Michael Schenker Tour Information and News
Information updated July - December 2008


[12/26/08 update]
NAMM Show Gig: According to Wayne Findlay, H.O.B. Anaheim "Guitar Gods" NAMM Concert Line-up on Jan. 17 2009 will be: Michael Schenker/Wayne Findlay/Robin MacAuley/Brian Tichy/Robbie Crane w/ Warren Di Martini and Frank Hannon opening. (cf. 12/18/08 update)

[12/23/08 update]
To All Visitors: Season's greeting from R.B.Araki.

[12/19/08 update]
Armed And Ready on Guitar Hero Game: Michael Schenker Group's Armed and Ready will appear in the new "Guitar Hero: Metallica" game slated to be released in fiscal 2009. J.Long has kindly informed me that he got this information from a video game magazine, "Game Informer" issue 189. It goes on to say how Kirk Hammet of Metallica picked some songs that influenced him to appear in the game. This information can be also found on Wikipedia. Thanks, J.Long!!

[12/18/08 update]
MSG Tour Summary and NAMM Show Gig: Wayne Findlay has updated his official website. He summed upMSG's Japan/Korea and European tours. Michael Schenker mentioned on his website that he will jam at the Anaheim HOB on January 17 on the occasion of the NAMM show (cf. 12/08/08 update). According to Wayne, Wayne/Michael Schenker/Robin McAuley and extra special shredder guests will be playing togheter!!

[12/08/08 update]
Namm Show, New Album + Upcoming Tour: Michael Schenkr has posted the following message on his official website. Thanks, John!!

Hi Everybody,

Here is what's coming up.

I will be at the Namm Show on Friday, January 16th signing things from 4:30 - 5:30 pm, and on Saturday January 17th from 1:00 - 2:00 pm..

I may also be jamming at the House of Blues on Saturday, January 17th in Anaheim at 11:00 pm. (not confirmed yet).

We are currently putting together a US Tour starting around February/March and a UK Tour is planed as well.

Gary and I have just completed an Acoustic Album. Real good.
It will be released in early spring.

That's it for now.

Best,
Michael
[12/01/08 update]
MSG Tour Flight Case on Ebay: Stefan is selling an original MSG tour flightcase on ebay. Thanks, Stefan!!

[11/21/08 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Musikmesse 2008 Videos: Peter has kindly informed me that he found some stunning video's of Michael Schenker live on stage at the MusikMesse 2008 which took place earlier this year. Michael was promoting the Bose L1 speaker system and L1 Tonematch audio engine. Thanks, Peter!!! (cf. 03/21/08 update et al)

Here are the links:

Michael rehearsel:
http://www.bose-l1-gazette.eu/video/Videos.html?movie=schenker_01

Michael on stage:
http://www.bose-l1-gazette.eu/video/Videos.html?movie=schenker_03

[11/21/08 update]
MSG Vigo Show Review: Juan has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Vigo, Spain show which took place on November 1. Thanks, Juan!!!

[11/19/08 update]
MSG Bergara Show Review: Seajob's review of MSG's Bergara, Spain show on October 31 has been added to Concert Report page. Thanks, seajob!!!

[11/17/08 update No.4]
Michael Schenker Interview: An interview with Michael Schenker which was conducted after the Uden show on October 23 can be found at the following site. Thanks, Peter!!!

http://www.mariosmetalmania.com/interviews.html#Michael%20Schenker%20Group

[11/17/08 update No.3]
MSG Uden Show Photos: Some more photos by Remi of MSG's show at the de Pul in Uden on October 23 have been added to the pictures section of Peter's website. Thanks, Peter!!!

Peter's Michael Schenker Fansite: www.michaelschenkeronline.nl

[11/17/08 update No.2]
Liner Notes for MSG Reissues: According to planetrock, the Michael Schenker Group's first three albums reissues which are due to be released on January 19, 2009 will have new liner notes by Dave Ling. Thanks, Loudie!! (cf. 10/06/08 update)

[11/17/08 update]
MSG Swiss Show Review: Claus's review of MSG's Basel, Switzerland show on October 27 has been added to the Concert Report page. Thanks, Claus!!!

