SCORPIONS Sign Publishing Deal With BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

June 16, 2010

Wolfgang Spahr of Billboard.biz reports that German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have signed an exclusive publishing deal with BMG Rights Management in Berlin.

This agreement includes the rights to the current album "Sting in the Tail" (Columbia/Sony) which has already gone gold in several countries.

BMG already has 100 songs by the SCORPIONS, including the band's biggest hit, "Wind of Change".

"We believe that by signing with BMG, we have found a reliable and international partner who will help us exploit our musical works worldwide," lawyer and SCORPIONS manager Peter F. Amend said in a statement.

Hartwig Masuch, CEO BMG Rights Management, added: "We are proud that we will be working closely with one of the most successful international rock bands and especially one which also has its roots in Germany."

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