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[12/05/13 update]
Michael Schenker Article: The latest issue (January 2014) of Japanese Player magazine has a 4-page interview with Michael Schenker. He talks about Brighton where he lives now, etc. Thanks, Mak!!

[11/28/13 update]
Michael Schenker Interview: An interview with Michael Schenker has been posted on UberRock.com.

[11/21/13 update No.2]
U.S. Promotion Dates Confirmed: Michael Schenker - Bridge The Gap - North America Tour dates have been officially announed on Michael Schenker's official websiste.
Thu 01/09/14 Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A. LVCS
Fri 01/10/14 Corona, CA, U.S.A. M15 Concert Bar & Gril venue ad
Sat 01/11/14 Ramona, CA, U.S.A. Ramona Main Stage Theatre venue ad
Tue 01/14/14 Denver, CO, U.S.A. Ecks Saloon
Thu 01/16/14 Libertyville, IL, U.S.A. Austins
Fri 01/17/14 Libertyville, IL, U.S.A. Austins
Sat 01/18/14 Toronto, Canada Canada Rockpile East
Sun 01/19/14 Toronto, Canada Canada Rockpile West
Mon 01/20/14 Englewood, NJ, U.S.A. Bergen Performing Arts Center venue ad
Tue 01/21/14 Londonderry, NH, U.S.A. Tupelo Music Hall venue ad
Wed 01/22/14 New York, NY, U.S.A. B.B. King Blues Club and Grill ticketing
Fri 01/24/14 Sayreville, NJ, U.S.A. Starland Ballroom ticketing
Sat 01/25/14 Poughkeepsie, NY, U.S.A. Chance Theater venue ad
Mon 01/27/14 Sellersville PA, U.S.A. Sellersville Theater venue ad
Tue 01/28/14 Cleveland, OH, U.S.A. Agora Ballroom
Thu 01/30/14 Oklahoma City, OK, U.S.A. Chameleon Ballroom
Fri 01/31/14 Houston, TX, U.S.A. Concert Pub North venue ad
Sat 02/01/14 San Antonio, TX, U.S.A. Backstage Live venue ad
Sun 02/02/14 San Antonio, TX, U.S.A. Backstage Live
Thu 02/06/14 San Francisco, CA, U.S.A. Yoshi's
Fri 02/07/14 Orangevale, CA, U.S.A. The Boardwalk venue ad
Fri 02/09/14 Seattle, WA, U.S.A. El Corazon venue ad
Wed 02/12/14 West Hollywood, CA, U.S.A. House of Blues Sunset Strip venue ad Guitar Fest Ft: Michael Schenker and Gary Hoey
Sat 02/15/14 San Juan Capistrano, CA, U.S.A. The Coach House venue ad
Sun 02/16/14 Hermosa Beach, CA, U.S.A. St. Rocke venue ad

[11/21/13 update]
Meet & Greet w/ Michael Schenker - Proceeds Go to Charity for Typhoon Haiyan Releif: According to Michael Schenker's official websiste, to help raise money for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Meet & Greet package with Michael Schenker is now auctioned here. 100% of the proceeds will go to the International Rescue Committee. The daily highest bidders will also be receiving a free gift from the Michael Schenker Store.

[11/20/13 update No.2]
More U.S. Promotion Date: One more U.S. promotional date has been annonced on venuew website. Thanks, Axe!!
Fri 02/07/14 Orangevale, CA, U.S.A. The Boardwalk venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [11/20/13 update]
More U.S. Promotion Date: One more U.S. promotional date has been annonced on venuew website. Thanks, Mark!!
Mon 01/27/14 Sellersville PA, U.S.A. Sellersville Theater venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [11/19/13 update]
More U.S. Promotion Dates: More U.S. promotion tour dates have been annonced on venuew websites. Thanks, Scott and Axe!!
Fri 01/10/14 Corona,Ca, U.S.A. M15 Concert Bar & Gril venue ad
Mon 01/20/14 Englewood, NJ, U.S.A. Bergen Performing Arts Center venue ad
Tue 01/21/14 Londonderry, NH, U.S.A. Tupelo Music Hall venue ad
Wed 01/22/14 New York, NY, U.S.A. B.B. King Blues Club and Grill ticketing
Wed 02/12/14 West Hollywood, CA, U.S.A. House of Blues Sunset Strip venue ad Guitar Fest Ft: Michael Schenker and Gary Hoey
Sat 02/15/14 San Juan Capistrano, CA, U.S.A. The Coach House venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [11/18/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker New Interview: Here's a new interiew with Michael Schenker. He talks about Scorpions, energy and Bridge The Gap. Thanks, Axe!!