[11/14/08 update]
MSG Madrid Show Photo and Setlist: David @ MetalSymphony.com has kindly informed mt that they have uploaded photos of MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's October 30, 2008 concert at Macumba in Madrid, Spain, which were taken by Manu Cabaleiro from MetalSymphony.com. Check out the follwing location:

http://www.metalsymphony.com/galeria/thumbnails.php?album=200

With their permission, those photos have been posted on Concert Report page together with the setlist of ths show which David has let me know. Unlike the previous shows of the tour, MSG played "Courvoisier Concerto" before "Lost Horizons". Thanks, David!!!

[11/11/08 update]
Michael Schenker Interview (Translation): Joerg @ "Rock Bottom" radioshow has kindly translated the interview with Michael Schenker conducted in German into English, which has been added to Concert Report page. Thanks again, Joerg!!!

[11/10/08 update]
Michael Schenker/MSG Interviews: Joerg Reiche who is moderating the rock radio show called "Rock Bottom" that is receiveable on Radio FSK Hamburg, Germany and on the internet under www.rockradio.de has kindly informed me that he and his colleague moderator Christian Platz had the opportunity to interview Michael Schenker (in German) and his band (Chris Glen, Chris Slade, Wayne Findlay in English) for their radio shows. The two interviews took place in Pratteln (CH) on the 27th of October 2008.

Rock Bottom interviews page:
http://www.rockbottom-music.de/interviews.html

Michael interview: http://www.rockbottom-music.de/interviews/michael_schenker_2008.mp3

The three MSG musicians: http://www.rockbottom-music.de/interviews/glen_slade_findley_2008.mp3

Joerg has also sent me one photo from the Pratteln show and two photos taken at the interviews, which have been added to Concert Report page.Thanks, Joerg!!!

[11/06/08 update]
New Magazine Article/Interview: MSG's 'Built To Destroy' is picked up as an 'Album Legend' in the latest issue of the Japanese PLAYER magazine. This 9-page special article icludes a 2-page interview with Michael Schenker and Gary Barden which was conducted at the backstage of the Tokyo gig in August. They mainly talk about the Built To Destroy era. Michael also mentioned that he and Gary will tour as an acoustic duo after opening for the Scorpions show in Newcastle. By that time, they had already recorded eight vocal tracks on the songs which were originally released as acoustic instrumental. One of them is the tune titled Dance Lady Gypsy which was aired at the Tokyo venue before the show started. They will release an acoustic album next year and then record an electric album as a band. He wants to continue to collaborate with Gary as far as the circumstances allow.

[11/05/08 update]
MSG Swiss Show Review & Photos: Celine has kindly send me her review and photos from MSG's Basel, Switzerland show on October 27. Thanks, Celine!!!

[10/30/08 update No.2]
MSG Barcelona Show Review & Photos: A review and photos from MSG's show at Bikini in Barcelona, Spain on October 28 can be found at the following website. Thanks, Fco Javier and David at culturaioci.com.

Review: http://www.eldebat.cat/cat/notices/nit_magica_amb_un_michael_schenker_al_lucinant_36243.php

Photo Gallery http://www.eldebat.cat/cat/notices/galeria_d_imatges_de_michael_schenker_group_msg_bikini_bcn_28_10_08_36242.php

[10/30/08 update]
MSG Holland Shows Photos: Some Photo's of the Uden and Purmerend gigs can be found at the pictures-concerts section of Peter's website. Thanks, Peter!!!

my site. [10/29/08 update]
MSG Purmerand Show Video: A video clup of 'On And On' from MSG's Purmerand, Holland show on October 24 has been posted on YouTube. Thanks, Dave in St Louis!!

[10/28/08 update No.2]
Michael Schenker on Christmas Album Japan Edition: According to CDJapan, "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year" compilation album will be released in Japan on December 3. Thanks again, Roy!! (cf. 10/22/08 update No.2)

13.O CHRISTMAS TREE (Bonus Track) / Doro Pesch, Michael Schenker, Tony Franklin, Frankie Banali

[10/28/08 update]
More MSG Purmerand Show Photow: Wim has kindly sent me some photos from MSG's Purmerand, Holland show on October 24. Thanks, Wim!!!

[10/27/08 update No.2]
More MSG Uden Show Review & Photos: Karin has kindly sent me her review and photos from MSG's Uden show which took place last week. Thanks, Karin!!!

[10/27/08 update]
More MSG Purmerand Show Review: Henk has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Purmerand, Holland show on October 24. Thanks, Henk!!!

