Parkway Drive Headlines the Inaugural Hellbound Cruise 2026
The three-day heavy metal extravaganza also features performances from Polaris Northlane, The Butterfly Effect and more.
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Australia’s newest music festival, Hellbound, sets sail in October 2026 with a lineup headlined by metalcore legends Parkway Drive.
The brainchild of Destroy All Lines and Choose Your Cruise, Hellbound is a three-night cruise launching from Sydney Harbour on Thursday, October 22 and returning Sunday, October 25 2006.
The ultimate headbanger’s paradise is headlined by Parkway Drive and features performances from some of the biggest names in the Oz heavy metal scene, including Polaris, Northlane, The Butterfly Effect, Make Them Suffer, In Hearts Wake, Belle Haven and Bloom.
Also on the bill are Chez, Diamond Construct, Future Static, Ocean Sleeper, Reliqa, The Beautiful Monument, The Gloom in the Corner, To The Grave and Windwaker.
If that’s not enough to get you up and about, the three-night cruise will feature themed nights, artist-hosted experiences, late-night DJ sets from Taking Back Saturday DJs and more.
The luxury Carnival Splendor vessel has been decked out for all your needs and boasts a custom-built main stage, a fully equipped fitness centre and Cloud 9 Spa for those who want to get a bit of R&R between performances.
Choose Your Cruise Joint CEO Marius Els says of the cruise: “We have talked about launching a metal cruise for many years, and the Choose Your Cruise team is thrilled to finally bring this vision to life. We're excited to add HELLBOUND to our lineup of successful cruise brands, and we have the perfect ship to deliver an unforgettable experience. A huge thanks to Destroy All Lines and Parkway Drive for their support in making this happen.”
Destory All Lines Head Promotor Chris O’Brien adds: “I have been in discussion with Choose Your Cruise for years discussing a way to launch a Metal Cruise in Australia and I’m absolutely thrilled we have managed to pull this off. At Destroy All Lines we are always pushing the boundary with the experiences we offer the fans and ‘HELLBOUND’ is going to be one for the ages! Marius, Mick and his team are experts in their field and we couldn’t be in safer hands having them produce this incredible Festival on the open seas for our fans.”
Those who don’t want to miss out on a cabin can register for the pre-sale, which kicks off Monday, May 12 at 9:30am local time, here. General on-sale begins Thursday, May 15 at 9:30am local time via destroyalllines.com.
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Keen on sailing the high seas with all these incredible bands? Rooms start at $1548 for the Interior Cabin and go up to $3540 for the luxury Suites, but if you can wrangle up a group of three or four, the prices are cheaper per person.
The price of accommodation also covers band performances, onboard activities, main meals and venue access. With space for up to 2,500 punters, the cruise ship includes 24 lounges and bars, seven hot tubs, water slides, mini golf and more.
Need to line your stomach for a long day of partying? Carnival Splendor’s Lido Marketplace has something for every appetite, including a late-night pizza bar and ice cream station.
Understanding how tough times are, Destroy All Lines are offering payment packages with repayments split over 12 months. There’s an incentive for those who want to pay in full, with a $250 off cashback per cabin. Check out the cost of each cabin below.
Interior – From $129/month (12 monthly payments - per person/two in a cabin) / $1548 all up
Ocean View – From $167/month (12 monthly payments - per person/two in a cabin) / $2004 all up
Balcony – From $222/month (12 monthly payments - per person/two in a cabin) / $2664 all up
Suites – From $295/month (12 monthly payments - per person/two in a cabin) / $3540 all up
In the words of Destory All Lines, “Whether you're a fan of deathcore breakdowns, salivate over old school thrash, or love some progressive grooves, Hellbound is set to be the ultimate heavy experience on the high seas like no other. Prepare to sail into the abyss in 2026!”
Hellbound takes place from Thursday, October 22, to Sunday, October 25. For ticketing information, visit destroyalllines.com.
Hellbound Cruise 2026 Lineup
Thursday 22 October - Sunday 25 October 2026
Departs & Arrives From Sydney
Parkway Drive
Polaris
Northlane | The Butterfly Effect
Make Them Suffer | In Hearts Wake
In Alphabetical Order:
Belle Haven | Bloom | CHEZ | Diamond Construct
Future Static | Ocean Sleeper | Reliqa
The Beautiful Monument | The Gloom In The Corner
To The Grave | Windwaker
+ Taking Back Saturday DJs
Stage Host: MANOV
