[12/10/01 update]
Ventura Canceled: According to Terry and Mitch, the Box Office at Ventura Theatre (805-653-072) said that the MSG show the theatre was cancelled. Also, it seems they were totally unsatisfied with it because it was not the first time.

[12/08/01 update No.2]
Sacramento Canceled: MSG's concert in Sacramento has been cancelled. The recording at the club's phone number says that Michael has the flu and that he'll try to reschedule the concert for another time. Thanks Mike for the Info.

[12/08/01 update]
MSG Pics: Yet no news about whether the tour will go on. The Sacramento gig would start in about an hour (21:30 PST) if things are going well. In the meantime, you can view the pics of MSG on stage and visiting the Bone, a bay area radio station, that presented the Palo Alto show.

[12/07/01 update]
Michael's Down??: It has not been confirmed, but according to the information posted, Michael walked off stage and the second night of Palo Alto show was canceled. It was said he had a fever of 104. Hope Dave will post more info on his site.

[12/06/01 update]
Singing Michael: Apparently Michael has been awesome on this MSG tour and he is doing backup vocal on stage. At least in Palo Alto, he took to the mike and sang backup for Pete.

[12/05/01 update]
McAuley-related Interviews: According to Ralph Geiger of www.rockreunion.com, he has conducted an interview with the band called Haven. Robin McAuley (ex-MSG) helped them out recording their album. The singer, Pamme and Robin also temed up with each other in the Jason Becker tribute album. Here is the direct link. Ralph also conducted a interview to Dave Vaccaro, guitarist from V-Project. His album titled Lost Demos features Robin on vocals. Here is the direct link. (See related entry at 11/20/01 update.)

[11/29/01 update]
Dr.Wood's Tour Page: Dave's new page setup for the Michael Schenker Group World Tour 2001/2002 is here. Currently there are some reviews and, I believe, with photos and more reviews to follow.

[11/28/01 update No.2]
MSG Tour Setlist: According to Tom and Tim, the setlist for the MSG US tour is as follows. Dave is setting up a special page for the tour. Keep watching it for more detail.

Into The Arena
Feels Like A Good Thing
Desert Song
My Times Up
Fallen the Love
Because I Can
No Turning Back
Ready To Rock
4 songs by the PLOT
Arrdvark In A Car Smoking A Cigar (or Three Fish Dancing)
Instrumental from Dreams and Expressions
Essence
The Mess I Made
Fat City
Lost Horizons
Cry For the Nations
Attack of the Mad Axeman
Armed and Ready
Assault Attack
Rock My Nights Away
Doctor Doctor

[11/28/01 update]
Thank You 3 Track Listing: The track listing of Thank You 3 CD is as follows:

1. It's All About You
2. Just Do It
3. Take Me
4. Thank You
5. I Learn From You
6. It's Tuff But Possible
7. The Big Picture And It's Details
8. I Am Greatful
9. Our Journey
10. Focus On Good
11. The Creator

[11/27/01 update No.2]
MSG in Chicago: According to Tom and others who went to MSG's first night at Chicago House Of Blues, Michael Schenker was fine and he was polite and, at the end of the show, he shook all the peoples hands up front. The show started with Into The Arena and they did four songs from Be Aware Of Scorpions. Michael was doing excerpts from Adventures Of The Imaginations (Arrdvark) and Dreams & Expressions, which, according to Tom, was the best part of the show. Michael had to apologize once for messing up the intro to ESSENCE, but, he restarted the song and it was awesome. Some of the songs MSG played include the following (not in order). What a classic set!! There were 2 encores. Wayne Findlay is back on keyboard, backing guitar and vocal. The Plot played 4 songs.

Into The Arena
Arrdvark In A Car Smoking A Cigar
A song from Dreams & Expressions
Essence
Desert Song
Rock My Nights Way
Assault Attack
Armed And Ready
Cry For The Nations
Are You Ready To Rock
No Turning Back
Because I Can
My Time's Up
Fallen The Love
Feels Like A Good Thing
The Mess I've Made
Fat City
Doctor Doctor

[11/27/01 update]
Thank You 3 & The Plot: MSR's website has been renewed. According to the site, Thank You 3 is now available at the concert venues of the MSG U.S. tour which (must have) started yesterday as well as from MSR online. Also, by clicking "Audio Clips", you can hear clips from Thank You 3 and a new single of the PLOT titled Shakedown.

