In November 2009, QUEENSRŸCHE - Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Scott Rockenfield, Eddie Jackson and Mike Stone - will board the MSC Poesia to headline ShipRocked, an unparalleled five-day rock and roll music cruise. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 15th, ShipRocked will sail to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, before returning on November 20th. Queensrÿche Campaign members will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets during an exclusive fan club pre-sale beginning Monday, November 10, 2008.

"Everyone in the band is excited to share this new performing experience with our fans," states Queensrÿche front man Geoff Tate. "We'll crank it up, drink some wine and bask in the sun on the Caribbean together. The ShipRocked cruise will definitely be rockin' come next November and we hope you can join us in the festivities."

In addition to Queensrÿche, ShipRocked will feature live performances on multiple stages by SKID ROW, ENDEVERAFTER, LYNAM, and several other major artists being announced soon. Throughout the cruise, ShipRocked passengers will be treated to an array of on-board events and activities, including meet and greets with the artists, theme nights, heavy metal karaoke, contests, charity auctions, and maybe even a few all-star jam sessions!

Everyone on-board will feel like a rock star, as they bask in both sun and luxury on MSC's Poesia. The Poesia is the third spectacular vessel in the MSC Cruise Line's "Musica" family of ships. This amazing super-liner features MSC Cruise Line's signature Italian inspired decor, impeccable service, sumptuous cuisine in multiple restaurants, beautiful swimming pools, hot tubs, a full-service spa and fitness center. Nearly two-thirds of the ship's staterooms include private balconies!

ShipRocked will truly be the ultimate rock and roll vacation and backstage pass!

Pricing for ShipRocked begins at only $599 per passenger, with early booking discounts and exclusive passenger packages available.

Queensrÿche is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their 12th studio album, American Soldier. The concept album, due this spring from Rhino/Atco, finds the band once again tackling some heavy subject matter, this time focusing on telling the story of war from a firsthand perspective. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate has spent the last few years conducting extensive interviews with veterans and has crafted their thoughts into this epic tale. American Soldier examines American wars from World War II through Iraq from the viewpoint of those in the trenches and on the frontlines. Following the album's release, Queensrÿche plan to present tracks from the album live on an extensive spring tour of the U.S., with international dates to follow later in 2009. The first date of the tour will be a hometown gig at Seattle's Snoqualmie Casino on April 16.

"Queensrÿche has always had incredible support from members of the Armed Services," says Tate. "It seems like after every show, I'd end up speaking with a fan that was or had been involved with the military. The more and more I began to hear their accounts and feelings, the more I really felt a conviction to tell their story. Over the last two years, I've conducted dozens of one-on-one interviews with veterans of many different American wars. I listened to their amazing and moving recounts and did my best to examine war through their eyes."