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Michael Schenker Fest: New European Dates + Special Guest Vocalist Ronnie Romero![11/27/2019 update No.4]
Following the announcement of the UK dates, Michael Schenker Fest is pleased to announce mainland Europe tour dates. The band will be stopping off in Holland, Switzerland and Spain.
We can also now announce a very special guest for the European shows! Ronnie Romero, who featured on the bands last studio release with his song 'We are the voice', will be with Michael Schenker Fest for all European gigs on this tour.
50 YEARS OF CLASS! This tour will be celebrating Michael's Golden Anniversary in music, commencing with the exciting news that Michael Schenker Fest will be playing eight shows across UK / Europe in April 2020. The tour is dubbed the ‘Revelation Tour’, so named after Michael’s killer new record released by Nuclear Blast.
Michael commented: "Michael Schenker Fest will be touring the UK / Europe to promote the brand new studio album 'Revelation' in April 2020, as well as celebrating 50 years of Michael Schenker. We will have a fresh set list and there could even be some extra special guests!"
To make things even more special Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons were confirmed as special guests on the UK tour. It's perfect opportunity for Phil and his Bastard Sons to showcase tracks from his recently released solo album 'Old Lions Still Roar'
16.04.2020 UK - Wolverhampton, KK'S Steel Mill - Live Music
17.04.2020 UK - Newcastle, O2 City Hall
18.04.2020 UK - Leeds, O2 Academy
19.04.2020 UK - London, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
21.04.2020 NL - Zoetermeer - Boerderij Cultuurpodium
23.04.2020 CH - Pratteln - Konzertfabrik Z7 -
25.04.2020 ES - Barcelona - RazzMatazz 1
26.04.2020 ES - Madrid - La Riviera
Get your tickets here:
UK: https://bit.ly/35Qio55
NL: https://bit.ly/2tFCelj
CH: https://bit.ly/373ytol
ES: https://bit.ly/3983usS & https://bit.ly/2Sm7r7l
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST featuring:
Michael Schenker, Gary Barden, Robin Mc Auley, Doogie White, Ronnie Romero, Chris Glen (Bass), Steve Mann (Guitar/Keys), Bodo Schopf (Drums).
More info:
http://michaelschenkerhimself.com/
facebook.com/michaelschenkerrocks
twitter.com/MW_Schenker
Booking: http://www.dragon-productions.com/
Meet & Greets available at
www.michaelschenkerfest.com
Sailors, may we have your attention, please![11/09/2019 update]
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise is deeply honored and humbled to have the opportunity to host a legendary figure in the history of Metal guitar on board #RoundX.
Please welcome the distinguished Michael Schenker, alongside his entourage in MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST, on board 70000TONS OF METAL 2020! We are proud to write Heavy Metal history once again with this venerated superstar by commemorating his Official 50th Recording Anniversary on The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise.
The one and only original Mad Axeman, the triumphant genius of 6 strings, will be joined by a very special compliment of musicians:
Gary Barden (Vocals)
Robin McAuley (Vocals)
Doogie White (Vocals)
Chris Glen (Bass)
Steve Mann (2nd Guitar / Keyboards)
Bodo Schopf (Drums)
You will be completely mesmerized by their two special headlining performances on board, each of which will be unique. However, that is not all! You will be pleased to know that we will celebrate Michael's historic 65th birthday while we sail from Miami / Ft. Lauderdale, to beautiful Cozumel, Mexico, and back alongside 3,000 of you Sailors hailing from over 70 different countries across the globe. This is 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, The United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea!
A spectacle of this magnitude is absolutely not to be missed so make sure you join us for our exciting voyage from January 7th to 11th, 2020, sailing on the Independence of "T"he Seas. See you on board!
Due to Graham Bonnet needing spinal surgery next year to alleviate a pinched nerve and the resulting necessary recovery time, he is unable to participate in the recently announced Michael Schenker Fest U.K. tour dates.[09/23/2019 update]
The Japan shows are not affected.
Graham regrets he is unable to make these shows and will see all the U.K MSF fans next time.
We are currently on tour in the U.K and Europe with Alcatrazz and hope to see you there !
Performing all his Rainbow, MSG, Alcatrazz, Impellitteri, Solo hits !!!
