“Pre-parties, sail away? expect the unexpected … The rules of Rock N Roll engagement have changed and we can’t wait to bring you the party of a lifetime!”
— Monsters of Rock Cruise
MS NEWS / May 7th 2027 — The next edition of the annual Monsters of Rock Cruise has officially announced that their 2027 festival on water will set sail from Los Angeles, California on May 6th – 11th 2027.
The 2027 cruise will be the second to port out of Southern California with the previous being a full decade earlier in 2016.
Now as we count down the days – 364 to be exact – the first wave of 20 bands have been announced via the MORC official social media platforms and the initial listing of bands is an epic one headlined by Tesla, KK’s Priest and Winger.
Other acts listed are Sebastian Bach, H.E.A.T., L.A. Guns, Armored Saint, Harem Scarem, Eclipse, Hardcore Superstar, Tyketto, The Cruel Intentions, Tuk Smith, Cold Sweat, The Poodles, Babylon A.D., Sisters Doll, Wednesday 13, Confess and Shotgun Mistress.
As is standard for the MORC team they announce bands in waves so fans can be sure that throughout the summer and beyond there will be multiple announcements on-going.
Last year’s 2026 cruise featured 55 artists from countries around the world and one can expect dozens more to be added in the coming months.
The Monsters of Rock Cruise official statement about 2027 is shared below…
Monsters of Rock Cruise / May 7th 2026
Kick the tires and light the fires.. The Monsters Of Rock Cruise is coming to the west coast!
Everyone on the 2026 cruise got this flyer, but it’s time to let let everyone know, we are going to invade Los Angeles in 2027!
It’s been 10 years since we cruised from LA, and we are excited to be back in Hollywood! This will be a whole new experience, new bands, more music…. Ports? We don’t need no stinking ports!
Pre-parties, sail away? expect the unexpected … The rules of Rock N Roll engagement have changed and we can’t wait to bring you the party of a lifetime!
BANDS!? So many more to announce, so stay tuned! For now, raise your glasses and cheer our starting line up to MORC 2027! #monstersofrockcruise
Metal Sludge will create a running list of bands in alphabetical order and as they are announced we will update and add to this article.
Armored Saint (from Los Angeles)
Babylon A.D. (from San Francisco)
Bach, Sebastian (the classic voice of Skid Row)
Cold Sweat (feat: Marc Ferrari of Keel)
Confess (from Iran)
Cruel Intentions, The (from Norway feat: Lizzy DeVine of Vains Of Jenna)
Eclipse (from Sweden)
Hardcore Superstar (from Sweden)
Harem Scarem (from Canada)
H.E.A.T. (from Sweden)
KK’s Priest (feat: KK Downing of Judas Priest and Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens)
L.A. Guns (from Hollywood)
Poodles, The (from Sweden)
Shotgun Mistress (from Australia)
Sisters Doll (from Australia)
Tesla (from Sacramento)
Tuk Smith (from Nashville)
Tyketto (from New York City)
Wednesday 13 (the voice of Murderdolls)
Winger (from New York City)
Ready, Set, MORC!
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