Michael Schenker Group

Michael Schenker Group
Hard rock and heavy metal

Doors open: 6:30 PM / opening act starts: 7:00 PM

Michael Schenker is a rock figure, recognizable for his precise, melodic playing and his use of the Gibson Flying V guitar. He has left a mark on the history of hard rock.

His work with Scorpions, UFO and the Michael Schenker Group has influenced musicians such as Steve Harris, Kirk Hammett and Slash.

A founding member of Scorpions alongside his brother Rudolf Schenker, he revealed his talent early on the album Lonesome Crow. In 1973 he joined UFO, with whom he experienced a defining period between 1974 and 1978, often referred to as the “Schenker era.”

During this time he contributed to landmark albums such as Phenomenon and Lights Out, as well as the live album Strangers in the Night. He also co-wrote songs including “Doctor Doctor,” “Rock Bottom” and “Only You Can Rock Me.”

He left UFO in early 1979, just before the release of Strangers in the Night, and briefly rejoined Scorpions, contributing to the album Lovedrive. Tracks such as “Another Piece of Meat,” “Coast to Coast” and “Holiday” illustrate his contribution.

In 1979 he founded the Michael Schenker Group (MSG), opening a new phase in his career.

After a period marked by ups and downs, Michael Schenker made his comeback in 2010 with the 30th Anniversary Tour. He also released that year the live album 30th Anniversary – Shepherd's Bush Empire, which reached number 81 in Germany.

For more than 15 years he has been performing on stages around the world.

The group released the album Immortal in 2021, followed by Universal in 2022; the studio album Don’t Sell Your Soul was released on 3 October 2025.