[10/25/08 update No.3]
Moew MSG Uden Show Review & Photos: John has kindly sent me his review and photos from MSG's Uden/Holland show on October 23. Thanks, John!!!

[10/25/08 update No.2]
More Photos: Lots of photos of Michael Schenker, many of which were taken at the recent Scorpions tour can be found on Facebook.com.

[10/25/08 update]
MSG Purmerend Show Review & Photos: Peter has kindly sent me his comments and photos from Michael Schenker Group's show at P3 in Purmerend, the Neitherland on October 24. Thanks again, Peter!!!

More info can be found on Peter's Exellent Website: www.michaelschenkeronline.nl

[10/24/08 update No.2]
More MSG Uden Show Photos: Anno has kindly sent me his review and the photos taken his wife from MSG's Uden Show on October 23. Thanks, Anno!!!

[10/24/08 update]
MSG Uden Show Review & Photos: Peter has kindly sent me his review and photos from Michael Schenker Group's show in Uden, the Neitherland on October 23. Thanks, Peter!!!

Peter's Michael Schenker Fansite: www.michaelschenkeronline.nl

[10/23/08 update]
Michael Schenker Skull Shirt on Sale: Michael Schenker Skull Shirt which he wore at the recent gig with the Scorpions is now availble from his official website. Thanks, John!!

[10/22/08 update]
Michael Schenker on Christmas Album: Roy has kindly informed me that a newly released album in the U.K. called "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year" has two tracks that are not listed on any site selling the cd. These tracks are Auld Lang Syne performed by Girlschool and O'Chrismas Tree which has Doro on vocals, Michael Schenker on Guitar, Tony Franklin on Bass, and Frank Banali on Drums. According to Roy, it states in the sleeve notes that Michael's guitars was recorded by Michael Voss at Kiroom Studios, Muenster, Germany, so most likely recorded when he was doing the new MSG cd. Roy told me that Michael has quite a long solo and does not sound like his normal self, he just lets loose and rocks away, it is well worth the price of the cd on it own. It seems that the US version has a different cover and different tracks. The U.K. version is on Armoury Records ARMCD501 or ARMCD502 (www.eagle-rock.com). Thanks, Roy!!

[10/21/08 update No.4]
Scorpions w/ Michael Wolverhampton Show Slideshows: Devonjohn has created four photobucket slideshows of Scorpions at Wolverhampton. The links can be found on his his review page. Thanks, John!!! (cf. 10/21/08 update No.2)

[10/21/08 update No.3]
More Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker London Show Photos: Billy Hepburn @ MusicPro(UK) Devonjohn has kindly sent me cool photos from the Scorpions' London show on October 18. Thanks, Billy!!!

[10/21/08 update No.2]
More Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker Wolverhampton Show Review: Devonjohn has kindly sent me his review & photos from the Scorpions' Wolverhampton show. Thanks, John!!!

[10/21/08 update]
Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker Wolverhamptonn Show Review: Steg has kindly sent me his review & photos from the Scorpions' Wolverhampton show which took place on October 19. Thanks, Steg!!!

[10/20/08 update]
More Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker London Show Review: Paul has kindly sent me his review of the Scorpions' London show on October 18. Thanks again, Paul!!!

[10/19/08 update No.2]
Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker London Show Review: Roy has kindly sent me his review of the Scorpions' London show on October 18. Thanks, Roy!!!

[10/19/08 update]
Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker Manchester Review/Photos: Ray has kindly sent me his review of the Scorpions' Manchester show on October 15. He also uploaded some photos and video clips online. Thanks, Ray!!!

[10/17/08 update No.2]
A message from Battttttty: "A message from Battttttty to the little lady (and her dad!) whose photo I took at Manchester. Please contact me here at this site, and I'll send you the full hi-res photo by email".

According to her, Michael looked and sounded excellent at Manchester, as did the whole show.

[10/17/08 update]
Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker Southampton Review: Paul has kindly sent me his review of the Scorpions' show with Michael Schenker in Southampton on October 16. Thanks, Paul!!!

[10/16/08 update No.2]
Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker Manchester Vidos: Simon has uploaded some video clips he took at the Manchester show on YouTube. Thanks again, Simon!!!

[10/16/08 update]
Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker Manchester Photos: Simon has kindly sent me his review and cool photos from the Scorpions' Manchester show which took place on October 15. Thanks, Simon!!!

[10/14/08 update No.4]
More Scorpions/Michael Newcastle Photos: Loads of photos from the Scorpions' Newcastle show can be found on this site which include those of Michael with Scorpoions and Schenker/Barden Acoustic Trio.

[10/14/08 update No.3]
Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker Glasgow Video: As Rob mentioned in his review, he has uploaded a video of Love Drive from the Glasgow show on YouTube. Thanks, Rob!!!

[10/14/08 update No.2]
More Scorpions/Michael Newcastle Photos: Mark has kindly sent me cool photos from the Scorpions' Newcastle show with Michael Schenker on October 12. Thanks, Mark!!!

[10/14/08 update]
Scorpions w/ Michael Schenker Glasgow Review: Rob has kindly sent me his review of last night's show of Scorpions with Michael Schenker in Glasgow. Thanks, Rob!!!

[10/13/08 update No.2]
Schenker/Barden & Scorpions Newcastle Photos: Lots of great professional pics of the Schenker/Barden Acoustic Trio and the Scorpions Newcastle show can be found on Debbie Turska's site. Thanks, Peter!!!

[10/13/08 update]
Schenker/Barden & Scorpions in Newcastle: Paul has kindly sent me his review of last night's show of the Scenker/Barden Acoustic Trio and the Scorpions with Michael Schenker. Thanks, Paul!!!

[10/10/08 update]
Young Guitar Article: The latest issue (Nov.) of Japanese Young Guitar magazine has a 4-page article about Michael Schenker Group which includes an interview with Michael Schenker, concert report and live gears. There are also photos of the gear of Michael Schenker and Wayne Findlay taken at their show in Tokyo in August including three Dean Flying Vs equiped with a mysterious metal/magnet, their pedal effects and amplifiers.

[10/09/08 update No.2]
Michael Schenker New Interview: There is a new video interview on Dean Guitar's Michael Schenker page: http://www.deanguitars.com/michael_schenker_08.php. He talks about the upcoming Scorpions tour, the Schenker Brothers' recording with some guest players, a new acoustic Schenker/Barden album and the new "Schenker Howl" technique he developed (I wrote about it in my Tokyo show reviews). Thanks, Bastian!!!

[10/09/08 update]
MSG Tokyo Show 2nd Night Review: It's very late again but my review and photos of MSG's Tokyo show on August 29 have been added to concert report page.

[10/08/08 update]
Schenker With Michael Voss & Mad Max: Michael Voss, as a member of the Schenker/Barden acoustic trio, will contribute guitars and vocals on the 12th of October at Carlington Academy, Newcastle (performing as a support act for the Scorpions).

Michael Voss is also a lead singer and a guitar player of a German band called "Mad Max". According to Juergen Breforth, a guitar player from Mad Max, their brand-new album titled "Here We Are" which has been just released includes a song co-written with Michael Schenker himself called "higher and higher". There are a lot more world famous co-writers working with them on the album such as JOE LYNN TURNER, DON AIREY, JEFF SCOTT SOTO and many more. For more info on Mad Max, check out their myspace on www.myspace.com/madmaxmusic. Thanks, Juergen!!! (cf. 03/26/08 update et al)

[10/07/08 update]
MSG Tokyo Show Review: It's very late but my review and photos of MSG's Tokyo show on August 28 have been added to concert report page.

[10/06/08 update No.2]
MSG Barcelona Date: I have just noticed that MSG's Barcelona date has been changed from October 29 to October 28 on Michael Schenker's official website and Wayne Findlay's tour page. (cf. 08/19/08 update)

Tue 10/28/08 Barcelona, Spain Bikini

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[10/06/08 update]
MSG Remasters: The first three MSG remasters with some new bonus tracks are due for release from EMI on 19th January 2009. Thanks, Batttttty!!!

Michael Schenker Group
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
Bonus Tracks
10. Just A Lover (1979 Demo - Previously Unreleased)
11. Looking Out From Nowhere (1979 Demo - Previously Unreleased)
12. Get Up And Get Down (1979 Demo - Previously Unreleased)
13. After Midnight (1979 Demo - Previously Unreleased)
14. Breakout (1979 Demo - Previously Unreleased)
15.Cry For The Nations (Radio Edit B-Side)
16.Armed And Ready (Live B-Side)
17.Into The Arena (Live B-Side)