[11/25/01 update]
Self-Promotion: My music clips page has been updated for the first time in a year.

[11/22/01 update No.2]
KNAC Interview: As far as I know, there has been no interview. I had been listening to the station intermittently from 18:00 through 21:30 (PST), but he did not show up. It should be confirmed, though. DJs said during the program that they had no idea as to why he didn't show up. If it happened, it would be archived.

[11/22/01 update]
BAOS Distribution Problem: According to Graham, he got the information that the SPV's distributor based in the U.S. went bankrupt. Probably that is why some Americans have had difficulties getting BAOS in stores.

[11/20/01 update]
Magagni with McAuley: According to Ralph Geiger of www.rockreunion.com, he has conducted an interview with Italian guitar player Max Magagni. Magagni talks about his new album Twister, featuring guest apperances by Glenn Hughes, Paul Shortino (ex-Quiet Riot), Robin McAuley (ex-MSG) and Ian Paice (Deep Purple). He has also been working with Robin McAuley on his new solo album. Here is the direct link.

[11/16/01 update No.2]
Info from Steve: For those who might have a problem in getting BAOS, Steve has informed me that cdnow.com and amazon.com both have the MSG CD for sale and especially via CDNow.com, you can get those CDs including BAOS within 1 week.

[11/16/01 update]
Michael Interview planned by KNAC: According to Dave's site, Michael Schenker will phone into KNAC.COM on Wednesday November 21st at 6pm pst. to be interviewed. It must be Thursday 22nd at 11am Japan time.

[11/15/01 update]
Chris Updates: Chris Logan's website has been updated. Looks like there is some problem about the BAOS distribution in the U.S.

[11/14/01 update]
MSG US Tour Dates: According to Electric Basement, MSG US tour dates are as follow:

November 26, 2001 Mon. House of Blues, Chicago, IL
November 27, 2001 Tue. House of Blues, Chicago, IL
November 28, 2001 Wed. House of Blues, Chicago, IL
November 29, 2001 Thu. Otto's, De Kalb, IL
December 1, 2001 Sat. Pop's, St. Louis, MO
December 5, 2001 Wed. The Icon, Palo Alto, CA
December 6, 2001 Thu. The Icon, Palo Alto, CA
December 7, 2001 Fri. The Roadhouse, Sacramento, CA
December 8, 2001 Sat. Ventura Theatre, Ventura, CA
December 11, 2001 Tue. House of Blues, West Hollywood, CA
December 12, 2001 Wed. 4th & Broadway, San Diego, CA
December 13, 2001 Thu. House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
December 14, 2001 Fri. TBA, San Bernadino, CA
December 15, 2001 Sat. TBA, Lancaster, CA
December 16, 2001 Sun. House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV

[11/05/01 update]
He himself referred to Mozart!! The latest (Dec.) issue of the Burrn magazine has a two-page long interview to Michael Schenker which includes the following news. Note as always the interview was conducted in English and the articled was in Japanese. I have translated them back into English. So the following is not what Michael actually said.

(Be Aware Of Scorpions)

• Michael explains how other members have been brought into the new MSG.
• (When asked about the collaboration with Chris Logan,) it was fine. I delivered my ideas to him in front of the tape recorder. Chris recorded his own ideas and we exchanged our ideas several times. And finally, he wrote lyrics and melodies.
• (When asked whether the Japanese bonus track called "Ride The Lightning" was added for some kind of amusement,) I had prepared 16 songs, however three of which Chris couldn't wrote lyrics/melodies for. Probably he was too busy doing other songs. Then, I asked Jeff whether he could do. He said he was eager to do that. He came back with the idea for the three songs and one of them became "Ride The Lightning."
• (When told you said before you wrote songs in accordance with the characteristics of singers,) no, I don't think I said such a thing. I could do that if I want, though. Maybe, I said "I feel different energy when I make albums for UFO than that I feel when I create MSG albums. UFO music is straight rock and MSG is more experimental, but in either case, I write songs as my instinct tells me to.
• (When asked if Chris has added some new flavor to the sound of MSG,) new factors are added everytime whether it's my solo work or new members join the band. When you start a new thing, a new element should be added.

