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Scorpions are hard to catch. No, we’re not talking about the scary little creature with the venomous tail, but the Rock and Roll band from Germany. We’ve been trying to have the band return for a visit to ROCKLINE since last year when they released “Humanity: Hour 1”. The problem is Scorpions are the literal definition of a working band. They’re always on the road and quite often that road is overseas. In fact, we are able to have them finally join us again only two days before they begin the tiniest of US tours, seven dates on the West Coast and in the Midwest. We are catching them a few days after playing in Finland and just before this mini-tour of selected American cities. Always fan-aware and interactive, the band is allowing US fans to vote on the set list for this tour at their official website the-Scorpions.com That kind of approachability coupled with the fact that they are one of the greatest live bands in Rock history has helped keep the odyssey alive since the 1970’s. With a huge catalog of sixteen studio albums of all new material from 1972 forward, Scorpions have a gigantic list of songs from which one can choose. There are certain songs that will always be a part of a set by Scorpions. Can you imagine seeing them perform live and not hearing “Like a Hurricane”? It’s just not going to happen. But you can have a say in choosing some of the other songs that aren’t always included in their live set whether your taste runs to “Lovedrive” or Lovin’ You Sunday Morning”.
In addition to the classic repertoire the band boasts, there is their outstanding album of entirely new songs. “Humanity: Hour 1”, the excellent new CD was co-produced by songwriter/producer Desmond Child and songwriter/producer James Michael, noted for his work with Motley Crue and now the front man for the Nikki Sixx side project Sixx AM. The result is classic Scorpions, biting social commentary and hook laden songs that rock but are smooth as silk as well. As radio tends to be somewhat conservative these days, ROCKLINE serves a valuable purpose as we love to jump into an album and go deeper than a song or two and provide a taste of what an album is really all about. The old Album Oriented Rock format survives. And there’s no disappointment with “Humanity”. Fresh and vital, the songs have that patented Scorpions sound. If you haven’t had a chance to hear “Humanity”, we will be more than happy to provide the opportunity for you. Plus, we’ll open up the phone lines and let you connect with Germany’s best export and get the inside story as they continue their extensive world tour.
It has been awhile. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch Scorpions on our next ROCKLINE!

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser will be on tour in South America and Mexico with German rock legends SCORPIONS on the following dates:
Aug. 31 – Goiânia, Brazil Ginasio – Goiania Arena
Sep. 03 – Belém, Brazil – Cidade Folia
Sep. 04 – Manaus, Brazil – Arena Amadeu Teixeira
Sep. 06 – São Paulo, Brazil – Credicard Hall
Sep. 07 – Recife, Brazil – Chevrolet Hall
Sep. 10 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil – Mineirinho
Sep. 12 – Ponta Grossa, Brazil – Centro de Eventos
Sep. 13 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Arena HSBC
Sep. 14 – Ribeirao Preto, Brazil – Centro de Eventos Taiwan
Sep. 17 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Auditório Telmex
Sep. 19 – Chihuahua, Mexico – Venue TBA
Sep. 20 – Mexico DF, Mexico – Foro Sol
Sep. 21 – Monterrey, Mexico – Arena Monterrey

Phil Lewis-L.A. Guns will be opening up the Myth show in Minneapolis
on August 8

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Ratt will be opening the Scorpions August 10 Chicago show

July – 4th- Dinan (Bobital)France
Festival Terre Neuvas www.fnacspectacles.com

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Tickets go on sale on June 28 2008 at 10:00 am PST via ticketmaster or livenation

Scorpions are playing Chicago, Illinois – Sunday August 10 – 7pm

tickets go on sale Friday June 20 – 12 noon through ticketmaster

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040040D0E9F0332A?artistid=736062&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Dates in Asia will take place between November 22 to December 6 2008. The confirmed dates will be announced real soon!!!