MSG
1. Are You Ready To Rock
2. Attack Of The Mad Axeman
3. On And On
4. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
5. But I Want More
6. Never Trust A Stranger
7. Looking For Love
8. Secondary Motion
9. Never Trust A Stranger (demo - Previously Unreleased)
10.Natural Thing (Live Manchester Apollo 1980 - Previously Unreleased)
11.Feels Like A Good Thing (Live Manchester Apollo 1980 - Previously Unreleased)
12.Looking Out From Nowhere (Live Manchester 1980 - Previously Unreleased)
13.Shoot Shoot (Live Manchester Apollo 1980 - Previously Unreleased)
14.Doctor Doctor (Live Manchester Apollo1980 - Previously Unreleased)
15.Lights Out (Live Manchester Apollo1980 - Previously Unreleased)

One Night In Budokan
CD 1
1. Armed And Ready
2. Cry For The Nations
3. Attack Of The Mad Axeman
4. I Want More
5. Victim Of Illusion
6. Into The Arena
CD 2
1. On And On
2. Never Trust A Stranger
3. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
4. Tales Of Mystery
5. Cozy Powell Drum Solo
6. Courvoisier Concerto
7. Lost Horizons
8. Doctor Doctor
9. Are You Ready To Rock
[09/26/08 update]
Michael Schenker Video Interview: A video interview with Michael Schenker which was conducted while MSG was in Japan late last month can be viewed on We Rock City website.

[09/24/08 update]
Michael Schenker @ Dean: Michael Schenker stopped by the Dean HQ to work with the Dean Custom Shop team on a new guitar to be unveiled at NAMM 2009. Check out the photos and updated Tour News... http://www.deanguitars.com/michael_schenker_08.php. Thanks, Dixie!!!

[09/21/08 update]
More Michael Schenker Interview: Yiannis Dolas from Greece has kindly informed that he just posted an interview with Michael Schenker on Rockpages.gr. Thanks, Yiannis!!!

[09/16/08 update]
Michael Schenker New Interview: Michael Schenker was on the MIB Show on Sunday. The interview can be found here: http://mib_show.podomatic.com/entry/2008-09-14T11_23_36-07_00. The telephone interview lasts about 14.5 minutes. He talks about the tours planned later this year and early 2009, new album ITMOB, current tour lineup, Dean Guitars, black & white paintings, first use of Flying V, how he joined UFO and how he rehearsed before the first show with them, Contraband/Ratt, etc. Thanks, Bastian!!!

[09/07/08 update]
MSG Paper Jaket Series To Be Released: The following MSG CDs with paper jaket will be released from EMI Music Japan on October 29, 2008. They can be pre-ordered from here and here.

Michael Schenker Group (TOCP-70101)
MSG (TOCP-70102)
One Night At Budokan (TOCP-70103~4)
Assault Attack (TOCP-70105)
Built TO Destroy (TOCP-70106)
Rock Will Never Die (TOCP-70107)
Perfect Timing (TOCP-70108)
Save Yourself (TOCP-70109)

[09/02/08 update]
MSG Tokyo 1st Night Review: Ed has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Tokyo gig on August 28. Thanks, Ed!!!

[09/01/08 update No.2]
Moew MSG Seoul Show Review: Jeong has also kindly sent me his review of MSG's Seoul, Korea show on August 31. Thanks, Jeong!!!

[09/01/08 update]
MSG Seoul Show Review: Kevin has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Seoul, Korea show on August 31. Thanks, Kevin!!!

[08/31/08 update]
MSG Euro, U.K. & U.S Tour: The following message has been posted on Michael Schenker's official website. It is a little contradictory to the information posted on Scopions official website where it says MSG will open for the Scorpions' U.K. tour (08/29/08 update No.2).

Michael Schenker will be joining the Scorpions as there (their) guest Guitarist on there (their) upcoming UK Tour in mid October to play material(s) from Lovedrive and Lonesome Crow.

In adition, Schenker/Barden will be opening for the Scorpions with an acoustic set in Newcastle only.

Furthermore, MSG-Schenker/Barden are scheduled for more dates in Europe starting Oct. 23rd and are currently working on a UK Tour in November to be followed by a US Tour early next year.
[08/30/08 update]
MS&F Sutton Show Review: Paul has kindly sent me his review of Michael Schenker & Friends Sutton show on January 17. Thanks, Paul!!!

[08/29/08 update No.2]
MSG To Support Scorpions!?: As was reported on Michael Schenker's official website (cf. 08/19/08 update), Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth will play some songs with the Scorpions on their U.K. tour. According to Scorpions official website, MSG will also be a supporting act for those shows.

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP:
Mon 10/13/08 Glasgow, UK Carling Academy
Wed 10/15/08 Manchester, UK MANCHESTER Apollo
Thu 10/16/08 Southampton, UK Guildhall
Sat 10/18/08 London, UK Hammersmith Apollo
Sun 10/19/08 Wolverhampton, UK Civic Hall

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[08/29/08 update]
MSG Tokyo Show (2nd Night): I went to see the second night of MSG's Tokyo leg. Another great show!! I will try to write a short review when I have time. MSG will leave for Korea tomorrow morning.

[08/28/08 update]
MSG Tokyo Show (1st Night): I just got back from MSG's gig in Tokyo. Awesome show!! I will add lots more photos later.

[08/26/08 update]
Rudolph Schenker Interview: Check this TV interview out, with Rudolph amongst other things, talking about the tour coming up in the UK together with MSG & Uli. Thanks, Stefan!!!

http://www.the-scorpions.com:80/english/

[08/25/08 update]
MSG Osaka Show: I just received the information that tonight's MSG show in Osaka, Japan was successfully completed. Thanks, Blossom-san!!

[08/21/08 update]
New Photos from Rock of Ages Festival: New Photos of Wayne Findlay from MSG's show at the Rock of Ages Festival 2008 in Germany on July 25 have been added to Wayne's myspace.

[08/19/08 update]
More Official Michael Schenker Dates Announced: Many tour dates of MSG have been confirmed and newly announced on Michael Schenker's official website. Also, dates of Michael Schenker with Scopions have been officially confirmed. (cf. 08/13/08 update)

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP
Thu 10/23/08 Uden, The Neitherlands De PUL
Fri 10/24/08 Purmerend, The Neitherlands P3 Venue Ad
Sat 10/25/08 Speyer, Germany Halle 101
Mon 10/27/08 Pratteln, Basel, Switzerland Z7 Venue Ad
Wed 10/29/08 Barcelona, Spain Bikini
Thu 10/30/08 Madrid, Spain La Riveria
Fri 10/31/08 Bergara, Spain Sala Jam
Sat 11/01/08 Vigo, Spain Sala A

SCHENKER / BARDEN ACOUSTIC:
Sun 10/12/08 Newcastle, UK Carling Academy

MICHAEL SCHENKER WITH THE SCORPIONS:
Sun 10/12/08 Newcastle, UK Carling Academy
Mon 10/13/08 Glasgow, UK Carling Academy
Wed 10/15/08 Manchester, UK MANCHESTER Apollo
Thu 10/16/08 Southampton, UK Guildhall
Sat 10/18/08 London, UK Hammersmith Apollo
Sun 10/19/08 Wolverhampton, UK Civic Hall

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[08/13/08 update]
Michael Schenker Supports Scorpions!?: I've received the following information. If I get more information, it will be posted here. Thanks, Steve!!

SCORPIONS

New support announced MICHAEL SCHENKER - Founder member of UFO & The Scorpions

Supporting all shows along with Uli Jon Roth, except the Newcastle date which will be supported by the Schenker/Barden Acoustic Trio

The Scorpions are the only German band to have unswervingly pursued an international career for over thirty-five years. What's important for Matthias Jabs is to make "music that's enduring" and that embodies the identity of the Scorpions. Music, above all, that stands the test of a live concert - in the full exposure of the spotlights.

OCTOBER 2008
12 NEWCASTLE Academy
13 GLASGOW Academy
15 MANCHESTER Apollo
16 SOUTHAMPTON Guildhall
18 HAMMERSMITH Apollo
19 WOLVERHAMPTON Civic Hall
[08/11/08 update]
Peter's Website Moved: Peter Mondria's excellent Michael Schenker website has moved to its new home and easy-to-remember web address: www.michaelschenkeronline.nl. Update your bookmarks. Anyone wishing to contact him or contribute content to the website is kindly requested to use the new email address: info@michaelschenkeronline.nl

[08/10/08 update]
Photos of Michael Schenker Gibson Flying V No. 1: Mr. Ito who bought Michael Schenker Gibson Flying V No. 1 from Martin sent me the photos of the guitar. Thanks, Ito-san!! (cf. 04/18/08 update No.2, et al)

[08/07/08 update]
New Photos from Wayne: New photos from Wayne Findlay can be found on his myspace. Look at page 3. Thanks, Stefan!!

[08/05/08 update]
Best Of Schenker: The Best Of The Michael Schenker Group 1980-1984" contains a mix of album tracks, live cuts and B-Sides, and four tracks previously only available on import. Amazon U.K has its catalog. Thanks, Peter!!! (cf. 07/31/08 update)

The tracklisting is as follows:
01. Armed And Ready
02. Cry For The Nations (radio edit)*
03. Lost Horizons
04. Into The Arena (live-B Side)*
05. Are You Ready To Rock
06. Attack Of The Mad Axeman
07. On And On
08. Victim Of Illusion (live)
09. Assault Attack
10. Dancer
11. Girl From Uptown (B Side)*
12. Desert Song
13. Rock My Nights Away
14. Captain Nemo (original mix)*
15. Rock Will Never Die
16. Doctor Doctor (live)
*Previously Unavailable on CD in the UK

[08/03/08 update]
TED MCKENNA - In MSG: According to the message of Gris Glen posted on his myspace, Ted McKenna will rejoin MSG only for the Japanese leg. Thanks, Brett and akio!!

I'm Sure The Japanese Will Give A Big Welcome For The News That SAHB /MSG Drum Legend Ted Mckenna Is To Rejoin MSG ( Only For 4 Dates ) For The Japanese Leg Of The Current MSG World Tour, This Is Due To Regular Drummer CHRIS SLADE Haveing A Prior Commitment. Chris Slade Rejoins After Japan.
[07/31/08 update]
Best Of Schenker: According to Total Rock, 'The Best Of The Michael Schenker Group' is to be released by EMI on September 22.

[07/26/08 update]
MSG at the Rock of Ages Festival: A photo of Michael Schenker (with new outfit) playing at the Rock of Ages Festival in Seebronn, Germany July 25 can be found at http://www.blog.rock-of-ages.de/. Thanks, Thomas!!!

[07/23/08 update]
MSG Swiss Date: MSG's tourdate in Switzerland has been announced on the venue website. Thanks, Armando!!!

Mon 10/27/08 Pratteln, Basel, Switzerland Z7 Venue Ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[07/20/08 update]
More MSG Show in The Netherlands: One more show in the Neitherland is advertised on the venue website. Thanks, Peter!!!

Fri 10/24/08 Purmerend, The Neitherlands P3 Venue Ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[07/13/08 update]
Wayne's Update from Past 2 Festivals: Wayne Findlay has posted a message regarding the past two rock festivals on his blog:

The first was The Honberg Festival in Tuttlingen Germany with Magnum. What an amazing concert inside the ruins at Honberg Castle. The view was incredible over looking the town below. The crowd was really awesome and we rocked the glowing blue castle at night!! Insane...This was definitely a memorable performance for me. I hope to return next year for another festival.

The Magic Circle Festival in Bad Arolsen was another great show despite a few technical difficulties that were out of our control...Unfortunately, we had to play a shorter set because the shuttle was 4 hours late to pick up singer Gary Barden and Carlo my guitar tech from the airport...Good one!! So the whole band is waiting on stage for the first site of Gary Barden. Finally he arrives and we instantly run onstage and begin "Into The Arena". We end with "Doctor ,Doctor" for a shorter 40 minute set. Despite the poor stage monitor mix, the sound out front was great. Thousands of fans singing along with fists in the air, giving us the energy to rise above the minor distractions. Overall, I felt it was a great show and we look forward to playing here again next year, to ROCK the entire set as we had originally planned!!

full report
[07/12/08 update]
MSG Show in The Netherlands: The tickets for the following show in the Neitherland are already on sale. Thanks, Henk!!!

Thu 10/23/08 Uden, The Neitherlands De PUL

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[07/10/08 update]
Road Report from Honberg Castle 7-10-08: Wayne Findlay has posted the following report on his blog:

Hallo mein freunden!!

Just wanted to check in from the road. M.S.G. had a great concert at Honberg Castle in Tuttlingen Germany on July 5th!!! Amazing scenery and experience!!! Will post photos in a few days so stay tuned...

Getting ready to play the Magic Circle Festival in a few hours!!! with Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper and my San Diego friends Benedictum. Should be a blast!!! I will post a full update as soon as I return home in a few days. Keep Rockin'!!!

Peace,

Wayne


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