Michael Schenker announces "Temple of Rock: Live in Europe"

MICHAEL SCHENKER
TEMPLE OF ROCK - LIVE IN EUROPE

UK RELEASE: MONDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2012

RELEASED ON THREE FORMATS & LIMITED DELUXE EDITION
LTD DELUXE EDITION (2 CD, 1 BLU-RAY, 1 BONUS DVD)
BLU-RAY EDITION (1 DISC) / CD EDITION (2 DISCS)
DVD EDITION (1 DISC)

inakustik is pleased to announce the December 3rd release of Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock: Live in Europe on CD, DVD, Blu-ray and Limited Deluxe Edition. 
This essential live rock’n’roll release includes songs performed live in Tilburg, The Netherlands in May 2012, plus songs performed at London’s 2011 High Voltage Festival.

Michael Schenker. Photo Credit: © Stephen Fourie

At the ripe age of 15, after a very early start in his professional music career recording his first album with the Scorpions and after joining UFO age 17, Michael Schenker focused exclusively on lead guitar and pure self-expression.
The second chapter in his career was focused on experimenting and developing his expertise on a more musical and personal level. With excellent musicians, friends and fans from all over the world, this live recording is part of this celebration.

Doogie White. Photo Credit: © Anthony May

Schenker sees his music as a building block in the construction of the Temple Of Rock.
"The Temple is almost finished," explains Michael. “The foundation was laid in the 60s by Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. The walls were then built by UFO and others in the late 70s.  By the 80s it was further reinforced by the likes of the Scorpions, and many other influential rock bands.

"There's not much new left to expect, but I am glad to be a part of this temple,” says Michael. "It’s unbelievable fun and an honor to share a stage and make music with some of the world's best musicians."
A concert from Tilburg, the Netherlands was recorded in May 2012 that noticeably distinguishes itself from previous releases due to the line-up that includes Michael Schenker (lead guitar), Doogie White (vocals), Herman Rarebell (drums), Francis Buchholz (bass) and Wayne Findley (rhythm guitar, keyboards).

Michael Schenker. Photo Credit: © Steve Brinkman

Michael Schenker and his band. Photo Credit: © Vytenis Jurevicius

In addition to this Tilburg concert, fans can experience extracts from London's 2011 High Voltage Festival with Michael Voss (vocals), featuring awe-inspiring guest appearances from Schenker's friends and musical companions including his brother Rudolf Schenker (The Scorpions) who plays rhythm guitar on “Rock You Like a Hurricane”, “Hanging On” and “Doctor Doctor”, UFO’s Pete Way who plays bass guitar on “Doctor Doctor”, and vocalists Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey), and Doogie White, who jointly sing on “Doctor Doctor”.
All in all, there has never been such extensive and high quality material from Michael Schenker for your viewing and listening pleasure.

Francis Buchholz. Photo Credit: © Steve Johnston

LIVE IN TILBURG

TRACK LISTING

• Into The Arena
• Armed And Ready
• Lovedrive
• Another Piece Of Meat
• Hanging On
• Cry For The Nations
• Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
• Coast To Coast
• Assault Attack
• Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead
• Lights Out
• On And On
• Let It Roll
• Shoot Shoot
• Rock You Like A Hurricane
• Rock Bottom
• Holiday
• Blackout
• Doctor Doctor 

THE MUSICIANS

Michael Schenker (lead guitars)
Doogie White (lead vocals)
Herman Rarebell (drums)
Francis Buchholz (bass)
Wayne Findlay (keyboards, guitars, backing vocals)
Michael Voss (lead vocals, guitar - Special guest on 'Hanging On')

Michael Schenker. Photo Credit: © Sakura Henderson

LIVE AT HIGH VOLTAGE

TRACK LISTING

• Armed And Ready
• Another Piece Of Meat
• Rock You Like A Hurricane
  (ft. Rudolph Schenker)
• Hanging On (ft. Rudolph Schenker)
• Doctor Doctor (ft. Rudolph Schenker)