• After making BAOS, I have already made 4 albums including Thank You II and Thank You III. Now I am making a new album for the PLOT with Pete Way. This album is totally fantastic in which Pete sings! The mixdown of 9th song is now underway. I am also making a CONCEPT ALBUM. It is temporary suspended but should be proceeding after the PLOT's CD is completed.
• I have my own studio and working there is a lot of fun.

• The original Thank You was played all by myself. I am thinking of releasing Thank You series, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII just like the materials of Bach and Mozart are identified with numbers.
• Thank You II will be released early 2002. I want Thank You III to be out from my own label, but I don't know yet.

• As Pete wanted to make an album, I told him that he could use my studio. I said that I would assist. That was the start of this project. Then, we started and that was too fabulous, so I proposed that this should be a band.
• Jeff Martin left MSG and he was also a drummer of the PLOT. So I was at a complete loss and canceled the tour for both Japan and the U.S. Now I found a new drummer, and we are ready. I told UDO-san (Japanese promotor) that we could go on tour since we found a new drummer. I don't know what will happen, but if we go tour Japan, the PLOT will accompany us. They will play three songs in the middle of the MSG set.
• Recording members of the PLOT are Jeff Martin, Pete Way, myself and a female guitaris named Blair something?. Blair is a guitarist of L.A. girls' band called Betty and the Blow Torches. When Pete and I went to see one concert, they were playing. I was impressed with her entertainership. So I though it would be interesting to bring her into our band. Blair was supposed to joint the tour, but in the meantime, she can't.
• So as a replacement, I am thinking having Rick Neilsen (Cheap Trick), a guitarist from Smashing Pumpkins or Enuff Z'nuff join as a guest in Chicago. On the eastcoast, we will probably play with Marty Friedman and will have another guest in New York.
• This is a great project. Pete's playing bass. What an excitement!
• The PLOT does rather straight rock music. But it is hard for me to explain. Maybe mixture of UFO, MSG and punk music!?

• This concept album has two posible orientations. One is the album for which the story will be written and sang by a singer. I have already wrote songs. I want to ROB HALFORD sing on that album, but he has yet to be reached.
• The other is the one to be made by myself and Marty Friedman. I would start to make it after I am finished with the PLOT CD.
• There is a possiblity that the both ideas will be combined, meaning doing it with a singer and Marty.

• The new drummer is Jeremy Carlson(?). He is still 25 years old. Mike Varney told me that he was an excellent drummer. I trust Mike very much. During the U.S. tour which is slated to start on November 24, we would go to Chicago, East Coast, New York, Florida, Texas, etc. I hope by that time, UDO could decide new Japanese tour dates. Jeremy plays on the PLOT, too.

• (Asked whether you will play with UFO again,) I have been thinking of starting to work with UFO again since Phil has finished one job. But it is impossible now. There's a possiblity that we would start somehting before the MSG US tour and finish it within the year, or we would start next year after everything gets ready.

[10/29/01 update]
Michael & Marty & Shane: According to ElecticBasement, Shane Gaalaas is set to join MICHAEL SCHENKER and MARTY FRIEDMAN (ex-Megadeth) in Phoenix for an electric instrumental guitar album.

Phil & Jeff & Shane: Gaalaas, bassist Jimmy Curtain and COSMOSQUAD guitarist Jeff Kollman have finished up an album with UFO vocalist Phil Mogg. Produced and recorded by Kollman at his Crumb Studios, the album features 11 songs, including a cover of Tom Waits' 'Clap Hands', and is tentatively scheduled for release sometime in early 2002. Samples of 3 of the tunes can be downloaded at the official Jeff Kollman website.

Barry & Jeff & Shane: Progressive metal/fusion instrumentalists COSMOSQUAD, featuring guitarist Jeff Kollman (Mogg/Way, Edwin Dare) and famed rhythm section Shane Gaalaas/Barry Sparks (Uli Jon Roth, MSG, Yngwie Malmsteen), are gearing up for a Halloween Night show at the Baked Potato, 3878 Cahuenga Blvd W., North Hollywood - the latest in a series of highly successful 2-set one night stands at the venue.

As reported in other news sources, bassist BARRY SPARKS is currently holed up at a Los Angeles studios laying down bass tracks for the upcoming DOKKEN album. Shane Gaalaas will travel to Russia for 2 shows with Glenn Hughes in late November.

[10/28/01 update]
BAOS Title Came From: Mazur PR's website has some introductive information about Be Aware Of Scorpions in addition to Michael's bio. With regard to the album title, it cites Michael's comment "We were doing a photo session for the new release in my garden in Phoenix, where there are always a lot of creatures crawling about due to the immediate vicinity of the steppe. I mean snakes, little lizards, beetles and so on. The photographer said, half seriously, half in jest: Be aware of scorpions. I liked that immediately, maybe especially because of the ambiguity."

[10/26/01 update]
Chris' Site: Chris Logan's website has been updated. He also mentioned that there are plans in the works for dates in the U.K. and Japan. He also has a page on tour dates.

[10/24/01 update]
Wow!!!: According to Dave, Michael Schenker official site has been updated with some wonderful news! Check out What's New page. It says:

• After the upcoming U.S. tour, MSG will tour Japan and Europe. It's MGS World Tour.
• Michael has completed a new album with Pete Way. The new band is called THE PLOT. Plot will be introduced on the MSG US tour. Their album will be coming out soon.
• Thank You Part III CD will be sold on the U.S., Japan and European tour and will not be available in stores.
• UFO will start recording a new album early 2002 and the tour is planned for 2002.
• Michael is now in studio with Marty Friedman to make an electric instrumental.

[10/23/01 update]
BAOS Released in Japan: Although the official Japanese release date of Be Aware of Scorpions is tomorrow (24th), it's already in major stores. The jacket design for Japanese version was reportedly black & white, but exactly speaking, the jacket inside the plastic case is color (same as the European/US release) and the outer cover made of paper is black & white. In addition, it has an approx. 80 x 60 cm poster as a supplement, the design of which is almost same as the black & white jacket.

A liner note by Masa Itoh has some interesting comments. Above all, he said, "Actually the recording of Be Aware Of Scorpions went very smootly, I heard. As Schenker was moved by the fantastic chemistry created by the bandmates, he himself proposed to record another album without a rest. Then, as an exceptional case, they were about to continuously proceed with the production of another album . But, at that point, he started going mxd. Since his condition was so horrible, Jeff Martin left the band. And, according to his management, he was sent to hospital after that." But, Michael's playing in this album won Masa's highest praise. (Note that the original is in Japanese. I cannot guarantee that my translation conveys his intention 100% correctly.)

BE AWARE OF SCORPIONS - TRACK LISTING -
1. No Turning Back
2. My Time's Up
3. Fallen The Love
4. Because I Can
5. One More Time
6. Blinded By Technology
7. Age Of Ice
8. Standin' On The Road
9. Sea Of Memory
10. On Your Way
11. Reflection Of Your Heart
12. Roll It Over
13. Eyes Of A Child
14. Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track)

All music by Michael Schenker and Lyrics/Melodies by Chris Logan-MSG 2001 except for 3. (music by Michael Schenker and lyrics/melodies by Chris Logan and Ralph Patlan - MSG 2001), 4. (by Chris Logan) and 12. (music by Michael Schenker and lyrics/melodies Jeff Martin)

WITS Released Too:The reissued Written In The Sand with a new bonus track recorded by the BAOS lineup is also in store now in Japan.

WRITTEN IN THE SAND - TRACK LISTING -
1. Brave New World
2. Cry No More
3. I Believe
4. Back To Life
5. Written In The Sand
6. Essenz
7. Love Never Dies
8. I Will Be There
9. Take Me Through The Night
10. Down The Drain
11. Sweet Cool Kiss Of Night (Japanese Bonus)

All songs by Schenker/Sundin except for 6. (by Schenker) and 11. (by Schenker/Martin).

[10/22/01 update]
Dr. Wood's Review: Dave's review and lyrics of Be Aware Of Scorpions can be found here.

[10/20/01 update]
BAOS Review: According to Peter, ElectricBasement has an album review on Be Aware Of Scorpions.

[10/18/01 update]
MSG with PLOT: Acts for the 12/07 MSG date in CA include MSG and PLOT! As Michael stated in the interview, apparently Pete will accompany at least some part of the tour. Keep watching Dave's tour date page.

At Roadhouse, California
Friday, December 7 9:35 PM (8:00 PM doors)
Big Shot Promotions presents MSG/Michael Schenker Group plus Plot/Walking Tall
Introducing The Plot featuring Pete Way
U.S.$18.50

[10/17/01 update No.2]
MSG US Tour (Cont'd): A 12/08 Ventura, CA date has been newly added to Pollstar, although there's no reference to Chicago yet.

[10/17/01 update]
MSG US Tour: Check out Dave's latest news about the upcoming US tour which will start from Chicago on Nov.26 and the probable preceding warm-up gigs.

[10/12/01 update]
Link Page: I have updated my link page for the first time in almost a year.

[10/11/01 update No.2]
YOUNG GUITAR Interview: The latest issue (Nov.) of Young Guitar magazine has a 3-page interview to Michael Schenker and playing analysis of two songs with tablature from the new album. Some of his comments include:

• Mike Varney introduced Chris to me. Rev was introduced by Jeff who was originally introduced by Mike Varney for the UFO tour.
• (Asked about his impression about Chris,) Chris is an excellent singer. The good thing is he is young. He quite aptly met my requests (as to how I wanted him to sing).
• All the recording and mixing were done at my own studio. With a help from Ralph (co-producer), we have added some experimental sound making (including phasing and tremolo kind of effects).
• (Asked who the favorite guitarist of his generation is,) I like Eddie Van Halen. His guitar playing is excellent. (How about Yngwie and Uli?) Yngwie has his own good points, but always the same, that's why I feel a little boring. Uli is too classical to me.
• (Asked about a new project with Pete Way,) yes, this is the band called "PLOT" (spelling maybe wrong). In this project, Pete is a singer and we have a female guitarist in the band. Very nice band. Its album will probably be released abound February 2002. Before that, Plot will accompany MSG's upcoming US tour which is slated to start early November. Plot is going to play about three soungs on stage.
• (Asked about the reason for the cancellation of the Japan tour,) Jeff's departure from the band put me into panic. So, I called Pete, the manager and said "we have to cancel the Japan tour since we don't have a drummer anymore." But, a few days later, I consulted with Mike Varney, then he said he knew a good drummer. Actually, seven days later, a new drummer was appointed. Then, I called Pete only to find he had already cancelled everything. He's so quick! Currently, we are asking the promoter to rearrange the tour. Plot will also accompany the tour.

Also, the magazine has a revised Nippon Crown ad of BAOS and WITS. Now it makes sense all about the bonus track and it's lineup (i.e., "Sweet Cool Kiss Of The Night" features Jeff Martin on vocal with the BAOS lineup). The Japanese jacket is black & white.

[10/11/01 update]
BAOS MP3: Accroding to Jonus, you can download MP3 files of each track of Be Aware Of Scorpion from the SPV website. Each file is as light as 205KB for about 30-sec music.

WITS MP3 & Bonus: You can also download MP3 files of each track of Written In The Sand from the SPV website. Apparently original track order has been shuffled as follows and the bonus track titled "Sweet Cool Kiss Of The Night" features Jeff Martin on vocal with the BAOS lineup (unlike the information on the Nippon Crown ad).

Written In The Sand - track listing -

1. Brave New World
2. Cry No More
3. I believe
4. Back To Life
5. Written In The Sand
6. Essenz
7. Love Never Dies
8. I Will Be There
9. Take Me Through The Night
10. Down The Drain
11. Sweet Cool Kiss Of The Night (Bonus track featuring Jeff Martin on vocal/drums, Rev Jones on bass, and Michael)

[10/10/01 update]
Written In The Sand and others: Accroding to Peter, Amazon.de has the information about the release of "Written In The Sand", "Thank You" and "Story Live". Looks like the artworks of "Thank You" and "Story Live" have been renewed.

[10/08/01 update]
Written In The Sand reissue: Accroding to the ad of Nippon Crown label, "Written In The Sand" with new bonus tracks will be released on October 24, the same day when "Be Aware Of Scorpions" is to be released in Japan. Insted of the two bonus tracks to the original Japanese version, two new tracks will be added which are titled "Down The Drain" and "Sweet Cool Kiss Of Night". I don't know what is going on, but the ad says "Down The Drain" features Jeff Marting on vocal and other members are Michael, Barry and Shane!?

BAOS album review: The latest (Nov.) issue of Burrn maganize has an album review of Be Aware Of Scoripions. Three reviewers give it 78, 74, 82 points respectively. I never care about album reviews in the magazine, though.

[09/30/01 update]
Chris Logan Update: Accroding to Chris Logan's website, the MSG Japan tour cannot be salvaged (he said it is in the toilet) while the U.S. end is hopefully going to be salvaged. They are now at the stage of finalizing plans, and Chris should have some information for us in the coming week or two. Chris also stated that there will soon be promo copies released to the press, and hopefully some radio airplay soon after. He wrote, "But you've gotta request it!! So PLEASE call your local rock radio stations and request something from the new MSG CD!!"

[09/27/01 update]
New CD Cover: Accroding to Peter from Mondria's MS website, the SPV's website has a picture of the jacket of MSG's new album titled "Be Aware of Scorpions" and its track listing. Here's a direct link. It says the fifth track is 'How will I Get You Back' unlike the previous information. Maybe it is incorrect. Surely Chris will give us some clarification.

[09/24/01 update]
New UFO/MS Discussion List: Dave's list has been brought down by a virus (sorry about that, Dave). Then a new list is now up and running at Topica. In order to subscribe to this list, you just need to send a blank mail to: strangersinthenight-subscribe@topica.com. Thans for your effort Batty (get some sleep).

[09/18/01 update]
Another Story about Martin (retracted): Since the original post was deleted from Racer-X discussion forum, the info which was added here has been deleted accordingly.

[09/16/01 update]
Martin Left the Band?: According to Tim's post, Jeff Martin posted a message (dated September 14) to a message board of www.Racer-X.com, which says:

Michael is a Musical genius, it was a joy working with him. Unfortunately, I left due to his problem with drinking and yelling at people at the wrong time. It's a shame, as you will hear, the new MSG is one of the best. I sing on three tunes and play drums on all. Chris Logan the singer on all the rest, did an awsome job and is a new shining voice on the scene.

Mr Schenker is working on his problems and I wish him the best.

____________
Yours,
Jeff Martin

The post can be seen by clicking here and then Racer X discussion and then entering into the thread called "JEFF ON THE NEW MSG CD".

[09/13/01 update]
MSG TOUR: According to Bella's post, the MSG tour is only posponed to change one member which is to be announced.

[09/12/01 update]
To People in The U.S.A.: I am sincerely extending my condolences and sympathies to the familes, relatives and friends of everyone who has suffered in the terrorist attackes on the United States.

[09/09/01 update]
The reason??: On the Japanese radio program, Masa Itoh commented that the reason for the Japan tour cancellation may be related to the fact that Michael fired rhythm member(s) of the band (or they left the band). According to Masa, on the very day when the ticket started to be sold, Michael's management notified the Japanese promoter that they just can't tour without telling them a reason in detail.

[09/07/01 update]
Tour Officially Canceled!: According to the announcement made by UDO, the planned MSG's Japan tour has officially been canceled for reasons of the artists. Refund period for those who already bought tickets is until September 25.

[09/03/01 update]
Tour Postponed!: Apparently, MSG's Japan tour will be postponed for yet-unknown reasons. However, the promoter said it will not be canceled.

