bars and restaurants were added.

She has won some fantastic accolades over the years and she is definitely a favorite amongst guests.

With so much to do on the Independence of the Seas, you will never find yourself bored. Defy gravity as you strap into the Sky Pad — the newest virtual reality and bungee trampoline attraction onboard, get your blood pumping as you speed to the bottom of the dual racing water slides, or sneak in some R&R and pamper yourself in the world-class Vitality At Sea spa.

What about bars and dining? Whether you need a quick cocktail break at the Solarium Bar or find yourself wanting to unwind with friends over an evening of Rustic Italian eats at Giovanni’s Table, you will not be disappointed by the bar and dining options available on board.

Who doesn’t love a sweet treat on the go? Keep your energy up with a little help from Sugar Beach, a candy shop that is truly a sugar addict’s dream come true.

Need something fried to pick you up and get you through the evening’s shows? Fish And Ships will be your new onboard guilty pleasure! Freshly battered cod, hand cut fries and a cold one by the pool…doesn’t get much better than that!

And of course, one of the most fabulous hangouts aboard is Playmakers Bar And Arcade — an awesome place to meet up with friends, grab dinner and few drinks between shows.

This will once again be a “WOW” ship with some of the finest public spaces, bars and restaurants at sea. Paired with incredible  Monsters Of Rock  cruise music and events, 2021 will knock it out of the park!

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ALICE COOPER, SAXON, SKID ROW, KIX, L.A. GUNS Among Confirmed Artists For 2021 MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

Alice Cooper will headline the 2021 edition of the Monsters Of Rock cruise, departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, February 8 for five days and nights, with two breathtaking ports of call: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Labadee, Haiti. Other confirmed acts include CRAZY LIXX , ECLIPSE , KIX , L.A. GUNS , LIT , LOUDNESS , Michael Monroe , Pat Travers , PINK CREAM 69 , ROSE TATTOO , SAXON , SKID ROW , Tom Keifer and XYZ .

The Royal Caribbean ship Independence Of The Seas will once again be the home to 50 rock and roll bands, and thousands of their fans, over five nights at sea.

Independence Of The Seas is the third of Royal Caribbean 's Freedom-class vessels and recently received a massive makeover as part of the cruise line's "Royal Amplified" program. In addition to a ship wide refresh, new bars and restaurants were added. She has won some fantastic accolades over the years and she is definitely a favorite amongst guests.

With so much to do on the Independence of the Seas, you will never find yourself bored. Defy gravity as you strap into the Sky Pad — the newest virtual reality and bungee trampoline attraction onboard, get your blood pumping as you speed to the bottom of the dual racing water slides, or sneak in some R&R and pamper yourself in the world-class Vitality At Sea spa.

What about bars and dining? Whether you need a quick cocktail break at the Solarium Bar or find yourself wanting to unwind with friends over an evening of Rustic Italian eats at Giovanni's Table, you will not be disappointed by the bar and dining options available on board.

Who doesn't love a sweet treat on the go? Keep your energy up with a little help from Sugar Beach, a candy shop that is truly a sugar addict's dream come true.

Need something fried to pick you up and get you through the evening's shows? Fish And Ships will be your new onboard guilty pleasure! Freshly battered cod, hand cut fries and a cold one by the pool…doesn't get much better than that!

And of course, one of the most fabulous hangouts aboard is Playmakers Bar And Arcade — an awesome place to meet up with friends, grab dinner and few drinks between shows.

This will once again be a "WOW" ship with some of the finest public spaces, bars and restaurants at sea. Paired with incredible Monsters Of Rock cruise music and events, 2021 will knock it out of the park!

MORC Artist reveal 2021 - ALICE COOPER Welcome to your ... The Monsters Of Rock Cruise for 2021! Here is just a tease of our line coming to you! Tom Keifer (Official)SKID ROW, Lit, XYZ, Saxon (Official)LOUDNESS_OFFICIAL, Michael Monroe, Rose Tattoo Official, L.A. GUNS, Pat Travers Band, Kix Band, Crazy Lixx and Eclipse (Sweden) #monstersofrockcruise #monstersofrock #alicecooper Posted by Monsters of Rock Cruise on Monday, February 24, 2020

