Are you a Rock Believer like us? Our new single is out now!
Listen to it at https://scorpions.lnk.to/RockBelieverSingle
The cover design for this single was created by Klaus Voormann.
Story: via Blabbermouth
Earlier in the month, SCORPIONS released the official music video for their new single, “Peacemaker”. The track, which features music courtesy of guitarist Rudolf Schenker and bassist Pawel Maciwoda and lyrics by singer Klaus Meine, is taken from the band’s 19th studio album, “Rock Believer”, due on February 25th, 2022. Asked in a new interview with Chile’s Radio Futuro what fans can expect to hear on “Rock Believer”, Meine said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, you can expect an album that is dedicated to all the rock believers in the world. And we’re very excited after all these years. We thought, when you think about all the touring we did the last 10 years, after the release of ‘Return To Forever’ in 2015, the time was right to go back into the studio, to write new material, to write new songs and check out if the creativity is still working. The big aim was, the goal was to make a rock album — to make an album with lots of attitude, power and focus on the good old times and really enjoy the music and have some fun with the music. And that feels really good.” Speaking about the “Rock Believer” album title, SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker said: “Look, we are around the world since 50 years or more. And when somebody can say he’s a rock believer, then this is us. And of course, we meet our rock believers in front of us, our audience. “So many people said rock is dead. It’s not dead,” he continued. “It’s always coming back — sometimes, okay, more stronger [or] less strong — but in the end, it’s great to play around the world in over 80 countries we’ve played so far, and all rock believers. It was always great to share the music with them together and be in connection with them. I mean, that’s so amazing and so fantastic, that we are very happy to come out with a new album. And yeah, let’s see what’s happening.” Asked if “Peacemaker” is representative of “Rock Believer” as a whole, Klaus said: “It is an uptempo rock song, and this album really rocks. There are some heavy songs on the album, like when you think about ‘China White’ and ‘Animal Magnetism’, there’s a track on the record that is really in the best way of those songs. There are many uptempo songs and, believe it or not, there are even faster songs than ‘Peacemaker’. [Laughs] There’s also a very beautiful ballad on the album, and I’m sure there are fans out there especially love the SCORPIONS ballads, and they will enjoy this record as well very much. ‘Peacemaker’ is the appetizer for what the album is all about. It rocks.” “Rock Believer” was recorded primarily at Peppermint Park Studios in Hannover, Germany and was mixed at the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin, Germany with engineer Michael Ilbert, who has earned multiple Grammy nominations for his mix work with producer Max Martin on albums by Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. “The album was written and recorded in the SCORPIONS DNA with core Schenker/Meine compositions,” said Klaus. “We recorded the album as a band live in one room, like we did in the ’80s.” SCORPIONS’ new album will mark their first release since 2017′s “Born To Touch Your Feelings – Best Of Rock Ballads”, which was an anthology of new and classic material. SCORPIONS originally intended to record the new album in Los Angeles with producer Greg Fidelman, whose previous credits include SLIPKNOT and METALLICA. However, because of the pandemic, some of the initial work was done with Greg remotely, after which SCORPIONS opted to helm the recordings themselves with the help of their engineer Hans-Martin Buff. Meine previously told Talking Metal that the goal with using Fidelman to produce “Rock Believer” was to bring “the old vibe from albums like ‘Blackout’, ‘Love At First Sting’ or even ‘Lovedrive’. We try to focus on those albums and this attitude,” he said. “If we get there, who knows — it’s so many years later. But it’s the spirit and it’s the whole vibe around this album. This time, the focus is on the harder songs.” According to Meine, SCORPIONS’ new LP features “no outside writers at all,” unlike 2015′s “Return To Forever”, which was largely co-written by the album’s producers, Mikael Nord Andersson and Martin Hansen. SCORPIONS will kick off their “Rock Believer” world tour in March 2022 in Las Vegas where the band will play nine shows as part of their residency at Planet Hollywood Hotel. Afterwards they will cross the Atlantic to Europe where they will play six concerts in France and six shows In Germany supported by Wolfgang Van Halen’s new band MAMMOTH WVH. SCORPIONS’ last full-length collection of new recordings was the aforementioned “Return To Forever”, partially comprising songs the band had in the vault from the ’80s. It was the final recorded appearance of SCORPIONS’ longtime drummer James Kottak, who was dismissed from the band in September 2016. He has since been replaced by Mikkey Dee, formerly of MOTÖRHEAD.
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Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee will receive the honorable title “Gothenburger Of The Year” in his hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden on Saturday, November 27th.
“Gothenburger Of The Year” is an honorary title awarded to a resident of the city who has gained special distinction during the year and acted in a praiseworthy manner that has inspired pride and given pleasure to many people.
As part of tomorrow’s festivities, Mikkey will get his name on his very own tram. He will be driving 40 tons of metal to the Queens Square where he will be honored in front of fans and the people of Gothenburg. The award is given by the Gothenburg city council and Gothenburg tram association.
“We, the people of Gothenburg, feel an enormous pride that we have an artist of the world of this caliber in our city,” Gothenburg city officials said in a statement. “For over 40 years, Mikkey has performed with an amazing passion in some of the biggest bands in the world. He is true inspiration for all of us as well as young musicians.”
Dear fans, you can now preorder our upcoming album ROCK BELIEVER! Several deluxe editions and bundles are now available in our official store only. Be quick, they are limited!
Our new Single Peacemaker will be out on 4th November!
Presave it now in your music library to listen to a world exclusive snippet of the song right now here:
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Halloween is right around the corner and there is no better way to get into the spirit than with the annual pumpkin carving. We want to see all your Scorpions-inspired creations. If you need a little help, you can download a couple of FREE stencils below. Just print them out, trace them onto your pumpkin and get cutting! And be sure to tag @Scorpions when you’re finished.
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In February 2022 the Scorpions will release their 19th studio album, “Rock Believer,” followed by a world tour. During the pandemic the band retreated to the studio in their German hometown in Hanover and started working on new songs.
“The album was written and recorded in the Scorpions DNA with core Schenker/Meine compositions,” says Klaus Meine. “We recorded the album as a band live in one room, like we did in the 80s.”
The Scorpions will kick off their “Rock Believer World Tour” March 2022 in Las Vegas where the band will play 9 shows as part of their residency at Planet Hollywood Hotel. Afterwards they will cross the Atlantic to Europe where they will play 6 concerts in France and 6 shows In Germany supported by Wolfgang Van Halen’s new band Mammoth WVH.
Scorpions Rock Zone fan community members have exclusive first access to tickets and VIP packages beginning tomorrow morning, Thursday 30th September at 10:00a CEST with tickets going on-sale to the general public Friday 1st October at 10a CEST.
“Rock Believer” will be released in February 11th, 2022 with the first single “Peacemaker” out October 21st, 2021. Stay tuned for more!
Pre-Sale: https://www.the-scorpionscommunity.com/welcome
2022 ROCK BELIEVER TOUR DATES
MORE DATES BEING ADDED SOON 
*with special guest Mammoth WVH
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“The Other Side Of The Show – My history with the band Scorpions” by David Araújo reveals details of a friendship with the German group and has been approved by the band.
The book “The Other Side of The Show – My history with the band Scorpions”, written by David Araújo tells how the Brazilian author went from a dedicated fan to a friend of many of the musicians who made history with the Scorpions over the years. With the foreword written by Dieter Dierks, the sixth scorpion, the book is available worldwide, in English and Portuguese.
After more than 10 years of dedicating himself to the sites Scorpions News and Scorpions Brazil, David has been given permission by his idols to use the Scorpions official logo on the cover. When asked by Rolling Stones Brasil about the book and his relationship with the Brazilian author, Klaus Meine said, “David is such a loyal and hardcore fan, he met with our former producer and he knows all the musicians back from the ’70s. He’s very motivated and deserves all the support he can get from us”.
“‘The Other Side Of The Show’ contains (almost) all the experiences and stories I’ve had with the band Scorpions since the beginning: when I left a small town in the countryside of Bahia called Formosa do Rio Preto, to the several concerts of the band, the encounters and how I built a real friendship with them”, says David. “Besides the curiosities and secrets about the band, the book also mentions a number of friends who have been with me on this journey”.
Besides the book itself, “The Other Side Of The Show” also has some incredible bonus items for the Brazilian collector’s who assert David’s recognition as “the statistics man”, as Matthias Jabs said when he recognized the fan on one of the first times they met. The band has also shown their support by autographing limited edition posters of the book.
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Book: The Other Side Of The Show – My history with the Scorpions
Author: David Araújo
Website: www.theothersideoftheshow.store
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