[08/28/01 update]
Be Aware Of Scorpions Track Listing (THIS IS OFFICIAL!): According to Chris Logan's website, some of the tracks already listed in this page are incorrect. Here's the official one:

BE AWARE OF SCORPIONS - TRACK LISTING -
1. No Turning Back
2. My Time's Up
3. Fallen The Love
4. Because I Can
5. One More Time
6. Blinded By Technology
7. Age Of Ice
8. Standin' On The Road
9. Sea Of Memory
10. On Your Way
11. Reflection Of Your Heart
12. Roll It Over
13. Eyes Of A Child
14. Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track)

And, of course, the bass player is Reverend "Rev" Jones. Awfully sorry, I just copied and pasted the info.

[08/27/01 update No.2]
Be Aware Of Scorpions Track Listing: According to Peter again, a Japanese Heavy Metal/Melodic Metal website has a track listing of "Be Aware Of Scorpions" (I don't know what kind of site this is, though). Thanks again, Peter!

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP
BE AWARE OF SCORPIONS
24 Oct. IN STORES (IN JAPAN)

TRACK LISTING
1.NO TURNING BACK
2.MY TIME UP
3.FALLEN THE LOVE
4.BECAUSE I CAN
5.ONE MORE TIME
6.INSIDE
7.AGE OF LIFE
8.DOWN THE ROAD
9.SEA OF MEMORY
10.ON YOUR WAY
11.REFLECTION OF YOUR HEART
12.ROLL IT OVER
13.EYES OF A CHILD
14.RIDE THE LIGHTNING (JAPANESE BONUS TRACK)

MUSICIANS: MICHAEL SCHENKER(G), CHRIS LOGAN(Vo), REFERENT JONES(B), and JEFF MARTIN(Dr)

[08/25/01 update No.2]
European MSG Compilation: According to Peter, he has posted on his site the details about a brand new MSG compilation CD which was released in Europe by EMI on August 21. Thanks, Peter!

[08/24/01 update No.2]
Hammett talks about Schenker again: In this month's issue of Guitar World (October 2001), Kirk Hammett responds to a fan who thanks him for turning him on to UFO. This month, he plugs Michael's MSG period albums and raves about a new internet radio station too: "There's this one internet radio station that just plays UFO, MSG, and the Scorpions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and I love it!" (see related news at 06/20/01 update No.2). Thank you, David!

[08/24/01 update]
MSG New Album Bonus Tracks & US Tour: According to Chris Logan's website, the bonus track which will be contained in the Japanese release of "Be Aware Of Scorpions" is a song featuring vocals by MSG drummer/Racer X vocalist Jeff Martin. Also, the U.S. Release will also contain one bonus track which is a song featuring Chris on vocals. With regard to the U.S. leg of the MSG tour, the scheduling is now at the final stages and hopefully he will post the dates shortly.

[08/23/01 update No.2]
Now It's Official (Cont'd): UDO has notified the official Japanese tour date of Michael Schenker Group.

December 13 (Thu.) 19:00- On Air Osaka (Standing, Jyen7,000.-)
December 14 (Fri.) 17:00- Nagoya Club Quattro (Standing, Jyen7,000.-)
December 16 (Sun.) 17:00- Yokohama Bay Hall (Standing, Jyen7,000.-)
December 17 (Mon.) 19:00- Shibuya Kokaido (Jyen7,000.- for S-seat and Jyen6,500.- for A-seat)

[08/23/01 update]
Now It's Official: Some of MSG's Japan tour dates have been officially announced as follows:

December 16 (Sun.) 17:00- Yokohama Bay Hall (Standing, Jyen7,000.-)
December 17 (Mon.) 19:00- Shibuya Kokaido (Jyen7,000.- for S-seat and Jyen6,500.- for A-seat)

Tickets will be sold from September 1st (Sat.).

[08/22/01 update]
Pete Way Interview: You can find an interview with Pete Way at Stransgers' site (My Way!). Great job, Batty!

