Tag Archives: Scorpions

Album review: MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP – Immortal

Posted on January 23, 2021 by david.wilson

Nuclear Blast Records [Release date 29.01.21] You would forgive Michael Schenker if he announced he was about to step back from music for a bit and take things easy. Now 65 and celebrating not only 50 years in the business but 40 … Continue reading →

Single reviews: JESSICA LYNN, SCORPIONS, QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT, ROBERT JON & THE WRECK

Posted on May 2, 2020 by jason

JESSICA LYNN Run To Jessica Lynn releases her first single of 2020 and despite the country label, this is one of those timeless pop power ballads. She has a vocal and a half, backed by a big production and guitar … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Single and EP reviews | Tagged Adam Lambert, classic rock, country, Jessica Lynn, metal, New releases, pop, Pop Evil, Queen, review, rock, Scorpions, Shannon LaBrie, singles | Leave a comment

DVD review: CONNY PLANK – The Potential Of Noise

Posted on February 4, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

CONNY PLANK The Potential of Noise Cleopatra Entertainment (DVD) To be honest I hadn’t heard of Conny Plank before watching this film, and to be even more honest I don’t feel I know much more about him after watching this. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged Conny Plank, DVD, KRAFTWERK, review, Scorpions, The Potential Of Noise | Leave a comment

Gig review: STONE FREE FESTIVAL – Day 1 – O2, London, 16 June 2018

Posted on June 24, 2018 by david.wilson

The Scorpions - STONE FREE FESTIVAL, O2, London, 16 June 2018

Photo: Andy Nathan The Stone Free festival once again took over the O2 in London for a weekend of metal, prog and some of the best live whistling ever heard! Andy Nathan and Dave Atkinson were there to capture all … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 02, 16th June 2018, Anchor Lane, Buckcherry, Cory Clarke, Dave Mustaine, Daxx and Roxanne, Day 1, Dirty Thrills, festival, Klaus Meine, London, Megadeth, metal, Mickey Dee, Orange Goblin, Picture Books, rock, Rock You Like A Hurricane, Rudolph Schenker, Scorpions, Stone Broken, Stone Free Festival, TRIGGERFINGER, Warrior Soul, Winds Of Change | Leave a comment

Gig review: G3 2018 – JOE SATRIANI, JOHN PETRUCCI, ULI JON ROTH – Manchester Apollo, 27 April 2018

Posted on April 28, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

There was a moment in this latest iteration of the global guitar circus that it all fell into place. Two-and-a-half hours in, during a stellar version of ‘Super Funky Badass’ Joe Satriani underlined why we worship our guitar heroes. The … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 27 April 2018, classic metal, Dream Theater, G3 2018, gig, guitar, guitarist, hard rock, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Manchester Apollo, progressive metal, review, Scorpions, Uli Jon Roth | Leave a comment

Album review: MICHAEL SCHENKER – A Decade Of The Mad Axeman

Posted on January 15, 2018 by jason

[Release date 28.01.18] A completely mad axeman indeed, Michael Schenker is one of the world’s shining lights when it comes to rock and metal guitar. Whether with Scorpions, UFO, the Michael/McAuley Schenker Group, UFO again, solo or his own Temple … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged A Decade Of The Mad Axeman, album, best of, classic rock, collection, Gary Bardens, guitarist, review, rock, Scorpions, UFO | Leave a comment

Album review: ROCK WOLVES (Michael Voss, Herman Rarebell, Gudze)

Posted on November 3, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Steamhammer/ SPV [Release date 28.10.16] Here’s a collaboration of three significant melodic/hard rockers who in the past few years have worked mainly with others such as Michael Schenker. Michael Voss (Mad Max, Casanove) has produced many artists from his studio … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, AOR, Casanove, Gudze, H-Blockx, hard rock, Herman Rarebell, Mad Max, melodic, Michael Schenker, Michael Voss, review, Rock Wolves, Scorpions, Stephan Hinz | Leave a comment

DVD review: SCORPIONS – Forever And A Day

Posted on October 10, 2016 by jason

Eagle Vision [Release date 30.09.16] New Scorpions documentary ‘Forever and A Day’ was filmed on what was supposed to be that band’s farewell tour and climaxes with their final show in Munich, as such it is reflective, honest and insightful. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged classic, classic rock, DVD, Eagle Rock, Forever and A Day, Klaus Meine, review, rock, Rudolf Schenker, Scorpions | Leave a comment

DVD review: MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK – On A Mission – Live In Madrid

Posted on May 8, 2016 by david.wilson

Inakustik [Release date 29.04.16] Over the past few years I have been championing the cause for Temple Of Rock to anyone who will listen. The band’s latest album, ‘Spirit On A Mission’ was my 2015 album of the year and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged Doogie White, DVD, gig, Herman Rarebell, inakustik, live, Michael Schenker, Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock, O A Mission - Live In Madrid, rock, Rock Bottom, Rock You Like A Hurricane, Scorpions, UFO | Leave a comment

Gig review: MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK – Queens Hall, Edinburgh, 22 January 2016