50 YEARS OF CLASS! Michael Schenker is proud to announce his Golden Anniversary in music, commencing with the exciting news that Michael Schenker Fest will be playing four shows across the UK in April 2020. The tour is dubbed the 'Revelation Tour', so named after Michael’s killer new record released by Nuclear Blast.[09/22/2019 update No.2]
Michael commented: "Michael Schenker Fest will be touring the UK to promote the brand new studio album 'Revelation' in April 2020, as well as celebrating 50 years of Michael Schenker. We will have a fresh set list and there could even be some extra special guests!"
16.04.2020 - Wolverhampton, KK'S Steel Mill - Live Music
17.04.2020 - Newcastle, O2 City Hall Newcastle
18.04.2020 - Leeds, O2 Academy Leeds
19.04.2020 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Get your tickets here:
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/search?q=michael+schenker
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST featuring:
Michael Schenker
Gary Barden
Robin Mc Auley
Doogie White
Chris Glen (Bass)
Steve Mann (Guitar/Keys)
Bodo Schopf (Drums)
More info:
http://michaelschenkerhimself.com/
facebook.com/michaelschenkerrocks
twitter.com/MW_Schenker
Booking: http://www.dragon-productions.com/
Next week, on September 20th, guitar legend Michael Schenker will release his second MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST album "Revelation". Featuring the usual suspects on vocals: Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, Robin McAuley and Doogie White, the album also features guest singer Ronnie Romero. Instrumental parts were handled by Michael himself, as well as Steve Mann, Chris Glen, Bodo Schopf and Simon Phillips.[09/06/2019 update]
Today, the band announces three exclusive signing sessions with Michael Schenker in Germany on September 20th and 21st to celebrate the release. Make sure to meet Michael on one of the following signing sessions:
- Friday, 20th September - 17:00 CEST at Saturn Koln Hansaring Maybachstrase 115, 50670 Koln
- Saturday, 21st September - 13:00 CEST at Saturn Hamburg Altstadt Monckebergstr. 1, 20095 Hamburg
- Saturday, 21st September - 17:00 CEST at Media Markt Stuhr (Bremen) 3-K-Weg 25A, 28816 Stuhr
You can pre-order »Revelation« here: http://nblast.de/MSFRevelation
Pre-save digitally: http://nblast.de/MichaelSchenkerFestPre
Get "Rock Steady" digitally here: http://nblast.de/MSFRockSteady
Listen to the latest tracks in the Nuclear Blast New Releases playlist: http://nblast.de/SpotifyNewReleases
On September 20th, guitar legend Michael Schenker will release his second Michael Schenker FEST album ?Revelation“. Featuring the usual suspects on vocals: Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, Robin McAuley and Doogie White, the album also features guest singer Ronnie Romero. Instrumental parts were handled by Michael himself, as well as Steve Mann, Chris Glen, Bodo Schopf and Simon Phillips.[08/18/2019 update]
Today, the band releases their first album trailer in which Michael and co-producer Michael Voss reveal more details about the production and the new songs of the upcoming album "Revelation".
≫Revelation≪ will be released on different formats and is ready for pre-order now. It will be available as CD-Digipak, 2LP (different colours) as well as a limited boxset incl. CD-Digipak, 2LP (red+black splatter), puzzle, poster 60x30, photo cards. Get your version here: http://nblast.de/MSFRevelation
Pre-save digitally: http://nblast.de/MichaelSchenkerFestPre
Get "Rock Steady" digitally here: http://nblast.de/MSFRockSteady
Listen to the latest tracks in the Nuclear Blast New Releases playlist: http://nblast.de/SpotifyNewReleases / http://nblast.de/AppleMusicNewReleases
On September 20th, guitar legend Michael Schenker will release his second MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST album "Revelation". Featuring the usual suspects on vocals: Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, Robin McAuley and Doogie White, the album also features guest singer Ronnie Romero. Instrumental parts were handled by Michael himself, as well as Steve Mann, Chris Glen, Bodo Schopf and Simon Phillips.[08/03/2019 update]
Today, the band releases their second digital single and video 'Sleeping With The Light On'. Get the single digitally here: http://nblast.de/MSF-SleepingWithLight
Michael Schenker comments: "Many people in my interviews expressed how much they like this song and I tell them: wait till you see the video. It brings it to a whole other level.
By the way, the making of the video was a lot of fun and sometimes even spooky. I hope you enjoy it."