[11/18/13 update]
Michael Schenker New Hampshire Tour Date: Jay at Tupelo Music Hall in Londerry, NH has kindly informed me that they have booked Michael Schenker on January 21, 2014. This is a very intimate venue, holding only 230. Here's the ticket link. Thanks, Jay!!

[11/16/13 update]
Michael Schenker New Audio Interview: Gegers from Scorpions' Official French Fan Club Crazyscorps recently conducted an interview with German guitar legend Michael Schenker, to talk about his new album Bridge The Gap, family relations and first times. Thanks, Gegers!!

The video is on youtube:



[11/13/13 update]
Bridge The Gap Released in Japan: Michael Schenker's new album titled "Bridge The Gap" in now on sale in Japan.

[11/09/13 update]
Young Guitar Magazine Article: The latest issue (December 2013) of Japanese Young Guitar magazine has a special opening article regarding Michael Schenker which includes an interview on the new album, an odyssey of his musical carrer, photos of his Dean V guitars, etc. Thanks, Mak!!

[11/07/13 update]
Bridge The Gap - Album USA/Japan Promotion Tour: There have been two statements posted on Michael Schenker's official websiste regarding the Bridge The Gap Album Promotions tours.

Michael Schenker - Bridge The Gap - Album Japan Promotion Tour

Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock - Bridge The Gap - Japan Tour 2014 dates have been listed in the Tour section.

Michael Schenker - Bridge The Gap Album USA Promotion Tour

We are pleased ro announce that award-winning guitarits Michael Schenker will be touring the USA with vocalist Doogie White in December 2013 / January & February 2014 to promote the upcoming "Bridge The Gap" album.

This will be a special opportunity to hear some of the material from the incredible new album for the first time. Please stay tuned for more information about specific dates and venues!

[11/06/13 update]
Temple of Rock US Tour: Acording to Wayne Findlay's facebook, Band Line up for Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock US Tour will be: Michael Schenker, Wayne Findlay, Doogie White, Pete Holmes and Rev Jones!!!

[11/01/13 update No.3]
Bridge The Gap Special Website: A special website for Bridge The Gap is now up and running. You can listen to the sound clip of each song. And, tour dates for Germany, USA, UK and Japan will be announced there soon. In addition, there will be a contest for the Deluxe Edition CD and even tickets for one of the "Temple Of Rock" band concerts. Thanks, Bruno!!

http://www.bridge-the-gap-album.com/

[11/01/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Japan Tour 2014 Dates: Here's information from Tokyo Onkyo.

March 6 (Thu): Houzan Hall, Kagoshima
March 7 (Fri): Drum Logos, Fukuoka
March 8 (Sat): Club Quattro, Hiroshima
March 10 (Mon): Namba Hatch, Osaka
March 11 (Tue): Bottom Line, Nagoya
March 12 (Wed): Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo
March 13 (Thu): Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo

[11/01/13 update]
Michael Schenker Tokyo Shows: According to Tokyo Onkyo, a promoter, Michael Schenker will play some concerts in March 2014.

MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK BRIDGE THE GAP Japan Tour 2014

March 12 and 13

Door Open:18:30, Show Start:19:00

Venue: Nakano Sumplaza (Tokyo)
Lineup
Michael Schenker
Doogie White
Francis Buchholz
Herman Rarebell
Wayne Findlay

Ticket Street Date: November 23

[10/31/13 update]
New Michael Schenker Interview: Tony Conley who posted the nice album review recently (cf. 10/20/13 update), has now conducted an interview with Michael Schenker. Check this out!! Tony once was a guitar tech of Michael Schenker.

[10/20/13 update]
Great New Album Review: A great review of Michael Schenker's new album titled Bridge the Gap has been posted here. Thanks, Rob!!

[10/11/13 update]
Bridge The Gap Bonus Track: According to this promotional website, the Bridge the Gap special edition has a bonus track "Faith" featuring Don Dokken (vocals). Thanks, akio!!

[10/10/13 update No.2]
Bridge The Gap Official Trailer: Inakustik PR youtube now has an official trailer of Michael Schnker's Bridge The Gap. Thanks, ryo!!

Street Day in Germany: 22.11.2013
Released by in-akustik, "Bridge The Gap" features Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock band which consists of ex-Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz, vocalist Doogie White (ex-Rainbow) and Wayne Findlay (guitar, keyboards) with 13 hard-hitting, adrenalin fuelled melodic rock'n'roll songs.

[10/10/13 update]
Where the Wild Winds Blow from Bridge the Gap: Classic Rock today brings you a brand-new track from Michael Schenker's upcoming album titled Bridge the Gap - hear Where The Wild Winds Blow. Thanks, Claus!!

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/music_and_videos/premiere-michael-schenker-where-the-wild-winds-blow/

[09/18/13 update]
Bridge the Gap - Tracklisting: Track listing of the new Michael Schenker album titled Bridge the Gap can be found on the following site. Thanks, Vincent!!

http://www.in-akustik.com/en/MuM/artikel.asp?ean=707787912327

TRACKLISTING
1. Bridges We Have Burned
2. To Live For The King
3. Horizons
4. Lord Of The Lost And Lonely
5. Land Of Thunder
6. Neptune Rising
7. Where The Wild Wind Blows
8. Because You Lied
9. Black Moon Rising
10. Temple Of The Holy
11. Cliché
12. Shine On
13. Dance For The Piper

[08/23/13 update]
Michael Schenker Cordoba Guitar Festival Review: Francisco has kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker's appearance at Festival De La Guitarra, in Cordoba, Spain which took place on July 12. Thanks, Francisco!!!

[08/21/13 update]
Bridge The Gap Release Date in Japan: According to the King Records' twitter, Michael Schenker's upcoming album titled "Bridge The Gap" will be released in Japan on November 13. Thanks, tabata-san!!!

[08/13/13 update]
Michael Schenker Steelhouse Festival Photos: Rich has kindly sent me the links to the photos he took at the Steelhouse Festival, Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Wales on Sunday 28th July 2013. Thanks, Wolfie!!!

[07/30/13 update]
Bilston Show Photos: Fantastic photographs from the Bilston show by Mark Lloyd (Amplifier Gig Photography) can be found at the following site. Thanks again, PETER!!!

http://www.flickr.com//photos/midlandsrocks/sets/72157634754690062/show/with/9346707720/

[07/29/13 update]
An Interview with Wayne Findlay: Glenn Milligan of metalliville.co.uk, had an interview with Wayne Findlay and asked him about his career, interests, MSG and many many more issues. Thanks, PETER!!!

The interview took place late July 2013 during the “Temple Of Rock & Lovedrive Reunion” Tour. You can read the interview at: http://www.metalliville.co.uk/bankup/INTERVIEWS%20Folder/Wayne%20Findlay.htm

[07/28/13 update]
Michael Schenker Wolverhampton Show Review and Photos: Hidenori has kindly sent me his review (in Japanese) and photos of Michael Schenker's Wolverhampton (Bilston) show which took place on July 20. Thanks, Hidenori!!!

[07/22/13 update]
Michael Schenker Wolverhampton Show Photos: Rich has kindly sent me the links to the photos he took at 07/20 Wolverhampton show. Thanks, Wolfie!!!

[07/20/13 update]
Michael Schenker Lancashire Show Review and Photos: Hidenori went to U.K. to see two of Michael Schenker shows all the way from Japan and has kindly sent me his review and photos of last night's Lancashire show. Thanks, Hidenori!!!

[06/23/13 update]
Michael Schenker/Uli Roth TV Show Appeaance in Brazil: According to Blabbermouth.net, a video footage of Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth performing a couple of classic songs with Doogie White and Wayne Findlay on the June 18 episode of the Brazilian TV show "Todo Seu" on the Gazeta channel has been posted on youtube. Thanks, David!!



[06/22/13 update]
Michael Schenker with Europe: Rob-G sent me a link to another video with better sound quality of Lights Out by Europe with Michael Schenker. Thanks, Rob!! (cf. 05/18/13 update)



[06/08/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker with Europe: As can be seen from the youtube video (sound quality is not good), Michael Schnker appeared as a special guest and played Lights Out with Europe at the Sweden Rock Festival. Thanks, Mak!! (cf. 05/18/13 update)



[06/08/13 update]
Michael Schenker Interview: Jönköping, Sweden newspaper called "Jnytt" has an interview with Michael Schenker. Micael kindly sent me his translation. Thanks, Micael!!
World famous guitarist is playing in Jönköping tonight.

Tonight the former Scorpions guitatist Michael Schenker is playing in Zaragon Rock Club on Offside Sport & Rock Bar. On tour "Temple of Rock & Lovedrive reunion Tour 2013" are also former Scorpions members Francis Buchholz and Herman Rarebell. Jnytt got the opportunity to interview the world famous artist who also has been ranked the best guitar player in the world.

Michael Schenker can write many fine lines in his CV. He started already as early as 16 year old playing guitar in the world famous band Scorpions. In 1973 he left for the British heavy metal band UFO. Since then he has been an appreciated guitarist both as solo artist and in bands. This friday night he is visiting Jönköping.

Have you visited Jönköping before?

- I have definitely visited Sweden before. I even had a Swedish girlfriend before. If she is famous now I don't know but she should be i suppose (lol). However I cannot remember playing in Jönköping but I know that other great artists has been here. It seems you have an intense music scene here.

That is correct. Both Cream and the Who has been here playing.

- Is it true? That's incredible.

During May you are visiting several Swedish towns including Jönköping. What else on your agenda?

- We have just finalized a new album called "Bridge the gap". The Swedish stops are part of our tour all over Europe that started i Russia in april. Right now I am doing a lot of press and studio work for the tour.

You did win the "Lifetime achievement in Rock and Roll award" last year, are there anything in the rock world topping that?

- I dont know but I could never have dreamed about getting that price. It came as a flash from a clear sky. It was an honor for me.

You have been ranked as the best guitar player in the world, who do you find as the best player yourself?

- It is hard to say who I think is the best but I was quite inspired by the guitar kings from the 60-ies, most of all Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin). Eddie Van Halen was also incredible early on when starting his career.

Except for playing here, what else are you going to do in Jönköping during your visit?

- Just look around and find out whats going on in the town.

Are you going to party?

- I have grown out of that nowadays. I am focusing on the music when I am out touring.

Last, what can the audience expect of the show?

- It is simply going to be a fun show. The band has grown tight into a very strong unit. We love playing live and the show will be a salute to "handmade" rock and roll. We will play the most famous songs from my career and from scorpions up to today.

The show review 2 days later:

The guitar hero still burning!

It is all sold out when Michael Schenker is visiting Jönköping and odd would be otherwise when one of the best guitar players in the world is in town. But is should be. The reason Michael is playing in small clubs nowadays has more to do with the personal choices he has made in life more than his ability on the guitar. An ability nobody doubts this night. His string bending is still magnificent and he is combining feeling and technique in an unique way. This type of guy should sell out arenas with the right surrounding because Michael is much larger than the band itself.

The venue tonight, Zaragon Rock Club is an upslope soundvise. The low roof makes me wonder if I am in a shoe box listening but after a few songs it gets better but still far from great.

A lot of old material

But this is a night where we hear mostly old material from UFO, Scorpions and MSG. Lights Out, Rock you like a hurricane and Armed and ready to mention a few. The singer Doggie White is standing in the shadow this night and have to struggle in the higher pitches in the old Scorpion classics. The concert ends with encores where the band goes on and off the stage and closes with the UFO-classic. Doctor doctor to the thrill of the audience. I ask myself the question. Shouldnt encores only be used when the audience has been great or when the band is feeling for playing longer. Now it feels like most bands just includes encores in the original set list.=
[06/05/13 update]
Michael Schenker London Show Review: A review of Michael Schenker's show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London on May 31st has been posted on GetReadyToRock website. Thanks, Stefan!!

[05/31/13 update]
Michael Schenker Patronaat - Haarlem Show Photos: Peter has uploaded very cool photos of the Patronaat, Haarlem gig on his website. Nice job, Peter!!!

[05/28/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Jönköping Show Review: Stefan has kindly sent me his review and photos of Michael Schenker's show in Jönköping, Sweden which took place on May 24. Thanks, Stefanl!!

[05/28/13 update]
Michael Schenker Stockholm Show Review: Micael has kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker's show in Stockholm, Sweden which took place on May 25. Thanks, Micael!!

[05/27/13 update]
Michael Schenker Leffrinckoucke Show Review: Karin has kindly sent me her review and photos of Michael Schenker's show at Leffrinckoucke, France which took place on May 17. Thanks, Karin!!

Note: Karin had sent me her review several times but it did not reach me. If you sent me your review but it has not yet been posted here, please send it to me again.

[05/25/13 update No.3]
2 X 2 Tickets Giveaway on Peter's Website: ECI Cultuurfabriek/ Roermond, Netherlands is giving Peter's michaelschenkeronline.nl, 2 x 2 tickets to giveaway. Just answer a simple questions correctly and stand a chance to win a ticket. You can enter the competition at:

http://www.michaelschenkeronline.nl/ecicultuurfabriekgiveawayeng.htm

[05/25/13 update No.2]
Kulturetage Show Photos: Professional photographer Marcus Hagner uploaded a bunch of magnificent pics off the Kulturetage, Oldenburg show on May 9th. Thanks, Peter!!

http://markus-hagner-photography.com/?p=19378

[05/25/13 update]
Herman Rarebell Interview: An extensive interview with Herman Rarebell has been posted on Metal Rules.com. He speaks many things including the tour and recording with Michael Schenker. Thanks, Peter!!

Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me their review of Michael Schenker's show at Leffrinckoucke, France which took place on May 17. This is their 8th review. But, the 7th review for the Paris show was unfortunately lost because their laptop has been broken. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!! And, sorry about the laptop.

[05/19/13 update]
Michael Schenker Leffrinckoucke Show Review: Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me their review of Michael Schenker's show at Leffrinckoucke, France which took place on May 17. This is their 8th review. But, the 7th review for the Paris show was unfortunately lost because their laptop has been broken. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!! And, sorry about the laptop.

[05/18/13 update]
Michael Schenker @ Sweden Rock Festival: In an interview (in Swedish), John Norum (Europe) talked about their concert they will be doing at Sweden Rock on the 7th of June. He said that they will have some guest stars on the show including Michael Schenker and Scott Gorham. Thanks, Stefan!!

[05/15/13 update]
Michael Schenker Clermont-Ferrant Show Review: Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me their 6th review of the current leg of the tour. This time, Michael Schenker at Clermont-Ferrant, France on May 14. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!!

[05/13/13 update]
Michael Schenker Munich Show Review/Photos/Videos: Olga has kindly sent me her review, photos and videos of Michael Schenker's Munich, Germany show which took place on May 7. Thanks Olga!!

[05/12/13 update]
Michael Schenker Montbeliard Show Review: Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me their review of Michael Schenker's Montbeliard, France show which took place on May 11. Thanks again and again, Sylvie and Alain!!

[05/11/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Verviers Show Review: Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me again their review of Michael Schenker's Verviers, Belgium show which took place on May 10. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!! You guys are amazing!

[05/11/13 update]
More Michael Schenker Oldenburg Show Photos: Peter has posted on his website some excellent photos taken at Michael Schenker's Oldenburg show. Thanks, Peter!!

[05/10/13 update No.2]
More Michael Schenker Oldenburg Show Photos: Anno has kindly sent me again many photos from Michael Schenker's Oldenburg show. Thanks, Anno!!

[05/10/13 update]
Michael Schenker Oldenburg Show Review/Photos: Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me again their review with some photos of Michael Schenker's Oldenburg, Germany show which took place on May 9. Thanks again, Sylvie and Alain!!

[05/09/13 update]
Michael Schenker Cologne Show Review/Photos: Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me their review with some photos of Michael Schenker's Koln (Cologne), Germany show which took place on May 8. Thanks again, Sylvie and Alain!!

[05/08/13 update No.2]
More Michael Schenker Mannheim Show Review: Claus has kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker's Mannheim, Germany show. Thanks, Claus!!

[05/08/13 update]
Michael Schenker Mannheim Show Photo: Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me some photos taken at Michael Schenker's Mannheim show. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!!

[05/07/13 update]
Michael Schenker Mannheim Show Review: Sylvie and Alain have kindly sent me their review of Michael Schenker's Mannheim, Germany show which took place on May 5. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!!

[05/06/13 update No.4]
Michael Schenker Audio, Text Interview w/ Live Gig Pics: Denys, Owner/Administrator/Editor in Chief/Senior Staff Writer of MyGlobalMind.com has kindly informed me of the interview they did recently with Michael Scenker. Thanks, Denys.

http://myglobalmind.com/2013/05/05/exclusive-interview-with-michael-schenker-guitars-msg-ufo-michael-schenker-scorpions/

[05/06/13 update No.3]
Love Drive & Tokyo Tapes Reunion: Raul has kindly sent me a scanned copy of promotional flyer of Michael Schenker and Uli Roth's concert in Mexico City scheduled in coming June. Thanks, Raul!!

[05/06/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker New Magazine Article: The latest edition of the magazine Player has a 4-page article of Michael Shcnker's gear in the section called "Who's Gear?". It describes the history of Michael Schnker's V guitars. Thanks, Mak!!

[05/06/13 update]
Michael Schenker Norwich Show Review: A review of Michael Schenker's Norwich, U.K. show on April 21 can be found here. Thanks, Jay!!

[04/26/13 update]
Michael Schenker Interview: An extensive interview with Michael Schnker has been posted on a Swedish rock site called www.rocknytt.net ('rock news'). Thanks, Magnus!!

[04/25/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Concert Photos: Professional photographer Lisa Tiffany uploaded some truly magnificent pics off the Vicar Street, Dublin show on April 22ns which can be found on Flickr.com.

More pics of Michael Schenker's show Vicar Street, Dublin show can be found at the following site. Thanks, Peter!!

http://www.dublinconcerts.ie/michael-schenker-at-vicar-street-photos/

[04/25/13 update]
Questions to Michael Schenker: Here's info from Peter. Each month, Guitar Techniques asks a great guitarist all those little questions you really do want the answers to. This time it's the turn of German rock master Michael Schenker. Thanks, Peter!!

http://www.musicradar.com/guitartechniques/what-strings-do-you-use-michael-schenker-573436

[04/24/13 update]
Michael Schenker Nottingham Show Review: Richard has kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker's Nottingham show which took place on April 20. Thanks, Richard!!

