Scorpions news and features

Uli Jon Roth: “For me, the heavy metal direction was boring. I wasn't interested in it. I wanted to go in almost the opposite direction”

By Andrew Daly published 11 January 23

The German virtuoso on how feeling in “musical no man's land” led to his decision to leave Scorpions in 1975, and go on to spearhead a new style of neoclassical guitar – and what he thinks about Kirk Hammett quoting his solos in Metallica's Battery

How to play rock guitar like the legendary Michael Schenker

By Martin Cooper published 14 December 22

Schenker's pyrotechnic style lit up albums from UFO, Scorpions and MSG, and this lesson takes you inside his rhythm and lead approaches. Two-tone Flying V optional, attitude essential

Dear Guitar Hero: Michael Schenker Talks Scorpions, Influences, Early Gear, Gibson Flying V's and More —with Video

By Guitar World Staff last updated 4 November 22

Rudolf Schenker: “We tried all our equipment from the ‘80s – the Marshall stacks, all this equipment – to find that original, old ‘80s sound”

By Gregory Adams last updated 3 August 22

The Scorpions founder on how the hard-rock institution is looking back to a brighter future with Rock Believer, and why you must put your body into it to play like the “King of Riffs”

Scorpions' Matthias Jabs pictured at recent Madison Square Garden show with Band-Aids on his fingers, apparently bleeding onto his fretboard

By Sam Roche published 16 May 22

The band recently postponed shows in Lisbon, Toulouse and Lille due to an unspecified injury suffered by Jabs

Rudolf (left) and Michael Schenker perform with the Scorpions at the Hammersmith Apollo in London

Scorpions' Rudolf Schenker on his relationship with his brother Michael: "I think, sooner or later, we will play together again"

By Jackson Maxwell published 13 April 22

"He’s an amazing guitar player, an amazing person," Rudolf said of his younger brother, Michael, adding that he wishes "him all the best"

Scorpions preview imminent new album with swaggering single, Shining Of Your Soul

By Matt Owen published 21 February 22

The track is lifted from the German rock outfit’s upcoming 19th LP, Rock Believer, due February 25

(from left) Mark Speer, Leon Bridges and Laura Lee perform onstage at the Hinterland Music Festival on August 08, 2021 in St. Charles, Iowa

From face-melting anthems to moonlit waltzes: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published 20 January 22

Light up your week with guitar-heavy tunes from Joe Satriani, Ghost, Emily Wolfe, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges, Scorpions, Jack White and more

Scorpions guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs

Hear the anthemic title track of Scorpions' new album, Rock Believer

By Matt Parker published 17 January 22

The German legends offer a rallying call for rock fans everywhere (and a chorus you’ll be singing for weeks)

Michael Schenker: “Doctor Doctor was the sound of me developing. You can hear it in the vibrato... I was always fascinated by vibrato“

By Amit Sharma published 25 May 21

As Schenker reveals the secrets of his unique style, his message is simple: “Be yourself. Don’t try to be anybody else”

Robert Fripp and Toyah Wilcox cover Rock You Like a Hurricane

Here they are: Robert Fripp and Toyah Wilcox tackle the Scorpions’ Rock You Like a Hurricane for their Sunday Lunch series

By Richard Bienstock published 24 May 21

The King Crimson legend gets German metal crazy

Michael Schenker Fest Announce New Album, 'Resurrection,' Premiere "Warrior"

By Guitar World Staff published 1 December 17

Scorpions Announce 'Born To Touch Your Feelings—Best Of Rock Ballads' Compilation

By Guitar World Staff published 20 October 17

Michael Schenker Talks Nostalgic New Live Album, ‘Michael Schenker Fest Tokyo’

By James Wood published 23 February 17

Thirty-five years have passed since the Michael Schenker Group released their legendary live album, One Night at Budokan.

Watch Uli Jon Roth Play Scorpions' “Virgin Killer” from New Live Release

By Damian Fanelli published 17 November 16

Scorpions in the Seventies: New Book Dissects a 'German Metal Machine' [Excerpt]

By Greg Prato published 29 June 16

Scorpions Head Up 10th Annual Rocklahoma Festival

By Guitar World Staff published 12 January 16

Scorpions Premiere Trailer from New Documentary, 'Forever and a Day' — Exclusive Video

By Damian Fanelli published 6 October 15

Scorpions Perform "No One Like You" with 12-Year-Old Guitar Prodigy — Video

By Christopher Scapelliti published 14 September 15

As you can see in the video below, young Brandon Niederauer got a chance to play with the German hard rock group on their classic hit “No One Like You” at Barclay’s Center in downtown Brooklyn.

Tab Book: Learn the 'Best of Scorpions,' Note for Note

By Guitar World Staff published 5 July 15

A new tab book, Best of Scorpions, is available now at the Guitar World Online Store. The book features note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 14 favorites from these Hannover hard rockers.