Michael Schenker announces April 2013 UK Tour

MICHAEL SCHENKER "TEMPLE OF ROCK"
APRIL 2013 UK TOUR

TICKETS ON SALE: MONDAY 30th JULY
BOOK ONLINE: www.thegigigcartel.com
TICKET HOTLINE: 0844 478 0898

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 kicks-off on Tues 9th April at ARC, Stockton on Tees.

Tickets for all twelve Temple of Rock UK concerts go on general sale Monday July 30th. Book online: www.thegigcartel.com or call the Ticket Hotline: 0844 478 0898.

Following his acclaimed 2009/10 world tour performing the MSG 30th Anniversary Show, Michael was joined by (original MSG vocalist) Gary Barden, with a host of other classic rock legends including Carmine Appice, Simon Phillips, Chris Slade and Chris Glen. Schenker’s Temple of Rock is ready to conquer the UK with a celebrated kick-ass, all-star line-up.

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 Michael 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 the Scorpions classics Another Piece of Meat and Rock You like a Hurricane. In addition, Schenker will perform brand new songs from the recently released Temple of Rock album including the Planet Rock radio favourite Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead.

In 2010, Michael Schenker received the Marshall '11' Award at the Classic Rock Magazine Roll Of Honour Awards. The following year he rocked the High Voltage Festival, and also toured the UK with Black Country Communion.

MICHAEL SCHENKER "TEMPLE OF ROCK"
APRIL 2013 UK TOUR

ALL TICKETS: £22.50

BOOK ONLINE: www.thegigigcartel.com
TICKET HOTLINE: 0844 478 0898

Stockton on Tees - ARC
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01642 525 199
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1LL

Aberdeen - Lemon Tree
Wednesday 10 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01224 641 122
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
5 West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT
www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Edinburgh - HMV Picturehouse
Thursday 11 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 847 1740
Doors: 6.30pm / Stage: 7.00pm
31 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ
http://venues.meanfiddler.com/hmv-picture-house/home

Newcastle - o2 Academy
Friday 12 April
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 477 2000
Doors: 6.30pm / Stage: 7.00pm
Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SW
www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

Holmfirth - Picturedrome
Saturday 13 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 478 0898
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
www.picturedrome.net

Warrington - Parr Hall
Sunday 14 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01925 442345
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Palmyra Square South, Warrington, WA1 1BL
www.pyramidparrhall.co.uk

Falmouth - Princess Pavilion
Tuesday 16 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01326 211 222
Doors: 8.00pm / Stage: 8.30pm
41 Melvill Road, Falmouth, TR11 4AR
www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Bristol - o2 Academy
Wednesday 17 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 477 2000
Doors: 7.00pm / Stage: 7.30pm
Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA
www.pyramidparrhall.co.uk

Salisbury - City Hall
Thursday 18 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50
Box Office: 01722 434 434
Doors: 7.30pm / Stage: 8.00pm
Malthouse Lane,Salisbury, SP2 7TU
www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

Oxford - o2 Academy
Friday 19 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0844 477 2000
Doors: 6.30pm / Stage: 7.00pm
190 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE
www.o2academyoxford.co.uk

Nottingham - Rock City
Saturday 20 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 0845 413 4444
Doors: 6.30pm / Stage: 7.00pm
8 Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG
www.rock-city.co.uk

Norwich - Waterfront
Sunday 21 April 2013
Tickets: £22.50 / Box Office: 01603 508 050
Doors: 7.00pm / Stage: 7.30pm
139-141 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QH
www.waterfrontnorwich.com

Michael Schenker announces "Temple of Rock" UK Tour

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MICHAEL SCHENKER "TEMPLE OF ROCK"
UK TOUR - MAY 2012

TICKETS ON SALE: FRIDAY 13th JANUARY at 10am Planet Rock ticket pre-sale from 9am on Wednesday January 11th

24 HOUR BOX OFFICE: 0844 478 0898
BOOK ONLINE: www.thegigcartel.com

Legendary rock’n’roll guitarist Michael Schenker has announced that his brand new classic rock band "Temple of Rock" will embark on a 4-date UK tour in May 2012. The tour kicks-off at the Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall on Wednesday May 9th.

Tickets for all four “Temple of Rock” UK concerts go on general sale Friday January 13th at 10am. 24 hour ticket hotline: 0844 478 0898. Online: www.thegigcartel.com.

Planet Rock Radio listeners in the UK will be treated to a special 48 hour “Temple of Rock” UK tour ticket pre-sale from 9am on Wednesday January 11th. Ents24 will run an additional 24 hour pre-sale from Thursday January 12th. For further info, please visit www.planetrock.com and www.ents24.com.

Following his acclaimed 2009/10 world tour performing the “MSG 30th Anniversary Show”, where Michael was joined by (original MSG vocalist) Gary Barden, alongside a host of other classic rock legends including Carmine Appice, Simon Phillips, Chris Slade and Chris Glen, Schenker’s “Temple of Rock” is ready to conquer the UK with a brand new kick-ass, all-star line-up.

Boasting Ex-Scorpions stars Herman Rarebell and Francis Buchholz on drums and bass respectively, MSG stalwart Wayne Findlay on keyboards and the magnificent Doogie White (ex Rainbow / Yngwie Malmsteen) on vocals, these “Temple Of Rock” concerts will include a plethora of hits spanning Michael Schenker’s colourful career.

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 the Scorpions classics "Another Piece of Meat" and "Rock You like a Hurricane". In addition, Schenker will perform brand new songs from the recently released "Temple of Rock" album alongside other solo favourites such as "Before the Devil Knows You´re Dead", "Miss Claustrophobia" and "Hangin On".

In 2010, Michael Schenker received the Marshall '11' Award at the Classic Rock Magazine Roll Of Honour awards; in 2011 he rocked the High Voltage Festival, and also played some UK dates with Black Country Communion. Now he´s back in 2012 with the "Temple of Rock" world tour.

MICHAEL SCHENKER "TEMPLE OF ROCK"
UK TOUR - MAY 2012

TICKETS ON SALE: FRIDAY 13th JANUARY at 10am Planet Rock ticket pre-sale from 9am on Wednesday January 11th

24 HOUR BOX OFFICE: 0844 478 0898
BOOK ONLINE: www.thegigcartel.com

Wolverhampton - Wulfrun Hall
Wednesday 9th May
Tickets: £22.50 / Doors: 7.00pm
North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1RQ
www.wolvescivic.co.uk

Manchester - HMV Ritz
Thursday 10th May
Tickets: £22.50 / Doors: 7.00pm
Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5NQ
www.hmvritz.com

Glasgow - O₂ ABC
Friday 11th May
Tickets: £22.50 / Doors: 6.30pm
Online - www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk
300 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JA

London - O₂ Shepherds Bush Empire
Saturday 12th May
Tickets: £22.50 / Doors: 7.30pm
Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8TT
www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

Michael Schenker - Official Website