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The feud between brothers Rudolf and Michael Schenker is ongoing – and it sounds like it will keep the latter musician from participating in Scorpions’ 60th anniversary. During an appearance on SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk (as relayed by Blabbermouth), Michael was asked if there was any chance he’d rejoin the band for their anniversary celebration, taking place July 5, 2025 in the group's hometown, Hannover, Germany. "No,” the rocker flatly replied, noting the frayed relationship with his brother. “I just know that I have been a very big part of creating Rudolf as a musician. I don't think...

Reasons for Waiting | 4:07Jethro Tull | 278K subscribers | 351,199 views | August 28, 2015

Doc McGhee has responded to Jon Bon Jovi’s recent claim that the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival was organized as part of a plea deal to keep the manager out of jail. McGhee – who represented Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Skid Row and Scorpions throughout the ‘80s – was busted in 1982 for his involvement with drug smugglers bringing tons of marijuana into America. The manager was facing up to 30 years in prison but was able to avoid jail time. In a recent interview with Conan O’Brien, Bon Jovi insisted the concert was part of the deal. “To keep...

Important Message to our Fans It was always our pleasure, our purpose in life, our passion and we were fortunate enough to make music for you - whether it was live on stage or in the studio, creating new songs. While we were working on our album these past few months, we could literally feel how powerful and creative our work was – and how much fun we were still having, in the process. But there was also something else: We want to end the Scorpion’s extraordinary career on a high note. We are extremely grateful for the fact that...