Rock fans aboard this year's ShipRocked cruise (www.getshiprocked.com) will be in for a special treat as Queensryche has just announced a performance of their epic concept album, Operation: Mindcrime, from beginning to end. The performance of "Mindcrime" -- which will feature In This Moment's Maria Brink on vocals as "Sister Mary" -- will be the band's first of the album since the Rocklahoma festival in the summer of 2008.
"We've always enjoyed performing for our fans in intimate settings and the forthcoming ShipRocked cruise will certainly be one of those occasions," states Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate, who returns with the band for their second ShipRocked cruise. "We're calling this one, 'Mutiny on the Mindcrime.'"
The special performance of Operation: Mindcrime will be in addition to a greatest hits performance that will take place on another night of the cruise, which sets sail towards the Mayan Riviera on Monday, November 14th. The Mindcrime set will cover all fifteen songs from the album including such fan favorites as "Revolution Calling," "Operation: Mindcrime," "I Don't Believe In Love" and the closing track, "Eyes Of A Stranger."
In 2006, Queensryche performed both their Mindcrime releases (1988's Operation: MIndcrime and 2006's Operation: Mindcrime II) back-to-back on an extensive tour. In 2007, that theatrical performance was captured on the gold-selling Mindcrime at the Moore double DVD set that debuted at #1 on the Billboard Music DVD Chart.
Maria Brink is ecstatic about joining Queensryche for the ten-minute song, "Suite Sister Mary." "I am so excited and grateful for this amazing opportunity to sing with Queensryche on the upcoming ShipRocked cruise! All of us in the band are huge Queensryche fans, and Geoff Tate is one of the best lead singers in the business. Getting to sing 'Suite Sister Mary' off the original Mindcrime album is a huge honor. This is going to be a cruise to remember!"
In This Moment will be just one of many bands to perform... Buckcherry, Hinder, Hellyeah, Sevendust, Candlebox, Filter and Living Colour among others will also be rocking the ship on the five-night rock cruise, which is celebrating its third consecutive year.
Since the June release of their recent effort, Dedicated to Chaos (via Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud), Queensryche -- consisting of Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren -- have been on tour celebrating their 30th Anniversary as a band (see www.queensryche.com for all details and forthcoming dates).
The setting for this year's ShipRocked will once again be the MSC Poesia, which is one of the cruise industry's most acclaimed new super cruise ships. It all begins in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with stops and the premier Mexican ports of Costa Maya and Cozumel. Exuding her Italian roots, the Poesia features a luxurious Aqua Spa, two pools, four Jacuzzis, a state-of-the-art cardio gym, salon, sushi bar, wine tasting bar, a beautiful, three-level Las Vegas-style theatre and additional stages for ShipRocked bands and passengers to enjoy all day and night.
Prices start at only $799 per person, based on double occupancy, and include exclusive access to all ShipRocked concerts and general events, deluxe staterooms, meals, ship activities, ship entertainment and much, much more!
Space is limited, but cabins are still available at www.getshiprocked.com or by calling 888-438-9509.
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