[04/19/13 update No.3]
More Official Michael Schenker Tour Dates: Two new dates in the Netherlands and some U.K. dates which were prviously reported here as unofficial dates have been officially confirmed on Michael Schenker's official website. Also, the Turkey date has been moved to a diffrence date. Thanks, Peter!!
Sun 05/19/13 Istanbul, Turkey Garajistanbul venue ad
Wed 05/29/13 Roermond, the Netherlands ECI Cultuurfabriek
Thu 05/30/13 Haarlem, the Netherlands Patronaat venue ad
Fri 07/19/13 Lancashire, U.K. Preston 53 Degrees venue ad
Sat 07/20/13 Wolverhampton, U.K. Robin 2 venue ad
Sat 07/27/13 Sheffield, U.K. Plug

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [04/19/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Concert Photos: Some pics of Michael Schenker's show at Izvestia Hall in Moscow on April 5 can be found at the following site:

http://musica.mustdie.ru/en/galleries/1/1224/

Some professional pics of the ARC/ Stockton On Tees show on April 9th can be found on here. Thanks, Peter!!

[04/19/13 update]
Michael Schenker Salisbury Show Review: David has kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker's Salisbury show on April 18. Thanks, David!!

[04/15/13 update]
Michael Schenker Aberdeen Show Review: Stewart kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker's Aberdeen show on April 10. Thanks, Stewart!!

[04/13/13 update]
Michael Schenker Newcastle Show Review: Paul kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker's Newcastle show which took place on April 12. Thanks, Paul!!

[04/12/13 update]
Michael Schenker Edinburgh Show Review: Les kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker's Edinburgh show which took place on April 11. Thanks, Les!!

[04/06/13 update No.3]
Moscow Show Photos and Video Clips: Professional photographer Katerina Mezhekova uploaded some truly magnificent pics off the Izvestia Hall, Moscow show on April 5th which can be found here. Also, GeorIron has uploaded some video clips from the Moscow show including the one of the new song. Thanks, Peter!!



[04/06/13 update No.2]
Lovedrive Reunion Moscow Show Setlist: The setlist 'Temple Of Rock - Lovedrive Reunion Tour 2013' Moscow show on April 5 can be posted on the following website. It includes a new song called "Horizons" from the upcoming album "Bridge the Gap." Thanks, Les!!

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/michael-schenker/2013/izvestiya-hall-moscow-russia-43d8f767.html

[04/06/13 update]
Lovedrive Reunion Appeared on a Russian Late-night Talk Show: Michael Schenker appeared on a Russian late-night talk show called 'Evening Urgant' hosted by Ivan Urgant. They performed 'Another Piece Of Meat' on the TV show. Thenks, Peter!!

http://urgantshow.ru/
http://urgantshow.ru/page/22551/23795

[03/28/13 update]
More Michael Schenker Tour Date: Info from the venue website:
Sat 07/20/13 Wolverhampton, U.K. Robin 2 venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [03/26/13 update]
Michael Schenker Tour Date: According to the venue website, Michael Schenker will be playin in Lancashire, U.K. on July 19.
Fri 07/19/13 Lancashire, U.K. Preston 53 Degrees venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [03/24/13 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Tour Date (unofficial): According to ents24.com, Michael Schenker will be playin in Sheffield, U.K. on July 27.
Sat 07/27/13 Sheffield, U.K. Plug

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [03/24/13 update]
Michael Schenker Tour Dates: I am sorry I could not update the tour dates for some while, but there have been some revision and new addition announced on Michael Schenker's official website.

Changes to European Tour
Fri 04/05/13 Moscow, Russia Izvestia Hall, Pushkinskaya Square
Sat 04/06/13 Stavropol, Russia DDT Hall Lenina Str, 292

