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[01/27/12 update No.3]
Temple Of Rock Tour Germany Dates: Venue websites and Ticketonline have the following concert dates of the Temple Of Rock tour in Germany. Thanks, Peter!!!
Thu 04/25/12 Krefeld, Germany Kulturfabrik venue ad
Thu 04/26/12 Hamburg, Germany Markthalle
Sat 04/28/12 Erfurt, Germany Gewerkschaftshaus
Sun 04/29/12 Augsburg, Germany Spectrum Club venue ad
Wed 05/16/12 Berlin, Germany Spectrum Club venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [01/27/12 update No.2]
VIP Meet and Greet: According to Michael Schenker's official website, Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock VIP Meet and Greet - Tickets are now available from this site.

[01/27/12 update]
Michael Schenker Audio Interview: Rich Davenport's Rock Show this week features and exclusive interview with Michael Schenker. The show was broadcasted yesterday night Thursday, 26th January and from Friday, 27th January, it will be available at the following website (the Schenker interview begins around the 11-minute mark). Thanks, Peter!!

http://www.mixcloud.com/richdav1/rich-davenports-rock-show-michael-schenker-interview/.

[01/21/12 update No.2]
Temple Of Rock Tour Hannover Date: According to the venue website, MSG will be playing near his hometown in Hannover, Germany on May 15th 2012. Tickets are already on sale. Thanks, Sven!!!
Tue 05/15/12 Hannover, Germany Capitol venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [01/21/12 update]
More Temple Of Rock European Tour Date: One Spanish date has been officially added according to Michael Schenker's official websigte.

Wed 05/02/12 Barcelona, Spain Apolo

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [01/20/12 update No.2]
More U.S. Date for Temple Of Rock Tour: According to the venue website, MSG will be playing in Hermosa Beach, CA on March 20. Thanks, Scott!!
Tue 03/20/12 Hermosa Beach, CA, U.S.A. Saite Rocke venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [01/20/12 update]
Another Michael Schenker Audio Interview: Mark Taylor from Metaltalk.net interviewed Michael Schenker ahead of his forthcoming Temple Of Rock UK tour. Here you can find the interview. Thanks again, Peter!!

http://www.metaltalk.net/columns/20101746.php.

[01/19/12 update]
Michael Schenker Audio Interview: Blackdiamond of Firebrand Rock Radio and Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an audio interview with Michael Schenker. You can stream the interview at: http://soundcloud.com/user7622432/michael-schenker-interview-16. Thanks, Peter!!

[01/13/12 update]
MSG New CD Release: According to HMV, a new CD set of Michael Schenker Group titled "Chrysalis Years 1980-1984" is due for release on February 27. Thanks, Roy!!
Release date: 27-02-2012
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 5
Catalogue Number: 9556152
Label: emi

disc 1

1. Armed and Ready
2. Cry for the Nations
3. Victim of Illusion
4. Bijou Pleasurette
5. Feels Like a Good Thing
6. Into the Arena
7. Looking Out from Nowhere
8. Tales of Mystery
9. Lost Horizons
10. Armed & Ready [In Concert at The Manchester Apollo]
11. Cry for the Nation [In Concert at The Manchester Apollo]
12. Victim of Illusion [In Concert at The Manchester Apollo]
13. Rock Bottom [In Concert at The Manchester Apollo]
14. Tales of Mystery [In Concert at The Manchester Apollo]
15. Lost Horizons [In Concert at The Manchester Apollo]

disc 2

1. Armed and Ready [In Concert at The Manchester Apollo]
2. Into the Arena [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon, London]
3. Cry for the Nations [Radio Edit]
4. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie [Sounds Flexi Edit]
5. Ready to Rock
6. Attack of The Mad Axeman
7. On and On
8. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
9. But I Want More
10. Never Trust a Stranger
11. Looking for Love
12. Secondary Motion

disc 3

1. Introduction [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
2. Armed and Ready [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
3. Cry for the Nations [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
4. Attack of the Mad Axeman [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
5. But I Want More [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
6. Victim of Illusion [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
7. Into the Arena [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
8. On and On [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
9. Never Trust a Stranger [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
10. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
11. Courvoisier Concert [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
12. Lost Horizons [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
13. Doctor Doctor [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]
14. Ready to Rock [Live at The Budokan, Tokyo 12/8/81]

disc 4

1. Assault Attack
2. Rock You to the Ground
3. Dancer
4. Samurai
5. Desert Song
6. Broken Promises
7. Searching for a Reason
8. Ulcer
9. Girl from Uptown
10. Rock My Nights Away
11. I'm Gonna Make You Mine
12. The Dogs of War
13. Systems Failing
14. Captain Nemo

