Michael Schenker News and Tour Information
Updated on 05/17/2012

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[05/17/12 update No.3]
MSG Madrid Show Photos: MetalSymphony.com has kindly sent me the link to the photos as well as the setlist of MSG's Madrid, Spain show on May 3rd. Thanks, MetalSymphony.com!!!

[05/17/12 update No.2]
MSG Berlin Show Review: Axel has kindly sent me his review of MSG's show in Berlin, Germany last night. Thanks, Axel!!!

[05/17/12 update]
MSG Tilburg Show Photos: Anno has kindly sent me photos from MSG's Tilburg show. Thanks, Anno!!!

[05/16/12 update No.4]
To everybody: Thank you very much for your messages on Facebook.

[05/16/12 update No.3]
MSG Tilburg Show Photos: Peter has uploaded some pics taken at MSG's show in Tilburg, the Netherlands on May 13 which can be found in the Pictures section of his fantastic Michael Schenker site. The pictures are also accessible via a direct link. Thanks, Peter!!!

[05/16/12 update No.2]
Walk The Stage: The Official Bootleg Box Set: According to HMV Japan, a Japan edition of "Walk The Stage: The Official Bootleg Box Set" including 4CDs+DVD will be released on July 11, 2012. All the tracks are previously released.

Disc 1: Live At Hammersmith Odeon, 25th September 1980
Disc 2: Live At The Osaka Festival Hall, 19th August 1981 (Afternoon Show)
Disc 3: Live At The Osaka Festival Hall, 19th August 1981 (Evening Show)
Disc 4: Live At The Reading Rock Festival, 29th August 1982)
DVD: Rock Will Never Die (Live At Hammersmith Odeon, 22nd&23rd October 1983

[05/16/12 update]
MSG Hannover Show Review: Sven has kindly sent me his review of last night's show of MSG in Hannover, Germany . Thanks, Sven!!!

[05/15/12 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Autograph Session: Michael Schenker will have an autograph session at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the German store 'Media Markt', Berlin-Steglitz. Thanks, Peter!!

http://www.das-schloss-steglitz.de/

[05/15/12 update]
MSG Tilburg, the Netherlands Show Review: Sylvie and Alain are back on the Euro tour and sent me their 5th review during this tour of MSG's Tilburg show. Thanks, Slyvie and Alain!!!

[05/14/12 update No.4]
MSG Vosselaar, Belgium Show Review: Karin has kindly sent me her review of MSG's Vosselaar, Belgium Show which took place on May 8. Thanks, Karin!!!

[05/14/12 update No.3]
MSG Tilburg Show DVD: As Peter reported, Michael Schenker's official website revealed that the Tilburg show on May 13 was filmed LIVE to be released as a DVD!! Thanks, William, Akio and Peter!!

[05/14/12 update No.2]
MSG Tilburg, the Netherlands Show Review: Peter has kindly sent me his review and photos of MSG's performance last night in Tilburg, the Netherlands. Apparently the show was filmed for a future DVD release. Thanks, Peter!!! You are a good photographer too!!

[05/14/12 update]
MSG London Show Video: Akemi-san has kindly sent me a video of MSG's performance in London. Thanks, Akemi-san!!!

[05/13/12 update No.2]
MSG London Show Photos: Saito-san has kindly sent me some photos from MSG's London show on May 12. He is now coming back to Japan and will go to work on Monday. He defninitely enjoyed the U.K tour and met many fans in the U.K. and from other countries. They all are great fans!! Thanks again, Saito-san!!!

[05/13/12 update]
MSG Wolverhampton, U.K Show Photos: Rich took cool photos at MSG's Wolverhampton show. Thanks always, Wolfie!!!

[05/12/12 update No.3]
More MSG Glasgow Show Photos: Billy took great photos as always at MSG's Glasgow show. Thanks, Billy!!!

[05/12/12 update No.2]
MSG Glasgow Show Photos: Saito-san has kindly sent me some photos from MSG's Glasgow show. Chris Glen was at the backstage. Thanks again, Saito-san!!!

[05/12/12 update]
MSG Glasgow Show Review: Rob has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Glasogow show last night. Thanks, Rob-G!!!

[05/11/12 update No.5]
MSG Vosselaar, Belgium Show Photos: Peter has uploaded some pics taken at MSG's show in Vosselaar, Belgium on May 08 which can be found in the Pictures section of his fantastic Michael Schenker site. The pictures are also accessible via a direct link. Thanks, Peter!!! (cf. 05/10/12 update No.2)

[05/11/12 update No.4]
More MSG Manchester Show Review: Iain has kindly sent me a link to his review of the Mancherster showt. Thanks, Iaia!!!