New European Dates
Sun 04/07/13 Krasnodar, Russia Arena Hall, Stasova Str, 182
Tue 04/22/13 Dublin, Ireland Vicar Street venue ad
Sun 04/28/13 Dublin, Ireland Masters Of Rock Cafe venue ad
Tue 04/30/13 Dresden, Germany Club Tante Ju venue ad
Thu 05/02/13 Istanbul, Turkey Garajistanbul
Wed 05/22/13 Malmo, Sweden KB Malmo venue ad
Fri 05/24/13 Jönköping, Sweden Rock Club Zaragon venue ad
Sat 05/25/13 Stockholm, Sweden Klubben
Sun 05/26/13 Sundsvall, Sweden Tonhallen venue ad
Sat 06/01/13 Barakaldo (Vizcaya), Spain Sala Rock Star Live venue ad
Sun 06/02/13 Madrid, Spain Arena
Tur 07/25/13 Patrimonio, Corsica, France Nights of the Guitar Fest: Theatre de Verdue
Sun 07/28/13 Aberbeeg, Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm, U.K. Planet Rock's Steelhouse Festival

Latin American Dates
Fri 06/14/13 Mexico City, Mexico Jose Cuervo Salon
Sun 06/16/13 Santiago, Chile Casino Monticello
Thu 06/20/13 Goiania, Brazil Bolshoi
Fri 06/21/13 Belo Horizonte, Brazil Music Hall ad???
Sat 06/22/13 Sao Paulo, Brazil HSBC venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [03/16/13 update]
Michael Schenker Riviera Rock Festival Photos: Jean kindly sent some photos from the Riviera Rock Festival, Juan Les Pins, France on July 27, 2012. Jean also informed me of the interesting youtube clip. Thanks Jean and sorry I am too late to post them!!!



[03/12/13 update]
New Album Recording: According Michael Schenker's official website, Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock featuring: Doogie White, Herman Rarebell, Francis Buchholz and Wayne Findlay are currently in the studio recording a new album titled "Bridge The Gap" to be released in November. Thanks, Ryo!!!

[02/18/13 update]
Robin McAuley Interview: Rich has kindly informe me that he had an hour-long special interview with Robin McAuley on his radio show this week! Robin talks about the new McAuley Schenker Group reissues on Cherry Red Records and tells the story of the writing and recording! Thanks, Rich!!!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ROBIN McAULEY ON RICH DAVENPORT'S ROCK SHOW

Rich Davenport's Rock Show this week (Sunday 17th February 15:00-17:00 GMT, repeated Monday 18th February 02:00-04:00 GMT on www.bloodstockradio.com) featured an exclusive interview with former McAuley Schenker Group vocalist Robin McAuley and is available now for streaming at this link

http://www.mixcloud.com/richdav1/rich-davenports-rock-show-pink-cream-69-robin-mcauley-and-dust-bolt-interviews/

Former McAuley Schenker Group vocalist Robin McAuley (Grand Prix, Far Corporation) talks about his enduring partnership with legendary guitar hero Michael Schenker, and traces the history of the McAuley Schenker Group with a selection of tracks from the recently reissued albums "Perfect Timing", "MSG" and "Unplugged Live" (available from www.cherryred.co.uk )

The show also features classic tracks and killer new cuts from Black Sabbath, Lordi, 38 Special, Edge, Wild Horses, Psychopunch, Huw Lloyd-Langton and more.

[01/28/13 update]
Michael Schenker Photo/Video Contest: Inakustik, a German label that deals with the Temple of Rock album is now running a contest where you can win Meet & Greet with Michael Schenker on his upcoming European tour. One can send either a fan photo or fan video. Photos and videos with most views will be winners. Here is the contest web site. Thanks, Olga!!

http://temple-of-rock-live.com/wettbewerb/

Olga's video taken at the Augsburg, Germany show on 29th April 2012

[01/22/13 update]
Michael Schenker Interview: Here is a link to recent interview with Michael Schenker. Some interesting stuff. Thanks, William!!!

http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/feature-michael-schenker-01-13/

Or, if you prefer a more condensed version, it's here

[01/10/13 update]
Michael Schenker FV History: The latest issue of Japanese Young Guitar magazine has a special article of Michael Schenker's successive Flying V guitars as part of the spceial section titled LEGENDARY GUITAR MANIAXE. Thanks, Mak!!

[01/08/13 update]
Michael Schenker Using the Wah: Looks like it was posted almost half a year ago, but interesting to watch. Thanks, Rob!!

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