Posted on January 24, 2016 by david.wilson

Photo: Pako Meria Almost exactly a year ago I got a copy through of the latest Temple Of Rock album, ‘Spirit On A Mission’. One play through was all it took for me to decide that the band had created … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 22nd January 2016, classic rock, Doogie White, Ed David, Edinburgh, Francis Buchholz, gig, Herman Rarebell, Jason Womack, Michael Schenker, Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock, MSG, Queens Hall, review, rock, Scorpions, UFO, Venrez, Wayne Findley | Leave a comment

Gig review: RAMBLIN’ MAN FESTIVAL Day 1 – Mote Park, Maidstone, 25 July 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by david.wilson

Photo: Paul Rodgers Another summer and yet another new festival joins the ranks of the many. This one however had the classic rock fraternity foaming at the mouth with a line up which comprised some of the biggest names in … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 25 July 2015, Anathema, Biff Byford, Blue Oyster Cult, Camel, Dream Theater, FM, gig, Klaus Meine, Maidstone, metal, Mote Park, No Hot Ashes, prog, Ramblin' Man Festival, review, rock, Rudolf Schenker, Saxon, Scorpions, Toseland, Touchstone | Leave a comment

News: ULI JON ROTH, QUEENSRYCHE, DREAM THEATER – Friday 9 January 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015 by jason

Edsel Records will release two box sets spanning the career of The Sound on 16th February. On February 10th ‘Journey: The Frontiers Tour’ is released in the US on CD. The show was recorded on July 21st 1983 at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, ALL POSTS, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions | Tagged Armored Saint, Dream Theater, gigs, metal, news, Queensryche, rock, Scorpions, Uli Jon Roth | Comments Off

Gig review: MICHAEL SCHENKER’s TEMPLE OF ROCK – O2 ABC, Glasgow, 11 December 2014

Posted on December 14, 2014 by david.wilson

This is the second time I have seen Mr Schenker and crew in the last few weeks having witnessed the band at the Hard Rock Hell festival in Wales. The fact that I couldn’t wait for tonight’s show is testament … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 11th December 2014, Chris Glen, Doogie White, Francis Buchholz, Glasgow, Herman Rarebell, Jimmy Bradshaw. O2 ABC, Michael Schenker, Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock, MSG, Scorpions, Tyler Hains, UFO, Wayne Findlay, Western Sand | Leave a comment

Quick plays: AMERICAN DOG, ALONE WITH WOLVES

Posted on July 27, 2014 by david.wilson

AMERICAN DOG – Neanderthal Bad Reputation (Release date 19.07.14) American Dog are from Ohio and formed in 1999. They have released many albums, nine to be exact, three of them live albums, and an EP. Neanderthal is their latest and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Quick Plays | Tagged album, Alone With Wolves, American Dog, Bloodstock Festival, CD, Danilo Fiocco, EP, Killswitch Engage, Lewis Watson, metal, Michael Hannon, Neanderthal, Ohio, review, rock, Saxon, Scorpions, Tesla, The End Of Nothing | Leave a comment

DVD review: U.S. Festival 1983 Days 1-3

Posted on February 10, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Wienerworld [Release date 27.01.14] It’s weird how when you look back at this footage, just how young everyone looks, yet when you look in the mirror that same youthful young man looks back at you (well, maybe not). The U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged DVD, INXS, Judas Priest, Men At Work, Missing Persons, Quarterflash, review, Scorpions, Stevie Nicks, The Clash, Triumphy, U.S. Festivals 1983 Days 1-3, U2 | Leave a comment

DVD Review – VARIOUS ARTISTS – Live At Wacken 2012

Posted on January 11, 2014 by david.wilson

UDR ( Release date – out now) As anyone with an ounce of metal in their veins knows the Wacken Festival is one of the longest established and heaviest festivals in Europe. This three DVD package … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS, PURE METAL (All posts) | Tagged 2012, Amon Amarth, festival, Ghost Brigade, metal, Michael Denner, Nesum, rock, Saxon, Scorpions, Suffocation, Testament, VOLBEAT, Wacken | Leave a comment

Album Review: MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK – Bridge The Gap

Posted on November 7, 2013 by david.wilson

Inakustik [Release date 02.12.13] Michael Schenker over the last few years has risen phoenix-like from what appeared at one point to be the ashes of a glittering career. Gathering together the musicians that form ‘Temple Of Rock’ … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Bridge The Gap, CD, Doogie White, Francis Buchholz, Germany, guitar, guitarist, hard rock, Herman Rarebell, Michael Schenker, review, Scorpions, Temple Of Rock, Wayne Findlay | Leave a comment

Gig Review: MICHAEL SCHENKER – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 31 May 2013

Posted on June 4, 2013 by jason

Interview edit: Michael Schenker, 5 December 2012 Michael talks about ‘Temple Of Rock’ and future plans First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on 9 December 2012 (An extended, podcast version of this interview is available here) In a … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 31 May 2013, Doogie White, Dragonforce, Francis Buccholz, gig, gig review, hard rock, heavy, Herman Rarebell, IAMI, London, Michael Schenker, MSG, review, Scorpions, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Tank, ZP Theart | Leave a comment

Gig review: MICHAEL SCHENKER – The Picture House, Edinburgh, 11 April 2013

Posted on April 13, 2013 by david.wilson

Photo: Steve Goudie I have had a bit of a rant in the past regarding gigs starting early due to venue curfews, tonight though was a new one on me. The doors opened at 6.30, but the first band didn’t … Continue reading →