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ZAKK WYLDE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MICHAEL SCHENKER, ALEX SKOLNICK And More Set For 'Axes & Anchors' Cruise
In an age where heavy metal music cruises with high-profile lineups are becoming a dime a dozen, it's about time that true guitar pros, gearheads, theorists and hobbyists have a voyage of their own. Imagine a cruise exclusively planned for guitarists and instrumentalists, featuring performances and...April 20, 2015
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Video: MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK Performs UFO Classic 'Doctor Doctor' At Whisky A Go Go
Video footage of MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK — featuring Schenker alongside ex-SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz, ex-RAINBOW singer Doogie White and Wayne Findlay (guitar, keyboards) — performing the UFO classic "Doctor Doctor" on April 3 at the Whisky A Go Go in W...April 10, 2015
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Musicians MICHAEL VESCERA And BARRY SPARKS Join Forces In RIOT ON MARS
RIOT ON MARS, the new project featuring Barry Sparks and Michael Vescera, has just released its debut album, "First Wave". The idea for RIOT ON MARS began from a 20-year friendship between the talented rock bassist/guitarist Barry Sparks and one of metal's best vocalists, Michael Vescera. They first...April 4, 2015
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SCORPIONS' RUDOLF SCHENKER Explains 'Return To Forever' Album Title
France's La Grosse Radio recently conducted an interview with guitarist Rudolf Schenker of German hard rock legends SCORPIONS. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the new SCORPIONS album title, "Return To Forever": "What can we do? We h...April 1, 2015
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MICHAEL SCHENKER On Brother RUDOLF: 'He's More Like A Magician Than A Musician'
Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockSverige.se: I'm sure you've been asked this many times before, but what was the reason for letting your strings dangle from th...April 1, 2015
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JAMES KOTTAK Says Breakup Of Original KINGDOM COME Lineup Was Caused By One Person's Big Mouth
Canadian rock journalist Mitch Lafon of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page) recently conducted an interview with former KINGDOM COME and current SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Asked why the original lineup of KING...March 25, 2015
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MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK: Visa Processing Delays Force Postponement Of First Three U.S. Shows
Due to unforeseen visa processing delays, MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK — featuring Schenker alongside ex-SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz, ex-RAINBOW singer Doogie White and Wayne Findlay (guitar, keyboards) — has had to reschedule the first three shows of the 2015...March 24, 2015
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Spirit on a Mission
A longtime favorite of guitar junkies worldwide, Michael Schenker just might be reliving his glory days with TEMPLE OF ROCK. Rolling with his one-time SCORPIONS mates Herman Rarebell and Francis Buchholz has not only brought back the mojo, it's given Schenker — and TEMPLE OF ROCK by attrition — a ne...March 23, 2015
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SCORPIONS Singer KLAUS MEINE Says The World Seems To Be 'Out Of Balance'
Zisis Petkanas of Greece's Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with vocalist Klaus Meine of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked for his opinion of the current Greek debt crisis, Meine said: "It seems like in many ways, the...March 12, 2015
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Wanted To Keep 'Spirit On A Mission' Album 'Very Energetic And Melodic'
Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com recently conducted an interview with legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked what his goal was for "Spirit On A Mission", the new album from his MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK band, Michael said: "I...March 5, 2015
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MICHAEL SCHENKER's TEMPLE OF ROCK: 'Live And Let Live' Video Premiere
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release a new studio album titled "Spirit On A Mission" in the U.K. on March 23. Released by in-akustik, the collection of all-new material features Schenker's TEMPLE OF ROCK band — ex-SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz, ex-RAINBO...March 2, 2015
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Support SCORPIONS On North American Tour
QUEENSRŸCHE will head out on the road in North America this fall as special guests to German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS. So far the following dates have been confirmed, with more yet to be announced: Sep. 10 - Blue Hills Bank Pavilion - Boston, MA Sep. 12 - Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY Sep. 13 ....February 26, 2015
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Video Premiere: SCORPIONS' 'We Built This House'
The brand-new SCORPIONS studio album "Return To Forever" was released on February 20 on CD, Deluxe CD, vinyl, Limited Collector's Box, and several more digital and physical formats. The video for the first single, "We Built This House", can be be seen below. "Return To Forever" was recorded with Mik...February 24, 2015
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'If I Look Back, I See My Life In Three Stages'
In 1972, guitarist Michael Schenker launched a stellar career with his performance on the SCORPIONS' debut album, "Lonesome Crow". Together with his brother Rudolf, Schenker helped propel the Germans' rise to fame on two successful follow-ups, "Fly To The Rainbow" (1974) and "Lovedrive" (1979). Sche...February 24, 2015
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Video: ULI JON ROTH Performs In San Jose
Video footage of Uli Jon Roth's January 25 performace at Rockbar Theater in San Jose, California can be seen below. UDR will release Roth's brand new double album of 19 re-invented SCORPIONS tracks, titled "Scorpions Revisited", on March 10. Pre-orders are available now via iTunes. When you pre-orde...February 20, 2015
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