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About the festival headliner - Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spans over five decades. With his distinctive raspy voice and a stage show that features guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, deadly snakes, baby dolls, and dueling swords, Cooper is considered by music journalists and peers alike to be "The Godfather of Shock Rock". He has drawn equally from horror films, vaudeville, and garage rock to pioneer a macabre and theatrical brand of rock designed to shock people. Originating in Phoenix, Arizona, in the late 1960s after he moved from Detroit, Michigan, "Alice Cooper" was originally a band consisting of Furnier on vocals and harmonica, lead guitarist Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce on rhythm guitar, Dennis Dunaway on bass guitar, and drummer Neal Smith. The original Alice Cooper band released its first album in 1969 but broke into the international music mainstream with the 1971 hit "I'm Eighteen" from their third studio album Love It to Death, which was followed by the even bigger single "School's Out" in 1972. The band reached their commercial peak with the 1973 album Billion Dollar Babies. Furnier adopted the band's name as his own name in the 1970s and began a solo career with the 1975 concept album Welcome to My Nightmare. In 2011, he released Welcome 2 My Nightmare, his 19th album as a solo artist and 26th album in total. In 2011, the original Alice Cooper band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Expanding from his Detroit rock roots, Cooper has experimented with a number of musical styles, including art rock, hard rock, heavy metal, new wave, glam metal, pop rock, experimental rock, and industrial rock. Cooper is known for his sociable and witty personality offstage, with The Rolling Stone Album Guide calling him the world's most "beloved heavy metal entertainer". He is credited with helping to shape the sound and look of heavy metal, and has been described as the artist who "first introduced horror imagery to rock'n'roll, and whose stagecraft and showmanship have permanently transformed the genre". Away from music, Cooper is a film actor, a golfing celebrity, a restaurateur, and, since 2004, a popular radio DJ with his classic rock show Nights with Alice Cooper.

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Monsters of Rock Cruise Announces Music Festival in 2021

Moving to land in 2021 to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

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The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise, the world's premier hard rock/heavy metal music event, is moving to land in 2021 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Promoter On The Blue announced MOR's Operation Monster Beach will be taking over two private, all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this May 26th-31st and feature performances from over 20 artists, including this year's headliner, rock icon Alice Cooper.

The public on-sale kicks off today (12/3) with suites starting at $1,999 per person (double occupancy), plus a mandatory service fee of $125 per person for all guests, regardless of age. Also available are packages to extend your stay, including a two-night pre-party package for May 24-25 (featuring artist performances and entertainment themed around the birthday celebration for actress, singer, director, Calico Cooper) and an individual post-event package is available for guests wishing to stay a day or two after Operation Monster Beach has ended. More details will be announced for these extended stay options. For more info and booking, visit MonstersOfRockCruise.com and follow @MonstersOfRockCruise on Facebook and Instagram , and @MonstersCruise on Twitter .

Operation Monster Beach's supporting line-up includes: Lit, Winger, LA Guns, KIX, Great White, Pat Travers, H.E.A.T, Vixen, Eclipse, Killer Dwarfs, Black N' Blue, Mike Tramp, Bullet Boys, Beasto Blanco, Pink Cream 69, Faster Pussycat, Electric Boys, Joel Hoekstra, XYZ, Little Caesar, Signal 13, and John Corabi, with more to be announced. Bands will be performing on various stages on the beach and at the pools, plus there will be a variety of indoor venues throughout the two resorts.

In addition to performances, Operation Monster Beach will host interactive events between artists and cruisers, including: Artist/Cruiser Q&A sessions, Gong Show Karaoke, "So You Think You Can Shred" challenge, Cooking with Rock Stars, Name That Monster Song, and Painting With Rock Stars, Rock Stars vs Average Joe Basketball and Beach Volleyball, with more to be announced. Plus, Operation Monster Beach will host themed nights and opportunities to dine with the bands.

Sharing a remote and private beachfront location, the stunning Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa and Now Onyx Punta Cana are situated in the Uvero Alto region of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and offer chic, contemporary suites (550 square feet minimum), all-inclusive dining and drinks, free wi-fi, breathtaking beaches, and more. Guests will have full access to both resorts (located right next to each other), including 20 additional dining and bar options, a fitness center, and the Relax Spa by Pevonia®. More info below on each resort.

With a myriad of events, activities, and music to keep fans entertained day and night, MOR's Operation Monster Beach promises to be a fantasy camp, personal paradise, and the vacation of a lifetime for hard-rockin' music enthusiasts.

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The ‘Monsters of Rock Cruise’ has announced a celebratory 10th anniversary voyage for May 26-31, 2021. “ Promoter On The Blue announced MOR’s Operation Monster Beach will be taking over two private, all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this May 26th-31st and feature performances from over 20 artists, including this year’s headliner, rock icon Alice Cooper ,” states a press release.

Additional bands performing include: Lit, Winger, LA Guns, KIX, Great White, Pat Travers, H.E.A.T, Vixen, Eclipse, Killer Dwarfs, Black N’ Blue, Mike Tramp, Bullet Boys, Beasto Blanco, Pink Cream 69, Faster Pussycat, Electric Boys, Joel Hoekstra, XYZ, Little Caesar, Signal 13, and John Corabi, with more to be announced. “ Bands will be performing on various stages on the beach and at the pools, plus there will be a variety of indoor venues throughout the two resorts ,” notes the presser.

