HELLBOUND 2026 ARTIST UPDATE

Dear Hellbound 2026 Guests,
We regret to advise that Northlane will no longer be appearing on the upcoming Hellbound 2026 voyage.
 
A statement from Northlane:
“Since joining the lineup over a year ago, the plans surrounding our forthcoming album have changed significantly. We want the live introduction of Anemoia to be a defining moment for Northlane.
With our Australian headline tour fast approaching, we need to prioritise the time and preparation required to deliver those shows, and the next chapter of Northlane, at a new standard.  We’re sorry to everyone who was looking forward to seeing us onboard, and we appreciate your understanding.”
 
We are pleased to announce the addition of Sunk Loto to the 2026 lineup.  
One of Australia’s most distinctive and influential heavy bands, Sunk Loto have returned with renewed energy, a formidable live show and some of the strongest new music of their career.
Originally formed on Queensland’s Gold Coast in 1997 while still teenagers, the band signed with Epic Records/Sony Music in 1999 and quickly established themselves as a major force in Australian heavy music. Their debut EP Society Anxiety arrived in 1999 making enormous waves, followed by Big Picture Lies in 2000 and the landmark Between Birth and Death in 2003 — an album that remains a cult favourite more than two decades later.

After disbanding in 2007, Sunk Loto returned in 2022 following a 15-year absence. The band has returned bigger than ever with sold-out shows across Australia, reconnecting the band with long-time fans while introducing them to a new generation.
Since reforming, Sunk Loto have released three powerful new singles — “The Gallows Wait” (2023), “God Complex” (2024) and “Dead Shadows” (2026) — each showcasing a band sounding heavier, sharper and more vital than ever. With their first new album in more than 20 years now taking shape for 2027, Sunk Loto are once again moving forward at full force — combining the legacy of one of Australia’s most revered heavy bands with an exciting new chapter that is only just beginning.
 
We look forward to welcoming you on board and sharing an incredible inaugural Hellbound heavy cruise experience in October.

- Hellbound team