{"title":"Scorpions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScorpions is a Hard Rock band formed in 1965 in Hannover, Germany by Rudolf Schenker. They have experimented with various styles of Rock music including 1970's Hard Rock and 1980's Hair \/ Glam Metal (Heavy Metal). The band is best known for their iconic rock anthem \"Rock You Like a Hurricane\" and other popular songs like \"No One Like You\", \"Send Me an Angel\", \"Still Loving You\", and \"Wind of Change\". Scorpions was ranked #46 on VH1's \"Greatest Artists of Hard Rock\" television program and their song \"Rock You Like a Hurricane\" holds the #18 spot on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter performing for 45 years, Scorpions initially announced their retirement following the release of their album \"Sting In The Tail\". However, due to their love for touring and creating new music, they decided to continue. They have written new songs, released new albums, and continued to tour extensively. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide (some sources even mention sales exceeding 150 million), Scorpions have established themselves as one of the most successful rock bands in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the electrifying sound and timeless hits of Scorpions by exploring their extensive discography available on our music e-commerce website. From powerful ballads to energetic anthems, Scorpions' music will leave you craving\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rock-believer","title":"Rock Believer","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegendary rockers Scorpions return with their new album \u003ci\u003eRock Believer\u003c\/i\u003e, which was created in the studio during the lockdown in their home base Hannover. “The album was written and recorded in the style of the classic Scorpions DNA with core Schenker \/ Meine compositions. We really went back to the essence of what defined us in the first place”, says front-man Klaus Meine. The vinyl release is available as a limited black 2 LP (180g) in a gatefold including 16 tracks., and a black 1 LP (180g) including 11 tracks \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spinefarm","offers":[{"title":"Red | LP | x2","offer_id":50504814264651,"sku":"1159930","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c3d18d00-3602-449c-820b-ea10614139ae_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727810994"},{"product_id":"tokyo-tapes","title":"Tokyo Tapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the Scorpions were still slowly trudging their way up in Europe, they were already a recognised force in Japan, and \"Virgin Killer\" was the first album to be gilded in the land of the rising sun. So it was high time for the first trip to the Far East. Four months after the release of \u003ci\u003eTaken by Force\u003c\/i\u003e, the group arrived in Tokyo in 1978. Four concerts were scheduled, one each in Osaka and Nagoya and two in Tokyo's Nakano Sun Plaza. These two shows were recorded for the live double album \u003ci\u003eTokyo Tapes\u003c\/i\u003e, which was also intended as a farewell gift for the departing Uli Jon Roth. \u003ci\u003eTokyo Tapes\u003c\/i\u003e impressively documents what has always distinguished the Scorpions: Their rousing and electrifying live presence, immense joy in playing, an intimacy with their audience that produces goosebumps, and of course musical and technical brilliance. In Tokyo, the classic line-up with the two outstanding guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Uli Jon Roth and the charismatic front man Klaus Meine was in the form of their lives. They played with the songs, changed them as they pleased, involved the audience and took the freedom to improvise. A good example is \"Fly To The Rainbow\". The band changes the song as they play, and Uli Jon Roth amuses himself to the best of his ability with his effects board. He lets the guitar roar, scream, wail and sing and then sets off on a solo that must be one of the best solos in rock history. \u003ci\u003eTokyo Tapes\u003c\/i\u003e is a terrific live album that captures the band's energy and joy of playing almost perfectly. It offers those who are not so familiar with the early years of the Scorpions an excellent opportunity to rediscover the great music they wrote before they became worldwide superstar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMG","offers":[{"title":"Yellow LP","offer_id":50523642593611,"sku":"2024374","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Tokyo_Tapes_50th_Anniversary_Deluxe_Edition_Live_0d921a0f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728022136"},{"product_id":"lovedrive","title":"Lovedrive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLovedrive\u003c\/i\u003e marked the beginning of a new era in the history of the Scorpions. Guitarist Uli Jon Roth had left the band for good in 1978 after the band’s first Japan tour. The new man, Matthias Jabs, also came from Hanover and alongside him, Michael Schenker also joined the band in the studio. He contributed the solo parts on the songs \"Lovedrive\", \"Another Piece of Meat\" and \"Coast To Coast\". The result was a studio album with three exceptional guitarists and the music was correspondingly breathtaking. \u003ci\u003eLovedrive\u003c\/i\u003e is the first classic Scorpions work of the post-Uli Jon Roth era, and it already showed all the characteristics that were to distinguish their music for decades to come: an almost perfect mix of beautiful ballads, fantastic songwriting, hard and aggressive power riffs and powerful grooves. \u003ci\u003eLovedrive\u003c\/i\u003e features songs like \"Holiday\", which are still crowd favourites and part of every concert to this day. 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They anticipate developments that years later would lead to the formation of their own subgenre of heavy metal. A good example of this is the title track. Its dragging, hypnotic and at the same time subliminally aggressive and powerful groove has all the ingredients of what would later become known as doom and groove metal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimal Magnetism\u003c\/i\u003e captivates with its electrifying intensity, barely restrained aggression and brilliant guitar riffs as well as the creative desire with which the musicians explore and experiment with different musical styles. \u003ci\u003eAnimal Magnetism\u003c\/i\u003e is the first album that Matthias Jabs played a major role in shaping. His inspiring and technically excellent guitar work gives the songs their own spice. He also contributed his first original song, \"Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep)\", written together with Herman Rarebell. The album became another milestone for the Scorpions over the years. 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The recording of this monumental, sold-out show is available as a live album – for the 45,000 fans who experienced this historical moment in person and for fans all over the world who want to celebrate with the band and relive their own memories from the last six decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spinefarm","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":52636285436235,"sku":"R5045-4793","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2CD","offer_id":52636285403467,"sku":"R5045-4696","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2LP - Green","offer_id":52636433449291,"sku":"R5045-8487","price":62.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Scorpions_Cover.jpg?v=1751556313"},{"product_id":"lonesome-crow-2026-mix","title":"Lonesome Crow (2026 Mix)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo celebrate the band's 60th anniversary, the legendary Scorpions debut album \u003cem\u003eLonesome Crow\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginally released on the Brain label and which still enjoys cult status internationally, is re-released in a completely new 2026 mix based on the original master tapes from the archive of producer demigod Conny Plank and remixed by 2025 Grammy-winner Hans-Martin Buff.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spinefarm","offers":[{"title":"LP - Clear","offer_id":56486952370507,"sku":"R3986-1683","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":56486952403275,"sku":"R3986-5341","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Scorpions_Cover_5fc89038-c92c-48ab-a384-e11e9a91a28d.jpg?v=1770712772"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_beabbbbd_thumbnail_4096_12b4b114-6a70-4c31-b6d7-a47a590bdbaa.jpg?v=1727810974","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/scorpions.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}