Regarding tickets, the announcement adds, “ The public on-sale kicks off today (12/3) with suites starting at $1,999 per person (double occupancy), plus a mandatory service fee of $125 per person for all guests, regardless of age. Also available are packages to extend your stay, including a two-night pre-party package for May 24-25 (featuring artist performances and entertainment themed around the birthday celebration for actress, singer, director, Calico Cooper) and an individual post-event package is available for guests wishing to stay a day or two after Operation Monster Beach has ended. More details will be announced for these extended stay options. ” Get more details and booking info over at MonstersOfRockCruise.com .

Lastly, “ In addition to performances, Operation Monster Beach will host interactive events between artists and cruisers, including: Artist/Cruiser Q&A sessions, Gong Show Karaoke, “So You Think You Can Shred” challenge, Cooking with Rock Stars, Name That Monster Song, and Painting With Rock Stars, Rock Stars vs Average Joe Basketball and Beach Volleyball, with more to be announced. Plus, Operation Monster Beach will host themed nights and opportunities to dine with the bands. ”

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Alice Cooper Leads Star-Packed 2022 Monsters of Rock Cruise

The Monsters of Rock are set to cruise again. Promoter On the Blue's at-sea concert series will be headlined by Alice Cooper for a 10th-anniversary voyage on Feb. 9-14, 2022, from Miami to ports in the Bahamas' CocoCay and Haiti's Labadee.

The slate of more than 35 other artists set to take the stage aboard the Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas includes Queensryche , Tom Keifer of Cinderella , Skid Row , L.A. Guns , Kix , Winger , Great White , Pat Travers, Y&T , Joel Hoekstra, Lillian Axe, Faster Pussycat and onetime Motley Crue  singer John Corabi, among others. Tickets go on sale today at monstersofrockcruise.com , with cabins starting at $1,799 per person. They're double occupancy, and prices don't include mandatory taxes and fee supplement.

Along with the regularly scheduled shows, fans can take part in artist/cruiser Q&A sessions, cooking and painting demonstrations with the stars, beach volleyball and games like "Gong Show Karaoke" and "So You Think You Can Shred." There will also be theme nights and opportunities to dine with and take photos alongside selected acts.

Cooper's newest album is a musical homage to his hometown titled Detroit Stories . The project, which features all surviving members of the original Alice Cooper band, emerged after he battled with COVID-19  last December.

More recently, Cooper headlined his own Coopstock benefit in April at Mesa, Ariz., but this cruise is the only future date listed on Cooper's official website .

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• May 11, 2021

The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise is set to sail on the Freedom of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International in 2022, marking the sailing’s 10th anniversary

Departing out of Miami, Florida, promoter On The Blue announced the five-night full ship charter cruise will set sail February 9 to 14  and visit two ports in CocoCay, Bahamas and Labadee, Haiti, and feature performances from Alice Cooper, along with performances from over 35 artists.

The public on-sale kicks off on May 11 at 9:00 am ET, with cabins starting at $1,799.00 per person (double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplement).

The supporting lineup for the cruise includes Queensrÿche, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Skid Row, Lit, L.A. Guns, Kix, Winger, Michael Monroe, Great White, H.E.A.T, Loudness, Pat Travers, Y&T, Eclipse, Vixen, Rose Tattoo, Black ‘N Blue, Firewind, Chris Holmes, Joel Hoekstra, Lillian Axe, Faster Pussycat, Pink Cream 69, Dangerous Toys, Killer Dwarfs, XYZ, Beasto Blanco, Electric Boys, Crazy Lixx, Little Caesar, Roxanne, Signal 13, and The Mayor of MORC – John Corabi. Plus, official cruise hosts — Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM), comedians Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine (former hosts of VH1 Classic’s hit TV show “That Metal Show”), SiriusXM’s “Ozzy’s Boneyard” and “Hair Nation” hosts Keith Roth and Lüc Carl, Nikki Blakk, Izzy and Brian, Metal DJ Will, and Ginger Fish — will be moderating Q&A’s and activities specifically designed to bring the party up a notch, the charterer said in a statement. 

In addition to performances, MORC ‘22 will host interactive events between artists and cruisers, including: Artist/Cruiser Q&A sessions, Gong Show Karaoke, “So You Think You Can Shred,” Cooking with Rock Stars, Painting With Rock Stars, Rock Stars vs Average Joe Basketball, and Beach Volleyball, with more to be announced. Furthermore, the cruise will host themed nights, opportunities to dine with selected bands, and artist photo experiences.

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MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE 2022 ANNOUNCED FEBRUARY 9-14

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The public on-sale kicks off today (5/11) at 9:00 am ET, with cabins starting at $1,799.00 per person (double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplement). For more info and booking, visit  MonstersOfRockCruise.com  and follow @MonstersOfRockCruise on  Facebook  and  Instagram , and @MonstersCruise on  Twitter .