[08/18/01 update]
MSG New Album w/ bonus: MSG's new album called "Be Aware Of Scorpions" will be released on October 24 in Japan from Nippon Crown label. Only the Japanese version will contain one bonus track. On the same day, "Written In The Sand" will be re-released from the same label.

[08/12/01 update]
Tour Information: The tour date information has been temporarily retraceted from Chris Logan website for unknown reasons, so I have deleted them, too.

[08/10/01 update]
A great guy called Chris: Chris Logan has kindly sent me a message saying that he didn't at all take any offense to my update about the album title, etc. Rest assured for me, too. Sounds like he is a great and nice guy. Can't wait to hear him singing in the album and on stage!!

[08/09/01 update No.2]
Japanese Tour!!!!!!!!: The tour date information has been temporarily retraceted from Chris Logan website for unknown reasons, so I have deleted them, too.

IT'S OFFICIAL: Also according to Chris Logan Website,

There seems to be some contention among Michael Schenker website webmasters as to the true title of the MSG-2001 album. I can assure you all, regardless of what certain "insiders" may tell you, that according to the people at SPV records in Germany (the actual individuals who are assembling the album package), the name of the album per MICHAEL SCHENKER'S REQUEST will be: "Be Aware Of Scorpions"

- This is official -

This does not, however, exclude the possibility of typos and mistakes being generated from within SPV Records. You can rest assured that if you see something printed differently, it is faulty information.

[08/09/01 update]
"Beware" or "Be Aware"? (Cont'd): Malcom Dome also cited the title of new MSG album as "Beware of Scorpions". Looks like it needs some confirmation.

[08/08/01 update]
Oh, it's true! But "Beware" or "Be Aware"?: According to the official Chris Logan Website (Update Page 1), the New MSG Album will be titled "Be Aware Of Scorpions" and it is set for European release on October 29, 2001. It is scheduled for release in the U.S. on NOVEMBER 13, 2001.

[08/07/01 update]
Remastered BUDOKAN: Digitally-remastered "One Night At Budokan" will be released tomorrow officially with two bonus tracks (paper-jacket like LP record). The poster is enclosed which is the same as the one enclosed in the original record. I am now listening to the drum solo, which is fine. It was the take recorded at the Osaka show not at Budokan because Cozy was in the very bad form at Budokan due to his illness.

Disc 1
1. Armed And Ready (6:26)
2. Cry For The Nations (5:44)
3. Attack Of The Mad Axeman (4:57)
4. But I Want More (7:21)
5. Victim Of Illusions (6:16)
6. Into The Arena (4:47)

Disc 2
1. On And On (5:55)
2. Never Trust A Stranger (5:16)
3. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (7:36)
4. Tales Of Mystery (3:31)*
5. Cozy Powell Drum Solo (11:24)*
6. Courvoisier Concerto (3:35)
7. Lost Horizons (7:30)
8. Doctor Doctor (6:25)
9. Ready To Rock (6:34)
* Bonus tracks

[08/06/01 update]
I DON'T BELIEVE YET THOUGH: According to the news from melodicrock.com dated August 4,

SCHENKER GETS CHEEKY:
SPV have a couple of cool releases on the horizon. .... On October 29, a brand new Michael Schenker Group album is due. The title of the album will be the very cheeky Beware Of Scorpions!

[08/02/01 update]
NEW MAILING LIST: For those who are not members of current Listbot's UFO/Michael Schenker lits, thanks to Dave's effort, a new mailing list has just been created. You can register from here.

[07/08/01 update]
Nice story about Phil: It was 16 years ago, but Slone sent me a nice story and pics about Phil Mogg. Click here.

[07/02/01 update]
One Night At Budokan update: TOSHIBA-EMI has confirmed the following:

ONE NIGHT AT BUDOKAN / THE MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (Double CD)

Release date: August 8th, 2001
CD No.:TOCP-65820~65821
Price: Yen 3,670.-
First press only: Paper Jacket

Tracks:
Disc 1
1. Armed And Ready
2. Cry For The Nations
3. Attack Of The Mad Axeman
4. But I Want More
5. Victim Of Illusions
6. Into The Arena

Disc 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. Ready To Rock

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