Michael Schenker announces April 2013 UK Tour

Due to the critical acclaim Michael Schenker received on his 2012 UK tour, the legendary guitarist will return with his classic rock band Temple of Rock on a 12-date UK tour in April 2013. The tour starts at the ARC, Stockton on Tees onTuesday 9th April.  Tickets go on sale Monday July 30^th from www.thegigcartel.com and 0844 478 0898.

Boasting Ex-Scorpions stars Herman Rarebell (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass), MSG stalwart Wayne Findlay(keyboards) and Scottish vocalist Doogie White (ex Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen), the Temple Of Rock concerts will feature plenty of hits spanning Schenker's career with the Scorpions, UFO and MSG. 

Songs to be performed by the Temple of Rock include UFO’s Rock Bottom and Doctor Doctor, MSG’s Armed and Ready and Into The Arena, and Scorpions classics including Rock You Like A Hurricane. Schenker will also perform new songs from his latest album, Temple of Rock, including Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. 
Michael Schenker: April UK Tour
Stockton Arc                           April 9
Aberdeen Lemon Tree           April 10
Edinburgh Picture House       April 11 
Newcastle o2 Academy          April 12 
Holmfirth Picturedrome         April 13
Warrington Parr Hall            April 14 
Falmouth Princess Pavilion    April 16 
Bristol O2 Academy               April 17 
Salisbury City Hall                 April 18
Oxford o2 Academy               April 19 
Nottingham Rock City           April 20 
Norwich Waterfront              April 21

Michael Schenker announces Temple of Rock UK Tour

Legendary rock guitarist, Michael Schenker, has announced four UK “Temple of Rock” concerts in May 2012. This marks the first time Schenker’s touring band will feature two ex-Scorpions members – Herman Rarebill (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass). Vocalist Doogie White (ex-Rainbow and Yngwie Malmsteen) and MSG keyboardist, Wayne Findlay complete the line-up.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday 13^th May via the 24 hour box office: 0844 478 0898, www.thegigcartel.com.  Hardcore Michael Schenker fans can purchase special Pre-Sale tickets from Planet Rock radio at 9am GMT on Wednesday 11^th January.

The UK concerts will feature a plethora of hits spanning Michael Schenker’s colourful career. Songs to be performed by the “Temple of Rock” line-up include UFO’s “Rock Bottom" and "Doctor Doctor", MSG’s "Armed and Ready" and "Into The Arena", Scorpions classics "Another Piece of Meat" and "Rock You like a Hurricane", plus new songs from the recently released "Temple of Rock" album "Miss Claustrophobia" and "Before the Devil Knows You´re Dead".

May 2012 UK Tour Dates

May 9 - Wolverhampton The Wulfren

May 10 - Manchester HMV Ritz

May 11 - Glasgow O2 ABC

May 12 - London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire