
"ShipRocked pulled out of the Port of Miami on Sunday, January 25th, for a unforgettable start to the music festival at sea celebrating its Sweet 16 birthday. However, ShipRocked 2026 felt different from the moment the Carnival Horizon left the Port of Miami. Bigger ship, deeper lineup, heavier moments. This year's edition wasn't just a party at sea; it was a living, breathing ecosystem of metal, community, and collective release."
"The festival officially ignited with Mount Olympus, where Zeus Skully and Cookie welcomed ShipRockers like mythological cruise directors presiding over the loudest family reunion imaginable. Avatar handled sail-away duties with theatrical flair, emerging in robes and drinking rum punches like ritual offerings. Their set leaned into both spectacle and substance, debuting the new track "Don't Go Into the Forest" alongside fan favorites like "Let It Burn." As night fell, Starset transformed the deck into a cinematic arena, their synth-heavy anthems soaring into the open air."
ShipRocked 2026 departed Port of Miami aboard the larger Carnival Horizon, offering a denser lineup and heavier moments that framed the event as a metal-focused community and release. Day one featured Mount Olympus introductions by Zeus Skully and Cookie, followed by Avatar's theatrical sail-away set with rum punches and the debut of "Don't Go Into the Forest" alongside "Let It Burn." Starset turned the deck into a cinematic arena with synth-driven anthems including "MANIFEST" and "Monster," and an encore of "Toksik." Sleep Theory packed the Liquid Lounge with breakout performances of "Fallout," "Parasite," and "Just a Mistake." Wage War closed the deck with authority.
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