Michael Schenker Confirms TEMPLE OF ROCK Tour; Launch Set for May 2012

Legendary rock guitarist, Michael Schenker, has announced four UK "Temple of Rock" concerts in May 2012. This marks the first time Schenker's touring band will feature two ex-Scorpions members – Herman Rarebill (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass). Vocalist Doogie White (ex-Rainbow and Yngwie Malmsteen) and MSG keyboardist, Wayne Findlay complete the line-up.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday 13th May via the 24 hour box office: 0844 478 0898, www.thegigcartel.com. Hardcore Michael Schenker fans can purchase special Pre-Sale tickets from Planet Rock radio at 9am GMT on Wednesday 11th January.

The UK concerts will feature a plethora of hits spanning Michael Schenker's colourful career. Songs to be performed by the "Temple of Rock" line-up include UFO's "Rock Bottom" and "Doctor Doctor", MSG's "Armed and Ready" and "Into The Arena", Scorpions classics "Another Piece of Meat" and "Rock You like a Hurricane", plus new songs from the recently released "Temple of Rock" album "Miss Claustrophobia" and "Before the Devil Knows You´re Dead".

UK Tour Dates:
May 9 - Wolverhampton The Wulfren
May 10 - Manchester HMV Ritz
May 11 - Glasgow O2 ABC
May 12 - London O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire