• There will be a Michael Schenker album next year, recorded with ex-Scorpions Herman Rarebell and Francis Buchholz, as well as Doogie White and Wayne Findley.
• An collaborative album with Don Dokken will also be released next year. Don Dokken has recorded vocal tracks of a selection of songs taken from the instrumental acoustic "Thank You" series.
• Michael will embark on a european tour next year with Herman, Francis, Wayne and Doogie. The tour is called "Temple of Rock and Lovedrive Re-Union tour". Dates in the UK, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium and France have already been confirmed. Dates for France, Belgium and Switzerland are as follow :
  SPIRIT OF 66 - VERVIERS (be) 10/05/13
  LE MOLOCO - MONTBELIARD (fr) 11/05/13
  LA COOPERATIVE DE MAI - CLERMONT-FERRAND (fr) 14/05/13
  LE METRO - BASEL (ch) 15/05/13
  LE FORUM - VAUREAL-PARIS (fr) 16/05/13
  LA POUDRIERE - LEFFRINCKOUCKE -Dunkerque (fr) 17/05/13

Michael Schenker Personal VIP Package

Michael is proud to announce a very special opportunity to his fans. We will be releasing Michael Schenker's Personal VIP package shortly.

This package will include an unreleased - never heard before - CD which features a recording Michael Schenker made in 1979. Michael plays guitar and bass on all tracks, he even sings on some of the tracks. This makes it a very unique and special recording. Michael says this about it.

"It's a 14 track Demo I wrote and recorded by myself in the Dieter Dirks' (Scorpions Producer) mobile studio whilst Rory Gallagher and the Scorpions were recording next door.

It was going to be material for my first Solo Album. There's some Instrumentals and I even sing on a few. Ringo Funk helped out by playing drums on some tracks. He was the drummer in a famous German Band at the time called Atlantis.

I recorded this after I left the Scorpions Lovedrive Tour in '79. Some of this material I rehearsed later with Joey Kramer and Tom Hamilton from Aerosmith. Some of it I rehearsed with Gary Barden, Billy Sheehan (Bass from Mr. Big) and Denny Carmassi (Drums from Montrose)."

As part of this, very personal package, a once in a lifetime chance to have your name printed on Michael's new guitar model is also available. This is strictly limited to 1000 names. Michael Schenker's new Dean Signature model and will be available to purchase once created. This has not been done before and will never be repeated again!

Michael Schenker's 'Howler' technique is described on an instructional DVD along with the tool he uses to create the distinctive sound.

This package will also contain a box of goodies such as a unique T-shirt only available with this package.

You will also become part of Michael Schenker's VIP Platinum club who receive priority opportunities to take part in meet & greets on future tours. This is limited to 1000 people worldwide and will be dealt with on a first come first serve basis. The package is $220 per person. If you would like to be part of this please email fanmail@michaelschenkerhimself.com with your name and the country you are from so that we can reserve you a spot.

Michael Schenker is set to release Temple of Rock - Live in Europe on Monday 3 December.

Released on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and in a Limited Deluxe Edition, Temple of Rock was recorded live in Tilburg in May 2012. As an added bonus, fans can enjoy songs performed at London's 2011 High Voltage Festival, along with classic material from his extensive back catalogue, including his work with the Michael Schenker Group and The Scorpions.

Track listing:

Live At Tilburg

1. Into The Arena
2. Armed and Ready
3. Lovedrive
4. Another Piece of Meat
5. Hanging On
6. Cry For The Nations
7. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
8. Coast To Coast
9. Assault Attack
10. Before The Devil Knows You're Dead
11. Lights Out
12. On and On
13. Let It Roll
14. Shoot Shoot
15. Rock You Like A Hurricane
16. Rock Bottom
17. Holiday
18. Blackout
19. Doctor Doctor

Live At High Voltage

20. Armed and Ready
21. Another Piece of Meat
22. Rock You Like a Hurricane (feat. Rudolph Schenker)
23. Hanging On (feat. (feat. Rudolph Schenker)
24. Doctor Doctor ((feat. Rudolph Schenker)

I rehearsed tonight for the upcoming MSG Tour. I basically go into a studio, crank up the setlist and let it fly...it feels good to sing at full volume!! I did it last night & tonight. Honestly last night went better for me but that's just the way it goes sometimes. I will get stronger as time goes along. Crawl before you walk, Walk before you run, Run before you go F&%k YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael Schenker Group / Temple Of Rock

Due to a four year battle with a recurring Acid Reflux and the nasty Stomach Bacteria, HP, Robin McAuley has now been diagnosed with a Hiatal Hernia and requires surgery and can no longer participate in the upcoming MSG fall North American tour by doctors order.