The supporting lineup for MORC ’22 includes Queensrÿche, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Skid Row, Lit, L.A. Guns, Kix, Winger, Michael Monroe, Great White, H.E.A.T, Loudness, Pat Travers, Y&T, Eclipse, Vixen, Rose Tattoo, Black ‘N Blue, Firewind, Chris Holmes, Joel Hoekstra, Lillian Axe, Faster Pussycat, Pink Cream 69, Dangerous Toys, Killer Dwarfs, XYZ, Beasto Blanco, Electric Boys, Crazy Lixx, Little Caesar, Roxanne, Signal 13, and The Mayor of MORC - John Corabi. Plus, official cruise hosts -- Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM), comedians Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine (former hosts of VH1 Classic's hit TV show “That Metal Show”), SiriusXM’s “Ozzy’s Boneyard” and “Hair Nation” hosts Keith Roth and Lüc Carl, Nikki Blakk, Izzy and Brian, Metal DJ Will, and Ginger Fish -- will be moderating Q&A’s and activities specifically designed to bring the party up a notch.

With a myriad of events, activities, and music to keep fans entertained day and night, MORC ’22 promises to be a fantasy camp, personal paradise, and the vacation of a lifetime for hard-rockin’ music enthusiasts.

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MONSTERS ON THE MOUNTAIN ANNOUNCES DAILY LINEUPS

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INAUGURAL THREE-DAY HARD ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL  FROM THE CREATORS OF THE MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE  KICKS OFF THIS FRIDAY (10/15) IN PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE.  ALL-STAR LINEUP FEATURES OVER 20 ARTISTS INCLUDING:

TESLA, VINCE NEIL OF MOTLEY CRÜE, NIGHT RANGER, WINGER, KIX, SLAUGHTER, FIREHOUSE, GREAT WHITE, BLACK ‘N BLUE, PAT TRAVERS, BULLETBOYS, VIXEN, KINGDOM COME, HEAVENS EDGE, RHINO BUCKET, PARADISE KITTY, LILIAC, NATIVE SONS, AND MORE and    HOSTED BY EDDIE TRUNK, DON JAMIESON, AND JIM FLORENTINE.

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Pigeon Forge, TN (October 13, 2021) ─The daily lineups have been announced for the inaugural Monsters on the Mountain (MOTM) , a three-day hard rock music experience brought to you by the creators of the pioneering Monsters of Rock Cruise , kicking off this Friday (10/15) , Saturday (10/16) , and Sunday (10/17) at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge in Tennessee ’s beautiful Great Smoky Mountains .

This immersive fan and artist celebration will be the first “Monsters” event in almost two years, so attendees will definitely be celebrating MOTM’s theme, You Can Still Rock In America! , as they witness performances from over 20 rock acts, plus an array of interactive events and activities . Passes come with complimentary parking (capacity controlled) and unlimited access to the performances, along with access to the Rock N’ Roll Vendor Market , Rock N’ Roll Art Gallery , and The Ultimate Tailgate Party (featuring a beer garden, food, vendors, live DJ, axe throwing brought to you by The Axe House Pigeon Forge, and more).

Top of the Mountain VIP passes are sold out, but general admission three-day passes (starting at $265.00 per person, plus taxes and fees) and individual day passes (starting as low as $80.00 per person, plus taxes and fees) are still available. Passes will also be available to purchase at the box office onsite the day of. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit MonstersOnTheMountain.com and follow Monsters of Rock Cruise on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter for updates as well.

Kicking off the festivities is the MOTM pre-party tomorrow (10/14) from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm at Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge (2050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge) , hosted by Eddie Trunk and featuring a “That Metal Show” reunion with Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson ; plus live music performances by Mark Evans of Heavens Edge and “The Mayor” John Corabi . No cover charge to enter and click here to watch the event teaser.

The lineup for the inaugural Monsters on the Mountain features: Tesla , Vince Neil of Motley Crüe , Night Ranger , Winger , Kix , Slaughter , Firehouse , Great White , Black ‘N Blue , Pat Travers , BulletBoys , Vixen , Kingdom Come , Heavens Edge, Rhino Bucket , Liliac , Paradise Kitty , Native Sons , John Corabi , Anthony Corder , Randy Hansen , and Jeff Scott Soto & Jason Bieler. Serving as official event hosts are Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM) and comedians Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine (former hosts of VH1 Classic’s hit TV show, “That Metal Show”). Plus, SiriusXM ’s Boneyard and Hair Nation are certain to keep the party going.

In addition, the Wentworth Gallery will be at MOTM all weekend, hosting fine art paintings by Charlie Benante of Anthrax , Brian Wheat of Tesla , Paul Stanley , Rick Allen , Rick Ocasek and Carla Harvey of the Butcher Babies .

Day-by-day lineups are below and for any schedule updates that may occur, visit the “Daily Schedule” page on MOTM’s official website.