THE MUSICIANS
Michael Schenker (lead guitars)
Michael Voss (lead vocals, guitar)
Herman Rarebell (drums)
Wayne Findlay (keyboards, guitars, backing vocals)
Elliott Dean Rubinson (bass)
SPECIAL GUESTS
Rudolf Schenker (rhythm guitar on Rock You Like A Hurricane, Hanging On, Doctor Doctor)
Pete Way (bass guitar on Doctor Doctor)
Jeff Scott Soto (vocals on Doctor Doctor)
Doogie White (vocals on Doctor Doctor)

Michael Schenker at High Voltage Festival 2011. Photo Credit: © Lee Millward

FORMATS & SPECIAL FEATURES

CD EDITION - 2 DISC
Recording from 2012’s Tilburg, Netherlands concert
Recording (extracts) from London’s 2011
High Voltage Festival
DVD EDITION - 1 DISC
Recording from 2012’s Tilburg, Netherlands concert
Recording (extracts) from London’s 2011
High Voltage Festival
Bonus-Footage‚ Before The Show (Tilburg)
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1, dts, Stereo

BLU-RAY EDITION - 1 DISC
Recording from 2012’s Tilburg, Netherlands concert
Recording (extracts) from London’s 2011
High Voltage Festival
Bonus-Footage‚ Before The Show (Tilburg)
Bonus-Footage‚ Sound check (Tilburg)
Audio: DTS HD Master, Stereo
LIMITED DELUXE EDITION - 4 DISCS
Includes 2 CDs, 1 Blu-ray, 1 Bonus DVD.
Bonus DVD includes the following content:

• Brighton Rehearsal
• Doogie's Video Impressions

Michael Schenker and his band. Photo Credit: © Vytenis Jurevicius

MICHAEL SCHENKER "TEMPLE OF ROCK"
APRIL 2013 UK TOUR

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Michael Schenker. Photo Credit: © Steve Brinkman

Stockton on Tees - ARC
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01642 525 199
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1LL

Aberdeen - Lemon Tree
Wednesday 10 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01224 641 122
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
5 West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT
www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Edinburgh - HMV Picturehouse
Thursday 11 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 847 1740
Doors: 6.30pm / Stage: 7.00pm
31 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ
http://venues.meanfiddler.com/hmv-picture-house/home

Newcastle - o2 Academy
Friday 12 April
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 477 2000
Doors: 6.30pm / Stage: 7.00pm
Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SW
www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

Holmfirth - Picturedrome
Saturday 13 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 478 0898
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
www.picturedrome.net

Warrington - Parr Hall
Sunday 14 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01925 442345
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Palmyra Square South, Warrington, WA1 1BL
www.pyramidparrhall.co.uk

Falmouth - Princess Pavilion
Tuesday 16 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01326 211 222
Doors: 8.00pm / Stage: 8.30pm
41 Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4AR
www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Bristol - o2 Academy
Wednesday 17 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 477 2000
Doors: 7.00pm / Stage: 7.30pm
Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA
www.pyramidparrhall.co.uk

Salisbury - City Hall
Thursday 18 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50
Box Office: 01722 434 434
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Malthouse Lane,Salisbury, SP2 7TU
www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

Oxford - o2 Academy
Friday 19 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 477 2000
Doors: 6.30pm / Stage: 7.00pm
190 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE
www.o2academyoxford.co.uk

Nottingham - Rock City
Saturday 20 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0845 413 4444
Doors: 6.30pm / Stage: 7.00pm
8 Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG
www.rock-city.co.uk

Norwich - Waterfront
Sunday 21 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01603 508 050
Doors: 7.00pm / Stage: 7.30pm
139-141 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QH
www.waterfrontnorwich.com

Michael Schenker and his band. Photo Credit: © Renata Drukteinyte

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