»Revelation« will be released on different formats and is ready for pre-order now. It will be available as CD-Digipak, 2LP (different colours) as well as a limited boxset incl. CD-Digipak, 2LP (red+black splatter), puzzle, poster 60x30, photo cards. Get your version here: http://nblast.de/MSFRevelation
Pre-save digitally: http://nblast.de/MichaelSchenkerFestPre
Get "Rock Steady" digitally here: http://nblast.de/MSFRockSteady
»Revelation« Trackliste (CD-Digipak, 2-LP, Digital)
01. Rock Steady
02. Under A Blood Red Sky
03. Silent Again
04. Sleeping With The Light On
05. The Beast In The Shadows
06. Behind The Smile
07. Crazy Daze
08. Lead You Astray
09. We Are The Voice
10. Headed For The Sun
11. Old Man
12. Still In The Fight
13. Ascension
Bonus:
14. Armed And Ready (live)
15. Bad Boys (live)
16. Rock Bottom (live)
Have you ever wanted to ask Michael how he wrote a riff or what techniques he uses to warm up? How about questions about his gear and touring? Well, you're in luck! Come and join us for an afternoon of guitar revelations from 12pm - 1pm on Monday the 22nd of July near Kings Cross in London. Space is super limited and reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Please register your attendance here and we will confirm your place ASAP: http://nblast.de/SchenkerGuitarClinic.[07/15/2019 update]
*Please note that travel is not included.
Following on from the release of their successful debut album ≫Resurrection≪, Michael Schenker FEST have completed the recordings for their second studio album, which is now scheduled for a worldwide release on September 20th this year. Today, MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST release their first single "Rock Steady". Get the song digitally here: http://nblast.de/MSFRockSteady
≫Revelation≪ will be released on different formats and is ready for pre-order now. It will be available as CD-Digipak, 2LP (different colours) as well as a limited boxset incl. CD-Digipak, 2LP (red+black splatter), puzzle, poster 60x30, photo cards. Get your version here: http://nblast.de/MSFRevelation
“This song almost did not make it on the album", says Michael Schenker and explains: "It developed from a 'maybe' into a definite, after we swapped things around like an added solo, psychedelic pieces, the lyrics, the slide plus all the other goodies and sprinkles.
t turned out to be a party song telling my story, capturing many aspects of music. It was originally a song for guest musicians to be featured on the album, the ones I had in mind were Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger; it had that kind of feel. Ronnie actually introduced his family to me in my dressing room in Hammersmith back in the 80s and I’ve heard he’s a fan! So, I had asked my son Taro to knock on Ronnie's door, since they both live in Barcelona, and tell Ronnie to bring Mick with him. The Beatles and the Stones were two of the first bands I got into. I had the pleasure to jam with Paul McCartney on an MSG album. Ronnie and Mick would have closed the cycle, but when Ted passed away we had to focus on other things instead. We ended up scrapping the whole guest idea!”
Tue | 04/30/19 | Louisville, KY, U.S.A. | Bourbon Hall (cancelled) | Venue Ad |
Fri | 07/12/19 | Saint-Julien-En-Genevois, France | Guitaire en Scene | Venue Ad |
Thu | 07/11/19 | Balingen, Germany | Bang Your Head Festival (Headliner) | Venue Ad |
Fri | 07/05/19 | Barcelona, Spain | Barcelona Rock Festival | Venue Ad |
Sun | 05/05/19 | Lafayette, IN, U.S.A. | Barcelona Rock Festival | Venue Ad |
There's never a good time to announce this kind of news. Following the passing of Ted McKenna we can now announce who will be the drummer on the second Michael Schenker Fest studio album and upcoming live shows.See also Nuclear Blast website for the article "MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST - currently working on 2nd album + announcing new drummer!"
Simon Philipps and Bodo Schopf -- who each played drums in MSG -- to the MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST line-up. Simon who played on the MSG debut album will return as the main drummer on the upcoming second album. Due to his schedule, he is unable to be the live drummer for the upcoming US tour. This role will be completed by Bodo Schopf, who played on "Perfect Timing" and "Save Yourself". With the sudden passing of Ted Mckenna, Bodo will be featured on the upcoming record but in a smaller role as he had the important job of preparing for the US tour.
Michael states, "We are very grateful to Bodo for being a team player and working out with Simon what needs to be done in order for us to continue as smooth as possible and also to Simon for helping us to make it all possible. Bodo is the perfect choice to continue as the permanent drummer for Michael Schenker Fest. It is a perfect balance between the musicians from the past. It includes everything as a family to continue MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST."
Bodo comments, ". I am very sorry that Ted had to leave us under these tragic circumstances and I'm proud to rock for him and all the MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST fans. RIP Ted