Lineup for Friday, October 15 th :

11:00 am – 6:00 pm: VIP Check-in open

12:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Tailgate Area open

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Brian & Izzy (Tailgate Area)

12:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Box Office, Ticket Sales, & Check-in open for all

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Eddie Trunk Live (Tailgate Area)

2:45 pm: VIP Entrance opens

3:00 pm: Main Entrance and Rock Arena doors open

3:00 pm – 9:00 pm: VIP Lounge open

3:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Rock N’ Roll Market open (Greenbriar Hall)

3:30 pm: Native Sons (Rock Arena)

4:40 pm: Heavens Edge (Tailgate Area)

5:15 pm: John Corabi (Tailgate Area)

6:00 pm: Kingdom Come (Rock Arena)

7:00 pm: Kix (Rock Arena)

8:00 pm: Night Ranger (Rock Arena)

9:20 pm: Vince Neil of Motley Crüe (Rock Arena)

Lineup for Saturday, October 16 th :

10:00 am – 6:30 pm: Tailgate Area open

10:30 am – 9:00 pm: Box Office, Ticket Sales, & Check-in open for all

10:45 am: Check-in for Wake & Paint (ticket holders only)(south entrance – wristbands only entrance)

11:00 am: Wake & Paint (ticket holders only)(Painting Area)

11:45 am: VIP Entrance opens

12:00 pm: Anthony Corder (Tailgate Area)

12:00 pm: Main Entrance and Rock Arena doors open

12:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Rock N’ Roll Market open (Greenbriar Hall)

1:00 pm: Brian & Izzy (Tailgate Area)

1:00 pm: Rhino Bucket (Rock Arena)

2:00 pm: Vella La Vella (Tailgate Area)

3:00 pm: Randy Hansen (Tailgate Area)

3:15 pm: John Corabi (Rock Arena)

4:00 pm: Jeff Scott Soto & Jason Beiler (Rock Arena)

5:00 pm: Pat Travers (Rock Arena)

6:00 pm: Firehouse (Rock Arena)

7:30 pm: Winger (Rock Arena)

8:30 pm: Tesla (Rock Arena)

10:00 pm: After Party: Signal 13 (Rock Arena)

Lineup for Sunday, October 17 th :

9:30 am – 7:30 pm: Box Office, Ticket Sales, & Check-in open for all

10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Tailgate Area open

10:30 am: Randy Hansen (Tailgate Area)

10:45 am: VIP Entrance opens

11:00 am: Main Entrance and Rock Arena doors open

11:00 am – 8:00 pm: Rock N’ Roll Market open (Greenbriar Hall)

11:45 am: Paradise Kitty (Rock Arena)

12:00 pm: Randy Hansen (Tailgate Area)

12:45 pm: Liliac (Rock Arena)

2:00 pm: Black ‘N Blue (Rock Arena)

3:05 pm: BulletBoys (Rock Arena)

4:00 pm: Jeff Scott Soto & Jason Beiler (Tailgate Area)

5:00 pm: Vixen (Rock Arena)

6:00 pm: Slaughter (Rock Arena)

7:15 pm: Great White (Rock Arena)

8:25 pm: After Party: Hardwired

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With a myriad of events, activities, and music to keep fans entertained day and night, Monsters on the Mountain promises to be the biggest event of 2021 for hard rock music enthusiasts.

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A leader in cruise charter innovation, Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC) has sailed over 30,000 passengers in the last decade. The principles of MORC have deep roots in the music industry, providing world-class cruise ship production management for celebrities and musical artists for decades. MORC has set the industry standard for themed music cruises and fan experiences and has played a key role in the development of ground-breaking theme cruise concepts. Monsters on the Mountain (MOTM) is the latest spinoff event created exclusively as a three-day, land-based festival with the inaugural program being held in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on October 15-17, 2021. Click here for exclusive MOTM merch and click here for exclusive MORC merch, including face masks, T-shirts, hats, neck gaiters, and more. For more info, visit MonstersOnTheMountain.com .

PHOTOS + REVIEW — Monsters of Rock Cruise 2020 /// February 8-13, 2020

by Randy Cook • April 7, 2020

This was my third consecutive time sailing on the Monsters of Rock cruise! Once the non-stop rock ‘n roll adventure ship returned for the third year in a row, I said to my friend and fellow cruisers how it was the funnest week ever once again. Each year just seems to keep topping itself to the point that once I hit my tenth consecutive cruise, I will ascertain both critical mass and heavy metal nirvana.

This year I achieved nearly total exhaustion as the minutes ticked down on the final (and personal record breaking) performance I saw onboard. I attempted to take in literally every show that I possibly could and with forty-nine bands aboard and most of them playing two shows, this year I saw an astonishing SIXTY-ONE performance sets and loved every single head-banging moment!

Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

My cabin mates and I once again opted to make the drive down to Fort Lauderdale the day before the cruise departure to eliminate any sort of travel delay that might prevent us from sailing. Once again, my brother in law, John was along for the adventure and this year he brought his friend Barry. Barry heard John’s tales of how much fun we had aboard the 2019 Monsters of Rock Cruise and was eager to join in and experience the fun for himself.