[05/11/12 update No.3]
More MSG Manchester Show Photos/Videos: David has kindly sent me some photos and videos from MSG's Mancherster showt. Thanks, David!!!

[05/11/12 update No.2]
MSG Manchester Show Photos: Saito-san has kindly sent me some photos from MSG's Mancherster show last night. Thanks again, Saito-san!!!

[05/11/12 update]
MSG Wolverhampton, U.K Show Photos: Saito-san who is coming from Japan to see MSG's U.K. tour has kindly sent me some photos from their Wolverhampton show. Thanks, Saito-san!!!

[05/10/12 update]
Young Guitar Magazine: The latest issue (June 2012) of the Japanese Young Guitar magazine has an live report and an interview with Michael Schenker. Also, the next issue of the Magazine will have a special article about Michael Schenker's gears for the Japan tour plus a DVD in which Michael himself explains the gears. Thanks, Mak!!

[05/10/12 update No.3]
MSG Wolverhampton, U.K Show Photo and Video: Mark has kindly sent me a link to the cool photos taken by his friend Russ at MSG's Wolverhampton, U.K Show last night. He also semt me a link to the following youtube video also taken at the same show. Thanks, Mark!!!



[05/10/12 update No.2]
MSG Vosselaar, Belgium Show Review: As promised Peter has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Vosselaar, Belgium Show. Thanks, Peter!!!

[05/10/12 update]
MSG Pamplona, Spain Show Review, Photos, Videos: Denis who is running a cool UFO website as well as a website called Rock Meeting, has kindly sent me the link to a live report with HD videos and photos from MSG's Pamplona, Spain show on May 5th posted on his Rock Meeting website. Thanks, Denis!!!

[05/09/12 update]
MSG Vosselaar, Belgium Show Photos: Peter has kindly sent me some photos taken at MSG's show in Vosselaar, Belgium Show last night. He will write a review for us. Thanks, Peter!!!

[05/07/12 update]
Michael Schenker on Eddie Trunk's "That Metal Show": This past Saturday episode of "THAT METAL SHOW" had Michael Schenker as the main guest. With the whole show virtually all about Michael. Must see by any Schenker fan! Great job Eddie, Don and Jim! Go to link to watch entire show (it cannot be viewed in some regions of the world). Thanks, Cutler and William!!

http://www.vh1.com/video/that-metal-show/full-episodes/michael-schenker-mike-mccready/1684497/playlist.jhtml

[05/07/12 update]
Burrn! Magazine: The latest issue (June 2012) of the Japanese Burrn! magazine has an concert report of the recent MSG Japan tour. Thanks, Mak!!

[05/03/12 update No.2]
MSG Augusburg Show Videos: Olga has kindly sent me two more videos from MSG's performance in Augusburg. Nice work, Olga!!! (cf. 04/30/12 update No.4)

[05/03/12 update]
MSG El Paso Show Photo: Gavriel has kindly sent me additional photos taken at MSG's El Paso, TX, show on March 18. Thanks, Gavriel!! (cf. 03/21/12 update)

[05/02/12 update]
Player Magazine: The latest issue (June 2012) of the Japanese Player magazine has an article about Michael Schenker's gear on the Japan tour along with the info on Wayne, Elliot and Michael Voss's guitars, as well as an interview with Elliott 'Dean'. Thanks, Mak!!

[05/01/12 update]
MSG Augusburg Show Review: Sylvie and Alain kindly sent me their review of MSG's Augusburg show. Four German shows in a row!! Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!!!

[04/30/12 update No.4]
MSG Augusburg Show Video: Olga has sent me a cool video from MSG's performance in Augusburg last night. Thanks, Olga!!!

[04/30/12 update No.3]
More MSG Krefeld Show Pics: Photos of MSG's performance at the Kulturfabrik in Krefeld on April 25 can be found at the venue website. Clicking button 'Michael Schenker Bilder Anziegen' half-down page. Thanks again, Peter!!!

[04/30/12 update No.2]
MSG Krefeld Show Pics: Professional photographer Jörg Litges shot some amazingly beautiful photos of Michael Schenker's performance at the KuFu in Krefeld on April 25th which can be found here. Thanks, Peter!!!

[04/30/12 update]
MSG Erfurt, Germany Show Reviews: Sylvie and Alain kindly send me the part three of our trip in Germany to follow the "Temple of rock" Tour 2012 . Here is their review of MSG's Erfurt, Germany show on April 28th. They then headed for Augsburg. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!!! What great fans you are!!

[04/27/12 update]
MSG Hunberg Show Reviews: Sylvie and Alain again kindly sent me their review of MSG's Humberg, Germany show on April 26th. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!!!

[04/26/12 update]
MSG Krefeld Show Reviews: Sylvie and Alain from Etampes, France kindly sent me their review of MSG's Krefeld, Germany show which took place on April 25th. Thanks, Sylvie and Alain!!!

[04/24/12 update No.3]
MSG Athene Show Reviews: Michael Schenker Group is confirmed to play at Amp It Up - The Riviera Rock Festival in July. The Rock Festival will take place from 25 to 27 (MSG and Uli) & 30 July in Juan Les Pins, France. Thanks, Peter!!!

[04/24/12 update No.2]
MSG Athene Show Reviews: Reviews and pics of MSG's show at the Fuzz Club, Athens on April 20th can be found hereand here. Thanks, Peter!!

[04/24/12 update]
Michael Schenker on Eddie Trunk's "That Metal Show": Michael was on the television show as guest guitarist. "That Metal Show" is watched throughout the US on Saturday night. Eddie trunk mentioned that Michael will be a guest in an upcoming episode. Unfortunately, it cannot be viewed in my region. Thanks, Culter!!

[04/04/12 update]
MSG Chicago Shows Videos: Tom has kindly sent me some videos from MSG Chicago shows 1st night and 2nd night. You can see David Van Landing singing Doctor Doctor as a guest singer. Thanks, Tom!!

[04/03/12 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Video Interview: Shockwaves VideoCast Episode #9 (in its entirety) features legendary guitarist Michael Schenker! The interview was conducted by Bob Nalbandian and Carl Alvarez at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on March 24, 2012. Michael discusses his new project Temple of Rock and his current worldwide tour as well as his 40+ year musical career performing with UFO, SCORPIONS and MSG. Thanks, Jay!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVCY4g85koU

[04/03/12 update]
Michael Schenker Interview: An interview with Michael Schenker by Mark Kadzielawa with some photos can be found here. Thanks, William!!

[03/31/12 update No.2]
Elliott's Review of Japan Tour: Elliott "Dean" Rubinson is kind enough to send me his personal review of their Japan tour. Thanks, Elliott!!!

[03/31/12 update]
MSG Las Vegas Show Review: Taylor's review of MSG's Las Vegas show has been posted concert report page. Thanks for sharing, Taylor and Axe!!!

[03/30/12 update No.3]
MSG Tokyo Show Second Night: The last show of MSG's Japan tour 2012 was a great success. I posted my brief review.

[03/30/12 update No.2]
MSG Las Vegas Show Review: Axe has uploaded his review of MSG's Las Vegas show on March 22. Nice work as always, Axe!!

[03/30/12 update]
MSG Chihuahua Festival Photos: Alfonso has kindly sent me some photos of MSG with Uli Jon Roth @ the 2011 Festival Internacional Chihuahua in Mexico which took place on October 2 last year. Thank, Alfonso!!

[03/29/12 update]
MSG Tokyo First Night: MSG finished the Tokyo show first night so successfully. I posted my brief review.

[03/26/12 update No.2]
MSG Last Three North American Shows Photos: Axe has uploaded photos taken at the last three north American shows. Some videos and a review of the trip will follow. Thanks, Axe!!!

THE COACH HOUSE IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
THE CANYON CLUB IN AGOURA HILLS, CA
VAMP'S In LAS VEGAS ,NV

[03/26/12 update]
MSG San Juan Capistrano Show Review: Johnny has kindly sent me his review together with photos and a video of MSG's San Juan Capistrano, CA show which took place on March 24. Apparently they concluded their north American tour with another brilliant show. Thanks, Johnny!!

[03/25/12 update]
MSG Las Vegas Show Photos: Eric has kindly sent me some photos he took at MSG's Las Vegas show on March 22. Thanks, Eric!!

[03/24/12 update]
MSG El Paso Show Photo: Gavriel has kindly sent me two more photos taken at MSG's El Paso, TX, show. Thanks, Gavriel!!

[03/23/12 update No.2]
MSG Tempe Show Review: Scott has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Tempe, AZ show on March 16. Thanks, Jeff!!

[03/23/12 update]
MSG San Antonio Show Photo: Jeff has kindly sent me some photos from MSG's San Antonio, TX, show on March 16. Thanks, Jeff!!

[03/22/12 update]
MSG Japan Tour Merchandise: Those shirts will be sold at the upcoming MSG shows in Japan. Thanks, Mak!!