Robin has released this statement in regards to this desicion.....

"In light of the upcoming MSG shows beginning early October 2012, I regretfully am forced to cancel my appearance with Michael Schenker. I expect to be back in the saddle soon as this is taken care of but it's important for all the fans to know how very disappointed I am. I make a point of staying healthy and always ready to meet the challenges of each day as it comes. This is one of those days I rarely have to confront, but here it is nonetheless. I promise to be back at ya! Real soon! Be well, all of you, and thank you for your support.”

God Bless, Robin"

The MICHAEL SCHENKER "Temple of Rock" North American Tour will continue with DAVID VAN LANDING replacing Robin on vocals who has been the cornerstone of MSG tours in the 90's as the lead vocalist and most recently was featured on the MICHAEL SCHENKER sold out tour of South America in 2011. Michael Schenker is happy to have him on board for the second leg of the North America tour.

See all of you out there! Keep Rockin! And all the best to Robin!

Hi Ritchie

It has been around 4 months since we have the pleasure of playing for you guys in Tokyo at the Sun Plaza. What a great time we had playing there two nights in a row! Well the new U.S. Michael Schenker tour kicks off in October in California with the schedule still being solidified. I will tell you that the lineup is the McAuley Schenker lineup including myself on bass, Pete Holmes on drums and of course the great Wayne Findlay.

In addition to some new songs from the March tour I am proud to say that we at Dean guitars has just produced a very special guitar for Michael that he absolutely loves. I will say no more. They will be available for sale later in the year.

We will play NYC, Chicago, Texas, Canada and many places in between. We will play with our friends from Queensryche on some shows which will be great as well.

More to come and updates from the road.

Elliott Dean Rubinson

THE FIRST DAY ON THE NEW TOUR
Thursday-Oct 4th 2012
Man Down Productions & Bay Area Backstage

MICHAEL SCHENKER

THE RODEO-ROCKIN RODEO SJC
610 COLEMAN AVE- SAN JOSE, CA

We are excited to announce that Michael Schenker will be attending and will be honored at the 3rd Annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards! If there is anyone that is a guitar legend it would be Michael Schenker! So with great pride we are looking forward to presenting Michael Schenker with the "Rock Guitar Legend" award at this year's Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards.

On August 26th, Michael will also be making a historic appearance onstage with Sammy Hagar for a tribute to Ronnie Montrose, as well as participating in the All-Star Celebrity performance for the finale of the show. You won't want to miss this!

Be a part of Rock n' Roll history as Michael Schenker and legendary superstars take the stage at the Joint at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel. Get your ticket for only $26 by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or at the Hard Rock Hotel/Joint Box Office.

I also would like to comment on Michael's video with rock invasion (your update from 4/7): Besides spreading his general message about temple of rock (how he came up with the band members, the meaning of temple of rock, celebration of hand made rock etc) Michael added some extras which are not part of his usual interview. The interviewer started with mentioning that Michael had several ups and downs in his carear. Here Michael chipped in and explained that everyone has ups in downs in his life and that nearly everyone once walked drunk on the street. According to Michael his problem is a certain allergy which makes him feel the effect of alcohol too much so that he got in trouble. There was another critical question by the interviewer about Michael's signing sessions in the 1990s when he signed after the show which were purchased at his merchandise desk at the shows and the fact that it was possible to order signed CDs at a higher price. Michael said it was the first time he was conscious of business affairs. Until the last record of McAuley Schenker Group he never made any money. When he started his own company he saw money coming in but he had no idea how much to charge for his merchandise. So he just tried it out. Then he made several philosophical excurses on how the life of people is determined by circles or spirals just like the stars and planets of the universe.

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]

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