We booked the moment the alumni early booking became available which gave us a very patient eight-month wait from the time we committed to the time the ship left the dock. Finally the day of arrives and we make our way to the port. Embarkation could not have been any smoother ; we were through the security lines quickly, got checked in and had our feet on the deck in a matter of about fifteen minutes. A quick find of our cabin to drop off luggage and we head out to find lunch and explore the ship. For this year’s cruise, again we were on a Royal Caribbean Freedom Class ship so the layout was almost exactly the same as the past two years. Already at the very start of this adventure, I know the layout of the ship and the quickest ways to and between the different venues, as once again with so many bands onboard there were schedule conflicts of multiple bands playing at the same time at different ends of the ship.

For this year, John and I were on the photo experience team where we would be part of the group of photographers who took the cruiser/band meet and greet photos. Every cruiser has the chance to get a photo with (almost) all of the bands at various scheduled times and this photo team opportunity added a completely new dimension to my cruise experience. It gave me an extended amount of time to hang with the band(s) I was doing the photo shoot for, as well as to interact with literally every single person who came through my line. It was awesome.

After the mandatory pre-sail muster station drill we had a photography team meeting, mainly so we all knew exactly what was expected of us pre, during and post shoot, and it gave us all the chance to put names to faces after being in a Facebook chat group for the prior several weeks. This year there was a delay in completing the pool stage build and since I was slotted for the first photo experience soon after we sailed sadly I did to get to enjoy any live music until later in the night. As nervous going in as I was, my photo shoot with Paradise Kitty went really well I thought – the Kittens were super fun and friendly, laughing, joking, and enjoying their interaction with each and every cruiser who posed for a photo with them.

The entire cruise is designed as a total immersive rock ‘n roll experience with like-minded brothers and sisters from all across the globe. You have access to hang with the artists and their entourage, some of whom really make it a point to hang with the fans and bring it down to a person-to-person level—which to me really solidifies the camaraderie of how music brings people together and how we are all there to celebrate all things rock ‘n roll. Often I would see members of one band in the crowd taking in the performance of another band.

This whole event could never take place without the hard work of all the people behind the scenes, so I would like to take a moment here and express my gratitude for all of their efforts. It is a total team effort to figure out the logistics of having 49 bands play across four different locations aboard a cruise ship and make it seem like an effortless event to those of us attending. Job well done! One of my work friends had much more interest in how the behind-the-scenes part worked than who was doing the rocking. And once again a special shout-out to the venue security team members as I have gotten to know several of them these past three years in the downtime we have waiting either for the doors to the venue to open or the band to go on.

My brother-in-law John and Steve from the MORC security team

This year I saw literally so many shows that there is just not enough room to write about each one. Instead, I will share my highlights of each day and at the end of this story include a chronological day-by-day list of the performances I attended onboard. The overall highlight for me is seeing my friends again that I have made from prior cruises as well as meeting new peeps.

Besides reconnecting with my friends, seeing the awe of how killer of a time we were already having in Barry’s eyes, photographing Paradise Kitty’s photo experience, the first day’s musical highlight most definitely was seeing Lync Mob again and one of my all time favorite guitarists, George Lynch, simply just shred right before my eyes. 

As much as I have been in awe of this man’s musical talents since my teenage years back in the 1980s, I was floored at some of the things Mr. Lynch shared at his guitar clinic a few days later. He has several solos back from his days in Dokken that I hold in the absolute highest regards. Released back in 1985, his solo in Dokken’s “In My Dreams” to me is the quintessential 80’s metal sound. In addition, this day I got to see the very first band I ever saw live back in 1984 when Autograph was the opener for Van Halen. Even though it was just a fleeting moment, seeing Autograph made me feel like I was a kid again.

Autograph — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

Each subsequent morning started with breakfast with my cabin mates as we discussed events of the prior night (if we had been apart at different shows) as well as the schedule for the day ahead and who was going to which show. We would try and map out a plan to figure out when there would be time for dinner instead of a hot dog or hamburger on the run. Our second day aboard was jam packed for me seeing a total of fourteen shows but the one that stands out for me above all else was the Lizzy Borden show.

Lizzy Borden — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

From each of the kick ass legendary artists and bands I got to see this day, the discussion the next morning at breakfast (both John and Barry tapped out before Lizzy Borden started) was me gushing over what I had witnessed the prior night. Only because of Faster Pussycat playing their infamous annual pool stage party did I miss the beginning of the Lizzy Borden show (there is one of those too many things to do at once conflicts – a total first world problem to have) but from the spectacle I did see, wow what a freaking stage presence, like leave me speechless awesome!

The set was a theatrical masterpiece with multiple mask and costume changes, crazy wild lighting effects and an on stage ‘sacrifice’ of a scantily clad young lady. I guess I was either watching or photographing the guitarists before I realized the ‘blood’ was gushing out of her neck and Lizzy was catching some of it in this little silver bucket. After the ‘sacrifice’ was dragged off stage Lizzy cheerfully distributed trickles of droplets of said collected ‘blood’ all over the heads and shoulders of those in the first couple of rows. Not many concert related events leave me speechless but this one for sure did!

