SHIPROCKED masterminds at ASK4 ENTERTAINMENT just dropped the lineup for the 16th voyage of the floating rock circus known as SHIPROCKED. Mark your calendars: January 25-31, 2026, aboard the Carnival Horizon. We’re hitting Miami, Half Moon Cay, the shiny new Celebration Key (because one Bahama stop isn’t enough), and Nassau. Pack your sunscreen and your air guitar.
This year’s theme? Greek mythology. Because nothing says “rock and roll” like togas and tridents. The lineup’s stacked with 25+ bands, including HALESTORM (they’re closing the party with a “get wet and wild” finale in Nassau—no, not that kind, but we’re not judging). Also on board: MOTIONLESS IN WHITE (promising to out-pirate Jack Sparrow), KNOCKED LOOSE (mosh pits at sea, anyone?), and AWOLNATION (pulling double duty with his side project THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA—because why not?).
Fun fact: AVATAR’s circus-metal antics might just make you forget you’re on a boat. And shoutout to KITTIE, the OG queens of metal, still slaying after 25 years. Oh, and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES? They’ll probably start a punk riot in the buffet line.
Other acts: WAGE WAR, STARSET (space rock in the middle of the ocean—meta), SLEEP THEORY, FROM ASHES TO NEW, and a small army of others, including THE STOWAWAYS (your favorite supergroup of randoms).
HALESTORM’s quote: “Bring your horns. And maybe a towel.” MOTIONLESS IN WHITE’s Chris: “We’re gonna make Disney pirates look like toddlers.” AWOLNATION’s Aaron: “Two bands, one cruise. Don’t ask how we pulled this off.”
Pro tip: Cabins are selling faster than a mosh pit clears when the buffet opens. Book at www.shiprocked.com. Bonus: Rock-themed yoga, karaoke with actual bands, and a dodgeball tournament (because why not throw things at strangers?).
PS: The SHIPROCKED charity auction has raised over $1M to fight cancer. Because even pirates have hearts. Also, their podcast, MAKING WAVEs, is a thing. Hosted by Chad and Justin—your new background noise for laundry day.