[03/21/12 update]
MSG El Paso Show Photo: Gavriel has kindly sent me photos taken at MSG's El Paso, TX, show on March 18. Thanks, Gavriel!!

[03/19/12 update No.2]
MSG Santa Clara Show Review: Todd has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Santa Clara, CA show!! Thanks, Todd!!

[03/19/12 update]
Schenker/McAuley Interview in San Antonio: Jay Nanda @ San Antonio Metal Music Examiner features a review of the San Antonio show with slideshow of the soundcheck, an exclusive video interview, setlist and video footage of "Rock Bottom" for www.examiner.com. Thanks, Peter!!

Gig Review

Slideshow

Interview part 1:
Interview part 2:

Video (Rock Bottom)

[03/18/12 update No.2]
MSG Houston Show Photos: Peter has kindly informed me that an amazing set of photographs of MSG's show at The Warehouse Live in Houston, TX on March 15 can be found at the following site. Thanks, Peter!!!

http://www.jrmpix.com/.

[03/18/12 update]
MSG Corona Show Video: Scott has uploaded a video vlip of Love Drive from MSG's Corona, CA show!! Thanks, Scott!!

[03/13/12 update No.2]
MSG North Americal Tour (So Far) Sum-Up: Elliott "Dean" Rubinson has kindly sent me his insiders view of the tour!! Thanks, Elliott!!

[03/13/12 update]
MSG Foxboro Show Video: Our friend Gail shot this INCREDIBLE video of Rock Bottom at The Foxborough, MA gig. Nice work!! Thanks, Gail and Axe!!

[03/12/12 update No.2]
Michael Schenker Interview (Excellent!!!): There is an extensive interview with Michael Schenker done just before current us tour and analysis of Michaels gear and so on at www.licklibrary.com. Thanks, Stuart!!!

http://licklibrary.ceros.com/iguitarmag/issue8/ [03/12/12 update]
MSG Asbury Show Review: Gregg has kindly sent me his review and videos of MSG's Asbury, NJ show which took place on March 10th. Thanks, Gregg!!

[03/11/12 update]
More Springfield Show Review: Jeff has kindly sent me some photos from MSG's Springfield show on March 7th. Thanks, Jeff!!

[03/08/12 update]
MSG Springfield Show Review: Cutler has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Springfield, VA show on March 7th. Thanks, Cutler!!

[03/07/12 update No.2]
More MSG Cleveland Show Review: John has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Cleveland, OH show on March 5th. Thanks, John!!

[03/07/12 update]
MSG Libertyville Show Photos: John has kindly sent me some photos from Friday's MSG show (2nd night) in Libertyville, IL. Thanks, John!!

[03/06/12 update No.2]
MSG Cleveland Show Review: Dave from St Louis has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Cleveland, OH show last night. Thanks, Davel!!

[03/06/12 update]
MSG Tronto Show Review (cont'd): Daniel has also kindly sent me his review of MSG's Tronto show. Thanks, Daniel!!

[03/05/12 update]
MSG Tronto Show Review: Brandon has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Tronto (Etobicoke) show last night. Thanks, Brandon!!

[03/04/12 update]
MSG Detroit Show Review: Ray has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Detroit, MI show last night. Thanks, Ray!!

[03/02/12 update]
MSG Libertyville Show Review: Jim has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Libertyville, IL show which took place on March 1. Thanks, Jim!!

[03/01/12 update]
MSG Orangevale Show Photos: Scott has kindly sent me some photos from MSG's Corona, CA show. Thanks, Scott!! (cf.02/26/12 update No.2)

[02/29/12 update No.2]
MSG Santa Clara Show Videos: Axe has uplaoded some video clips MSG's Santa Clara show on February 22. Chech out his website. Thanks, Axe!!

[02/29/12 update]
MSG Victoria Show Review: Jon has kindly sent me his review and photos from MSG's Victoria, BC, Canada show which took place on February 20. Thanks, Jon!!

[02/29/12 update]
MSG Victoria Show Review: Jon has kindly sent me his review and photos from MSG's Victoria, BC, Canada show which took place on February 20. Thanks, Jon!!

[02/27/12 update No.2]
MSG San Diego Show Video: As promised, Johnny has kindly sent me the video clips he took at the San Diego show with his Iphone. Thanks again, Johnny!!

[02/27/12 update]
MSG San Diego Show Review: Johnny has kindly sent me his review of MSG's San Diego, CA show last night. Thanks, Johnny!!

[02/26/12 update No.2]
MSG Orangevale Show Review: Scott has kindly sent me his review of MSG's Corona, CA show which took place on Februry 24. Thanks, Scott!!

[02/26/12 update]
MSG Orangevale Show Review: Axe has uplaoded his review of MSG's Orangevale show. Thanks, Axe!!

[02/25/12 update No.2]
Michael Schenker on Eddie Trunk's "That Metal Show": Michael Schenker will be a guest guitarist on Eddie Trunk's "That Metal Show" for its upcoming season. It will be taped in LA soon. Thanks for the info, Axe!!

[02/25/12 update]
MSG Orangevale Show Photos: Axe has uplaoded some photos from MSG @ the Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA which took place on February 23. Thanks, Axe!!

[02/24/12 update]
MSG Santa Clara Show Photos: Axe has uplaoded some photos from MSG's Santa Clara show on his website. Thanks, Axe!!

[02/22/12 update]
MSG @ Sweden Rock Festival: Michael Schenker Group is confirmed to play at Sweden Rock Festival in June. He had played at the festival three times before. The festival website says the final running order fill be un in the mid April. Thanks, Mattias and Peter!!

www.swedenrock.com

[02/22/12 update]
MSG San Francisco Photos: Professional photographer Raymond Ahner uploaded some truly magnificent pics off MSG's San Fransisco gig on February 15th. Thanks, Peter!!!

http://raymondahner.typepad.com/raymondahner/

[02/21/12 update No.3]
Temple Of Rock - More European Tour Dates (unofficial): According to venue websites, MSG will be playing in Austria and France. Thanks, Reinhard and Sylvie!!!

Tue 05/22/12 Vienna, Austria szene venue ad
Thu 05/24/12 Vaureal, France Le Forum venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[02/21/12 update No.2]
Temple Of Rock - US/European Tour Dates (official): Maybe they have been there for some time, but according to Michael Schenker's official website, those dates which were unofficially announced here have been officially confirmed and the following new dates have been added.

See MSG Tourdate Page.

Thu 03/15/12 Houston, TX, USA Warehouse Live venue ad
Sun 03/18/12 El Paso, TX, USA House Of Rock
Fri 04/20/12 Athens, Greece Gagarin 205
Sat 04/21/12 Thessalonika, Greece Block 33
Tue 04/24/12 Vilnius, Lithuania Forum Palace

[02/21/12 update]
MSG Seattle Show Review: Mike's review of the Seattle, WA show can be found here. Thanks, Mike!!

[02/19/12 update No.2]
MSG Tacoma Show Review: Axe has kindly forwarded a review of MSG's Tacoma show on February 18 by his friend Ken. Thanks, Ken and Axe!!!

[02/19/12 update]
MSG San Francisco Show Review: Axe has posted his review of the Mezzanine gig on his website. Thanks, Axe!!!

[02/18/12 update No.2]
MSG Santa Rosa Shows Vids: Axe @ axeslinger.com has uplaoded some videos from MSG's Santa Rosa show. Thanks, Axe!!!



[02/18/12 update]
MSG San Francisco & Santa Rosa Shows Photos: Our Axe @ axeslinger.com has uplaoded some photos from the first two shows of MSG's U.S. tour. He has many more to edit and videos to upload. He'll write a review for both shows too! Our Skid drove Michael to the airport. James Hetfield was @ The Mezzanine gig and hanging with them up in the green room. Axe told me the Mezzanine show was amazin! Thanks always, Axe!!!

The Mezzanine in San Francisco.
The Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa.

[02/16/12 update]
Michael Schenker Audio Interview: Jon Kirkman features an interview with Michael Schenker for Classic Rock Radio. The show was broadcasted Friday the 3rd of February and is now available for free download or online listening on the LISTEN AGAIN section of Classicrockradio.eu. Thanks, Peter!!

http://classicrockradio.eu/listenagain/?p=home.

[02/11/12 update]
Elliott Dean Rubinson Special Event: Elliott Dean Rubinson will be guest at Audio Images Corporation in San Fransisco on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. He will talk about playing with Michael Schenker and sign autographs. For further info, check out: http://www.audioimages.com/html/elliott.html. Thanks, Peter!!

[02/07/12 update]
More Temple Of Rock Tour U.S. Dates: According to Pollstar and venue websites, MSG will be playing in Anchorage, Alaska on 02/28/2012 and a second show in Libertyville, Illinois on 03/02/2012. Thanks, Jeff!!

Tue 02/28/12 Anchorage, AK, USA Anchor Pub
Fri 03/02/12 Libertyville, IL, USA Austins Fuel Room venue ad

See also MSG Tourdate Page.

[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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