disc 5

1. Still Love That Little Devil
2. Red Sky
3. Time Waits (for No One)
4. Rock Will Never Die (Walk the Stage)
5. Captain Nemo [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
6. Rock My Nights Away [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
7. Are You Ready to Rock [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
8. Attack of the Mad Axeman [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
9. Into the Arena [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
10. Rock Will Never Die [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
11. Desert Song [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
12. I'm Gonna Make You Mine [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
13. Doctor Doctor [Live at The Hammersmith Odeon]
14. Armed and Ready [As Featured in Guitar Hero: Metallica]
[01/09/12 update No.2]
MSG To be Suported by NST: According to Wayne Findlay, NO SKY TODAY will be direct support for MSG on March 1st, 2nd and 5th in the Midwest!! Thanks, Wayne!!! (cf. 12/18/11 update No.2)

[01/09/12 update]
More Temple Of Rock - European Tour Dates (Official): Michael Schenker - Temple Of Rock Europe 2012 tour dates have been announced on the Michael Schenker facebook page run by the record company, and Wayne Findlay website. Thanks, Wayne and Rob!!
Thu 05/03/12 Madrid, Spain ARENA (Formerly Heineken)
Fri 05/04/12 Santiago de Compostela, Spain Sala Capitol
Sat 05/05/12 Pamplona, Spain Sala Totem
Mon 05/07/12 Zurich, Switzerland Plaza
Tue 05/08/12 Vosselaar, Belgium Biebob venue ad
Wed 05/09/12 Wolverhampton, U.K. Wulfrun Hall
Thu 05/10/12 Manchester, U.K. HMV Ritz
Fri 05/11/12 Glasgow, U.K. O2 ABC Glasgow
Sat 05/12/12 London, U.K. O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Sun 05/13/12 Tilburg, The Netherlands Podium 013 venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [12/30/11 update]
Temple Of Rock World Tour: The following message has been posted on Michael Schenker's official website:
Michael Schenkerwill be touring "Temple Of Rock" with different line ups all around the world. He will feature each of the three singers from the brand new "Temple Of Rock" album: Michael Voss, Robin McAuley and Doogie White. The "Temple Of Rock World Tour" will start in the United States in February/March 2012 featuring Robin McAuley - Vocals, Elliott "Dean" Rubinson - Bass, Wayne Findlay - Keyboards & Guitar, and Pete Holmes - Drums. At the end of March, Michael will be in Japan with Michael Voss - Vocals, Herman Rarebell - Drums, Elliott "Dean" Rubinson - Bass, and Wayne Findlay - Keyboards & Guitar. In April/May the "Temple Of Rock" line up will tour Europe featuring Doogie White - Vocals, Herman Rarebell - Drums, Francis Buchholz - Bass and Wayne Findlay - Keyboards & Guitar. Michael is planning to eventually take each line up to all continents. Don’t miss the new album "Temple Of Rock."
[12/25/11 update]
To all: With thanks and love

[12/22/11 update No.3]
More Temple Of Rock - European Tour Dates (Unofficial): I have received an email from the U.K. entertainment guide website regarding MSG's U.K. date.

Thu 05/10/12 Manchester, U.K. HMV Ritz

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [12/22/11 update No.2]
Rev Jones on Bass: Rev Jones will be playing bass on part of the MSG tour in the U.S.A. He will be on the following dates. Thanks, Rev!!

03.16.12 - SAN ANTONIO, TX - BACKSTAGE LIVE SA
03.17.12 - DALLAS, TX - TREES
03.18.12 - TBA
03.20.12 - TBA
03.21.12 - TEMPE, AZ - CLUB RED
03.22.12 - LAS VEGAS, NV - VAMP'D
03.23.12 - AGOURA HILLS, CA - THE CANYON CLUB
03.24.12 - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA - THE COACH HOUSE

[12/22/11 update]
More Temple Of Rock - European Tour Dates (Unofficial): MSG tour dates in Spain are listed on this Spanish website. Thanks, Vincent!!!
Thu 05/03/12 Madrid, Spain Sala Marco Aldany
Fri 05/04/12 Santiago de Compostela, Spain Sala Capitol
Sat 05/05/12 Pamplona, Spain Sala Totem

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [12/21/11 update]
Temple Of Rock - European Tour Dates (Unofficial): There are two MSG dates listed on the website of venues in The Netherlands and Belgium. Thanks, Peter!!!
Tue 05/08/12 Vosselaar, Belgium Biebob venue ad
Thu 05/13/12 Tilburg, The Netherlands Podium 013 venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 The line-up for the MSG European 'Temple Of Rock' tour is as follows:
Doogie White (vocals)
Francis Bucholz (bass)
Herman Rarebell (drums)
Wayne Findlay (keys/ rhythm gtr)

[12/20/11 update]
Temple Of Rock - US Tour 2012: Dates for the Temple of Rock U.S. Tour 2012 featuring Robin McAuley have been officially announced on Michael Schenker's official website. Thanks, Scott and Gail!!!

FEB 15 2012 Mezzanine San Francisco, CA USA
FEB 16 2012 The Last Saloon Santa Rosa, CA USA
FEB 17 2012 Dantes Portland, OR USA
FEB 18 2012 Backstage Bar & Grill Tacoma, WA USA
FEB 19 2012 Studio Seven Seattle, WA USA
FEB 20 2012 9 One 9 Nightclub Victoria, BC CAN
FEB 21 2012 Venue Nightclub Vancover, BC CAN
FEB 23 2012 The Boardwalk Orangevale, CA USA
FEB 24 2012 Marquee 15 Corona, CA USA
FEB 25 2012 House of Blues West Hollywood, CA USA
FEB 26 2012 4th and B Concert Theatre San Diego, CA USA
FEB 28 2012 TBA TBA TBA
MAR 01 2012 Austins Libertyville, IL USA
MAR 02 2012 TBA TBA USA
MAR 03 2012 Harpos Detroit, MI USA
MAR 04 2012 The Rock File Etobicoke, ON USA
MAR 05 2012 Peabody’s Cleveland, OH USA
MAR 07 2012 Jaxx Springfield, VA USA
MAR 08 2012 Showcase Live Foxborough, MA USA
MAR 09 2012 The Stone Pony Asbury PArk, NJ USA
MAR 10 2012 The Gramercy Theatre New York, NY USA
MAR 11 2012 Crocodile Rock Allentown, PA USA
MAR 15 2012 TBA TBA USA
MAR 16 2012 Backstage Live SA San Antonio, TX USA
MAR 17 2012 Trees Dallas, TX USA
MAR 18 2012 TBA TBA USA
MAR 20 2012 TBA TBA USA
MAR 21 2012 Club Red Tempe, AZ USA
MAR 22 2012 Vamp’d Las Vegas, NV USA
MAR 23 2012 The Canyon Club Agoura Hills, CA USA
MAR 24 2012 Blues Sotta Le Stelle L'Aquila USA
MAR 25 2012 The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA USA

[12/18/11 update No.2]
More McAuley-Schenker Dates: Venue websites have two more MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP dates. Wayne Findlay's No Sky Today will open for at least some of the dates including the following IL show. Thanks, Gail!!!
Thu 03/01/12 Libertyville, IL, USA Austin's Saloon venue ad
Thu 03/08/12 Foxboro, MA, USA Showcase Live venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [12/18/11 update No.2]
More McAuley-Schenker U.S. Tour (It's Now Official): Elliott 'Dean' Rubinson has kindly informed me that they are taking Robin McAuley with them on vocals starting around Feb 20th. And, he said he is really looking forward to it. The lineup for the U.S. tour other than Elliott himself will be: Michael, Robin, Wayne and Pete Holmes. Thanks, Elliott!!!

[12/17/11 update No.2]
More McAuley-Schenker Date (Unofficial): One more MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP date from the website. Thanks, Mark!!!
Sun 03/11/12 Allentown, PA, USA Crocodile Rock venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [12/17/11 update]
More McAuley-Schenker Dates (Unofficial): There are two McAuley-Schenker dates listed on the website of the north California venues. Thanks, Axe!!!
Thu 02/16/12 Santa Rosa, CA, USA The Last Dat Saloon venue ad
Thu 02/23/12 Orangevale, CA, USA The Boardwalk venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

 [12/15/11 update]
Michael Schenker on the Metallica 30th Anniversary Website: Michael Schenker has a short video testimonial to Metallica on their 30th anniversary website. Thanks, William!!

http://www.metallica.com/videos/30th-anniversary-testimonials.asp

[12/09/11 update]
McAuley-Schenker Tour Date (Unofficial): According to the venue website, Michael Schenker and Robin Mcauley have reunited to bring the Mcauley-Schenker version of MSG back to fans in the USA in support of the "Temple of Rock" release! The "Temple of Rock" tour will feature select cuts from the new album plus a wide range of material from all phases of Michael Schenker's storied solo carrer as well as some U.F.O. classics. Thanks, Luke!!
Sun 02/26/12 San Diego, CA, USA 4th & B venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

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