The best part of this story is how after this show ended and the masses headed for a late night snack we saw several crew members gasp and rush up to those covered in ‘blood’ asking how they got hurt and calling over their radios for immediate medical assistance. I know it is a crazy thing to find humor in something like that but once word spread to the late night crew that it was part of the show and not a mass medical emergency, I saw several crew posing for photos with horn throwing cruisers proudly showing off their sacrificial anointment. Interesting note for Lizzy’s second show, the first five rows of seats in the theater were covered in plastic.

Our third day arrives and oh my gosh could anything top what I had witnessed just a few short hours ago?? Multiple highlights from today including getting to see the band I was most excited about seeing once the lineup was revealed; discovering an absolutely jamming new band I had never heard of and having the photo pit to myself for all three songs of Doro Pesch’s pool stage set.

On both of my prior sailing on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, I discovered a kick ass band that I never knew existed before seeing them play onboard and this year was no different. Seeing as how I was trying to take in every show I possible could photograph, I ventured to see the band H.E.A.T and as we were waiting one of my photographer mates (he is from the UK) was astonished that I had never even heard of this band. He told me to prepare myself and I was “…about to be rocked the f*ck out!” From the first note I was totally blown away by the raw energy this band exudes on the stage, the lead singer just a non-stop ball of fire prowling back and forth across the stage, stepping out onto the row of speakers separating the band from us photographers and the crowd just behind me. Some real solid down to earth rock in roll out of Sweden with this band and their second show was now squarely in my sights as one not to miss.

H.E.A.T. — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

As motioned before about having to make choices of who to see with multiple bands playing at the same time, somehow for Doro Pesch’s second show all of the photographers were off somewhere else. I had the entire pool stage photo pit to myself for those first three songs that always seem to be over with before you know it. It was a fun experience as I had each of the band members and especially Doro’s direct interaction with my lens. I know I absolutely nailed several shots of the “Queen of Heavy Metal” with her Horns Raised in the air! Absolutely kick ass!

DORO — Doro Pesch with her Horns Raised \m/— Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

Once the full cruise lineup was announced Mac Sabbath was the band I was most excited about seeing. The self-appointed founders of “drive thru metal’ band don McDonald’s character costumes and switch up the lyrics of Black Sabbath songs to center around fast food. As silly as the combination sounds they really pull it off brilliantly to where even the “Prince of Darkness” Ozzy Osbourne himself   mentioned he was ‘…mainly impressed by “the clownery” but called the spoof “fun” and “funny as fuck”…’. [i] Having no idea who is actually under those costumes, anytime I would see someone with an “Artist” badge onboard who I did not recognize I wondered if they were part of the awesome spoof. Their show was everything I could have hoped for (except for better lighting n that venue), it was funny, the band straight out rocks, and everyone in there seemed to be enjoying the performance as much as I was.

Mac Sabbath — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

Earlier I made mention of my mental flooring while attending George Lynch’s guitar clinic. Weeks later as I write this (and still when you read this), I was and am astounded to find out that the man I hold in such high regard as one of the greatest axe men on the planet is currently taking guitar lessons. Mr. Lynch shared with us that he can not play his own music the same way twice in a row so literally every time any of us had seen him live, his playing was different from other performances. Also shared was how he can not play Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (my understanding is that is a song for newbie guitar players to try and master), and he proceeded to butcher the first few notes of said classic, laughed and said “No more of that” and took other questions from the audience. I attended this with my photog friend Allyson and she could see the surprise on my face and told me she already knew this but wanted it to be a surprise to me. Just like with the Lizzy Borden show the prior night, I was speechless and am now even more of a George Lynch fan after the fact.

Lynch Mob — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

By the start of our fourth day my feet, shoulders and neck were already beyond sore from all of the walking, standing, headbanging, and photographing. However, I am a die-hard trooper and forged ahead with another plethora of shows this day and my second photo experience shoot with the band Cold Sweat. My photo shoot with Cold Sweat was another fun experience. Extended time hanging with the guys in the band and listening to them discuss additions/subtractions to the setlist for their upcoming show was quite fascinating. I figured details like this are set well in advance and here they are saying “…we need to get this sh*t figured out….”.

Cold Sweat — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

Besides all of the killer rock I got to witness, believe it or not, the highlight of the day for me was putting my camera away for a short while and taking a seat with my Canadian peeps Allyson and Ben, sitting back, watching and enjoying Tesla’s second and final show for the cruise. This was my tenth time seeing Tesla over the years and they still sound as kick ass today as they did when I first saw them in 1989. There was also the second performance of Mac Sabbath and after seeing the clownery the day before I was even more excited to see them again. As expected hilarity ensued and I was hooked as a fan of theirs even more. One funny note here, just prior to our photo experience team assignments being set, we were asked if we had any requests as to which band each of us would like to photo and Mac Sabbath was at the top of my list. Sadly, they did not do a photo experience but I was still able to get a photo with guitarist Slayer MacCheeze.

