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SCORPIONS: Mikkey Dee Joins Permanently

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 12, 2016
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German heavy rock legends SCORPIONS have announced that former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has joined the band on a permanent basis. They stated via their official Facebook page:

“Since 1992, the Swedish Mikkey Dee used to be a former band member of Motörhead until the dissolution of the rock band after the death of Lemmy Kilmister.

“We would like to thank James for so many years of lasting participation in the band and personal friendship. We understand and respect his need for time as he makes his way through the final stages of his healing process.”

“After our incredibly successful shows in the US, Europe and Asia, we are sure to have found a fantastic drummer with Mikkey Dee. He brings a fresh energy to the band and we look forward to the exciting time together that lies ahead.“ – SCORPIONS”

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SCORPIONS: New Book Tells Story Of Influential Era Of The Band

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 1, 2016
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Few rock bands were as successful as the SCORPIONS by the mid ’80s – headlining arenas/stadiums worldwide, scoring two mega-selling albums (the platinum-certified “Blackout” and the triple-platinum certified “Love at First Sting”) and two hit singles/videos (‘No One Like You’ and ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’). But what quite a few newcomers to the band didn’t realize was that the Scorpions had been regularly recording music since 1972, and that throughout the remainder of the decade, featured two guitarists (Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth) at separate points that are considered legendary amongst the heavy metal masses. And while such albums as “Lonesome Crow,” “Fly to the Rainbow,” “In Trance,” “Virgin Killer”, “Taken by Force”, “Tokyo Tapes,” and “Lovedrive” did not come close to obtaining the commercial success of the aforementioned ’80s era efforts, they inspired and influenced countless renowned musicians.

‘German Metal Machine: Scorpions in the ’70s’ is the first-ever book to focus solely on this period of the band. Interviews include such former members as Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth, Francis Buchholz, and Herman Rarebell, longtime Scorpions producer Dieter Dierks, plus members of other bands that are major admirers, including KK Downing (Judas Priest), Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Joe Satriani, Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Alex Skolnick (Testament), and Eddie Trunk (‘That Metal Show’), among many others, while Kirk Hammett (Metallica) provides a foreword.
 
Greg Prato is a Long Island, New York-based journalist, who has written for Rolling Stone, Songfacts, and Vintage Guitar, and has authored such books as ‘Survival of the Fittest: Heavy Metal in the 1990’s,’ ‘Iron Maiden: ’80 ’81,’ ‘The Eric Carr Story,’ and ‘Touched by Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story.’ ‘German Metal Machine’ is his 19th book overall.

‘German Metal Machine: Scorpions in the ’70s’ is available as a paperback version [222 pages, $16.99], a Kindle download [$9.99], a Nook download [$9.99], and an iBook download [$9.99].

Read excerpts here:

http://www.guitarworld.com/artist-news-interviews/scorpions-seventies-new-book-dissects-german-metal-machine-excerpt/29374

http://www.alternativenation.net/billy-corgan-talks-scorpions-in-new-book/

Ordering info here:

Paperback and Kindle:  https://amzn.com/1519491670

Nook:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/german-metal-machine-greg-prato/1123995477
iBook:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/german-metal-machine-scorpions/id1128078363?mt=11

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GUS G: Rescues Injured Cat, Marquise

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 13, 2016
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Guitar maestro GUS G. has shown his animal loving nature by rescuing an injured cat from the street outside his home. Gus shared with fans on his official Facebook page the following statement and photo:

“We have a new member in the family! Everybody say hi to Marquise! I found her 10 days ago on the street outside my house in a state of shock. Unfortunately her front left leg is neurologically dead. Still, she’s happy, purrs all the time, plays all day long and loves everyone! We’re taking care of her now.

PS: we named her Marquise in honor of the great late Markos (RIP)”

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Gus is currently working on the eagerly anticipated next album with his band, the Greek power metallers FIREWIND, who are also scheduled to support the legendary SCORPIONS on 20th July in Athens, Greece.

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SCORPIONS: Recruit Mikkey Dee To Fill In On US Dates

Posted by aliblackdiamond on April 29, 2016
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SCORPIONS have announced they will hit the road in May for twelve North American headlining dates with Mikkey Dee formerly of MOTÖRHEAD sitting in on drums for James Kottak. Kottak is currently on break while he seeks medical attention. Swedish-born Mikkey Dee joined Motörhead in 1992 and is well-respected among the rock and metal community.

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Scorpions singer Klaus Meine states “We would like to continue our Return to Forever tour with James, but we have to realize that his health is priority. We wish James a speedy recovery and he will be back to Rock with us very soon! We look forward to seeing all our fans this month.”

Scorpions kick off the 2016 U.S. leg with twelve dates in May beginning at Carolina Rebellion in Charlotte, NC on May 6th and includes a Las Vegas residency. Check all tour dates at this location.

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SCORPIONS : Exclusive Clip From ‘Return to Forever’ Unveiled

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 12, 2016
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Ultimate Classic Rock has unveiled SCORPIONS‘ new exclusive clip from the ‘Return to Forever’ Tour Edition, issued Century Media Records — check it out HERE.

Arriving April 22, the lavish package boasts the following goodies:
– 1CD + 2DVDs in a 3-disc digipak.
– 3 ½ hours Live Material with 2 Scorpions gigs in Brooklyn (USA) & Hellfest (France)
– 2 hours Interview material with the band in English and German
– CD Album includes 7 bonus tracks
– 4 music and lyric videos
– plus a brand new “On The Road in America” Documentary Video (filmed between Los Angeles, Santa Barbara & Las Vegas)

Pre-order your copy today from CM Distro.

Revisit Award Winning Documentary On German Rock Legends SCORPIONS In Honor of Upcoming US Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 24, 2016
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German rock legends SCORPIONS will be touring the US beginning May 2016. In fall 2015 Cleopatra Records released on Blue-ray the Scorpions FOREVER AND A DAY fully authorized documentary spanning 50 years (!) of Germany’s long running rock band. After 50 years on stages all around the world, Germany’s Scorpions decided it was time to embark on one last tour. This fully authorized documentary follows the hard rockers from their beginnings as young music fans to the present day. The band reflects on their fans, their long-time crew and each other. FOREVER AND A DAY is the portrait of a life long journey. In German with English subtitles.

As the film shows, during the 2011-2012 tour, the band members were so energized by the response from fans that they decided to scrap their retirement plans. Founding Scorpions guitarist Rudolf Schenker says that if you watch FOREVER AND A DAY, you can see the veteran rockers come to the realization that they weren’t ready to call it quits.

“Director Katja von Garnier’s in-depth look at Germany’s largest musical export is fascinating and eye opening for both the hard rock initiated and/or classic rock music fans in general.” – Night Flight

“Along with their spotlight years and older material, including their humble beginnings and humorous anecdotes, there’s the farewell concert snippets and behind-the-scenes looks… An in-depth documentary.” – Geeks Of Doom

“The tour shots are all cool as is the on-stage performance footage, but what really intrigued me is the culture journey the band takes.” – Ink 19

“A solidly entertaining, highly accessible rock documentary.” – Libertas Film Magazine

To purchase Scorpions FOREVER AND A DAY Blu-ray:
https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/scorpions-forever-and-a-day-dvdblu-ray/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/scorpions-forever-and-a-day/id1033789939

Check out the Scorpions show and tour dates here:
https://www.the-scorpions.com

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