41-Year-Old Man Went Overboard During Heavy Metal ‘Headbangers Boat' Cruise

Norwegian Pearl cruise ship.Photo:David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

A man has gone missing while attending a heavy metal-themed “Headbanger’s Boat” cruise out of Miami, according to the cruise line.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time,” the spokesperson said. The passenger’s identity has not been released at this time.

The Coast Guard and Headbanger’s Boat organizers did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.

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The cruise’s inaugural voyage began on Oct. 31 and was scheduled to end on Nov. 4, the day after the passenger’s disappearance.

The Norwegian Pearl was on its return voyage from Nassau, Bahamas, when the guest went missing, according to Norwegian Cruise Line’s spokesperson. Passengers spent a day in the capital before boarding the ship, which was headed back to Miami, per the cruise’s website.

Lamb of God was slated to perform two sets throughout the four-day cruise.

Several other metal bands — including fellow Grammy-nominated groups, such as Mastodon, Hatebreed, GWAR and Shadows Fall — were also slated toperform on the boat.

An investigation into the passenger’s disappearance is ongoing, the NCL spokesperson added.

source: people.com