The legendary Slayer MacCheeze of Mac Sabbath — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

Our last day stated with a surprise, Barry had gone down to the guest services desk to pay off his room bill and discovered that we each had been given a $50 room credit! Since I was still suffering the effects of my age on my feet and other body parts I mentioned from the day before, I immediately arranged to use my room credit on a much-needed massage. I knew this was the only way I would be able to bring this cruise home with every show I can possibly manage to take in on our last day. I felt like a completely new person after my hour massage and ready for another day’s adventure.

Once again, this day held so many musical highlights it is hard to touch on them all. I have the uncanny ability to be in just the right spot in the photo pit when Extreme plays on the pool deck (two years in a row now) and axe man extraordinaire Nuno Bettencourt works his magic right in front of me. This year I got a thirty shot burst of Nuno shredding where literally every shot in in the sequence could be a rock magazine centerfold.

Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

Once again, the Lizzy Borden show did not disappoint for its theatricality – I am so fascinated with this band that I would love to see them again where I could see their entire set. I remember from my teenage years a friend who was really into this band and constantly played one of their cassettes when we hung out. Beyond that, they never really got on my musical radar until I saw them on this cruise. Now I will never miss one of their shows when they tour my area. A second show with Lynch Mob, a second show with British Lion and legendary bassist Steve Harris of Iron Maiden fame, a second H.E.A.T show, a second Vixen show, an second Paradise Kitty show and the list of highlights just goes on and on.

Steve Harris of British Lion — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

Vixen — Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 ⭐ February 8-13, 2020 ⭐ Port — Miami, FL ⭐ Photos by Randy Cook — instagram.com/horns_raised

Probably the biggest highlight of the day occurred in the waning minutes of the last band that I got to see. Wanting to capture the moment and friendship I share with a few special photographer peeps, we set up a meeting spot to get a group photo of a few of us together before we had to part ways once again.

Feels like there was so much jam packed fun on the cruise I could have written about it for days. The only way to truly experience how immersive and fun this cruise is would be to go on it for yourself. For three years in a row now, my friends and I have had so many stories to share with each other as we made the drive home (my cabin mates and I were not always together at the same show). Three years in a row I have booked for the next year’s cruise the moment the alumni booking opened up. I highly recommend anyone who is a rock ‘n roll fan to experience this at least once, as I am certain they will be hooked just as I was and become a regular face in the Monsters of Rock Cruise crowd.

Tickets for Monsters of Rock Cruise 2021 are available here .

Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 Live Review + Photos by Randy Cook /// @horns_raised

Chronological list of the bands I saw onboard the 2020 Monsters of Rock Cruise:

February 8, 2020 : Heavy Pettin Kix Keel Lynch Mob Tokyo Motor Fist Autograph

February 9, 2020: Joel Hoekstra Doro Pesch Y&T Stryper British Lion Tesla Kix Richie Kotzen Krokus Atomic Punks Steelheart Paradise Kitty Faster Pussycat Lizzy Borden

February 10, 2020: Steelheart Slaughter Keel Winger Extreme H.E.A.T. Doro Pesch Vixen Black n Blue D-A-D Honeymoon Suite Mac Sabbath The Quireboys Kingdom Come Faster Pussycat

February 11, 2020: Autograph Enuff Z’Nuff Stryper Thunder Tesla Kings X Firehouse Hardcore Superstar Mac Sabbath Raven The Quireboys Honeymoon Suite Burning Rain

February 12, 2020: Hardcore Superstar Cold Sweat Kingdom Come Extreme Lizzy Borden Firehouse H.E.A.T British Lion Slaughter Diemonds Lynch Mob Vixen Paradise Kitty

[i] https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/see-ozzy-osbourne-meet-mcdonalds-themed-black-sabbath-parody-band-767637/

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The rockin' boat ride sets sail from Miami in February, hitting the Bahamas and Haiti along the way

The Monsters of Rock Cruise will return in 2022 with a lineup headlined by Alice Cooper and featuring a who’s who of ’80s hair-metal bands. The rockin’ boat trip sets sail February 9th from Miami, hitting the Bahamas and Haiti before returning on February 14th.

The cruise also serves as a trip back in time, as ’80s stalwarts like Queensrÿche , Skid Row , Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, L.A. Guns, Kix, Winger, Michael Monroe, Great White, Loudness, Vixen, and more will all be aboard. ’90s rockers Lit are also on the bill for the Monsters of Rock Cruise, which will be hosted by former That Metal Show stars Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine, among others.

The itinerary will take attendees from Miami to the private CocoCay port on the Bahamas, followed by the private island of Labadee in Haiti. Among the activities at the various stops will be amusement parks, zip lining, snorkel safaris, kayak tours, and more.

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