QUEENSRŸCHE's official website has been updated with the following:

Drink Geoff’s Tate’s Wine, Insania and donate to the National Military Family Association during the ShipRocked cruise.

Queensrÿche will host a private wine party for ShipRocked passengers during the cruise this November, to benefit the National Military Family Association. Guests can come drink Insania and party with Queensrÿche, and donate to a great cause all at the same time.

ShipRocked passengers who wish to attend this special onboard event will need to contact Amy Locati at Three Rivers Winery (509.526.WINE (9463), to make a $20.00 donation in advance of the cruise, in order gain entrance once on the ship.

Seating is limited so please call right away. Of course you must already be booked on the ShipRocked cruise to enjoy this event, so visit getshiprocked.com for cabin reservations and additional info.

BraveWords.com recently received the following:

Did you buy tickets to Iowa's recently canceled Rock Gone Wild Festival only to be left "holding the bag?"

The thoughtful minds behind the forthcoming ShipRocked cruise (getshiprocked.com) want to help you get your head-banging festival experience back on track!

ShipRocked is a five day floating rock festival on the MSC Poesia that will be departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on November 15th, 2009 and will feature onboard performances by QUEENSRŸCHE, TESLA, RATT, SKID ROW, BROKEN TEETH, ENDEVERAFTER, LYNAM, NIKI BARR BAND, STEREOSIDE and STONERIDER.

For a limited time only, you can save $100.00 on your ShipRocked cabin when making a new reservation! Just e-mail proof of your Rock Gone Wild ticket purchase to rgw@getshiprocked.com or fax it to 1-615-250-7983.

If you're one of the lucky ones who have already booked their ShipRocked experience, yet find yourself to also be a disappointed owner of a seemingly worthless Rock Gone Wild Festival ticket, no worries! Simply send an e-mail or fax and you'll receive a $100 onboard credit, to spend as you wish during the cruise.

A very generous, yet jilted, Rock Gone Wild ticket holder (who wishes to remain anonymous), is sponsoring the cost of this special promotion as a way to "spread the rock" to fellow frustrated fans!

This offer is only valid through September 30th! Cash-in your discount today and get booked on the ultimate rock and roll vacation with a backstage pass, featuring intimate concerts, exclusive meet and greets with all artists, heavy metal karaoke, guitar hero competitions, theme nights, contests, charity auctions and so much more!

ShipRocked sails November 15th - 20tj, 2009 on the beautiful MSC Poesia.

The Poesia (msccruisesusa.com/fleet/poesia-cruise-ship.htm) is the third vessel in the MSC Cruise Line's "Musica" family of ships. This ship features MSC Cruise Line's signature Italian inspired decor, impeccable service, sumptuous cuisine in multiple restaurants, beautiful swimming pools, hot tubs plus a full-service spa and fitness center. Nearly two-thirds of the ship's staterooms include private balconies!

Pricing varies by cabin and is subject to availability. Very few cabins remain but pricing starts at only $799.00 (per person, double occupancy) for an interior stateroom. The price include your cruise (room and board), all the concerts, meet and greets and other exclusive events during the trip.

For booking and more information, please visit getshiprocked.com or call 1-877-855-5502.