Scorpions in the USA?

[hmirchev]

Im wondering if they are going to come around and visit the US one more time during the final sting tour...or is the show in Munich the last one ever? Im kind of confused..

[Thomas]

I see Steve Martin is now their USA management
I guess he was bored with all the " Father Of The Bride " movies

Its good that this manager is a wild and crazy guy

[Scorplady]

I get the feeling it's still up in the air as to their final show. I find it hard to believe that the show in Munich is the final one, I hope they add a few more dates.

As for North America - maybe I'm just hoping but I suspect we'll see them in a few select cities in June or July, returning to the places they are loved the most. Look at France, they are returning how many times? I think that's pretty awesome.

[Rebekah Ullrich]

I agree. I am also wondering when they will be coming back to the US. I think they might be coming to the US next year because the tour is suppose to go on until next year. Hopefully they come here soon. I would love to see them again one more time before they call quits.

[coby123]

If you look at the tour schedule most of June and July are open . I think they will do a full US tour at that time. It might run through August and September because they only have one date for Wacken at this time. If they only do a few shows i will be pissed ! I know its going to be hard for them because Van Halen ,Metallica and some other bands are going to be touring too. That's alot of competition in a bad economy. 2012 is like the worst year to tour. The economy is absolute *** here. I think they should scale it down and play smaller shows maybe doubles if they sell well. Screw the casual fans. Do this one for us hardcore fans. Honestly id rather see them in 5000-7000 seat venues then in half empty places or just a few sold out shows. I will be able to laugh at all the wanabe fans when the stellar reviews come in...i can say " you missed out bro " LOL !

Again, if they dont do a full US tour ( including my neck of the woods ) i will be PISSED !

[Scorplady]

I'm going to agree with that, I would prefer a sold out smaller venue that leads to more than one date at the same place than a semi-full auditorium that always has less of that intimate feel. I sure hope they do a VIP thing here. I just hope that they announce the dates soon so it can be planned ahead. I need evil plans.

Though, with this being their last tour I suspect that for North America at least they will want to hit the areas they are most popular (luckily I live in one of them!) and make them larger shows.

[bloodtoohot]

i hope they will play in Quebec and Montreal!
James said they will tour here in June and maybe in September..

were you at these show in 2010 Scorplady?
There was VIP and it was ***... when it's written MEET AND GREET+Picture and there was just a picture with the band, i don't call it a meet and greet and i pay 275$ US..

[Scottss8]

The Scorpions will play some shows here in North America in 2012. Don't expect a full tour. I would expect about 15 to 20 shows and these shows will take place in big arenas and amphitheaters. Expect this tour to be played in major cities across North America. Cities that i expect to be played will be:

Los Angeles,Arizona,Las Vegas,Chicago,Detroit, San Antonio, New York, Boston, Tampa Bay,Montreal and Toronto. Those cities will be played. The Scorpions have always done great business in those cities. Also expect Michael Schenker Group to be part of this tour. That would include a family reunion during these shows. Herman is playing with Michael these days and Francis is playing bass on the European part of his tour. The Scorps music with Uli Jon Roth was never popular here in the USA so him being part of this tour would not make sense.

i'm just hoping that since Francis is playing with Michael in May/June in eurpoe with Herman on drums that the guys can patch up any problems that have existed in the past 20 years and move forward. I think all Scorpions fans would like one last studio CD with Dieter Dierks as the producer and all past members Michael,Uli,Herman and Francis to be part of this historic studio CD. Bring back the classic Scorpions sound. Maiden has 3 giutar players and alot of bands have 2 drummers so why not have a full production for a live show. The only problem i see happening is with Klaus.Klaus having the problem with his voice and his heath these days.

[Scorplady]

i hope they will play in Quebec and Montreal!
James said they will tour here in June and maybe in September..

were you at these show in 2010 Scorplady?
There was VIP and it was ***... when it's written MEET AND GREET+Picture and there was just a picture with the band, i don't call it a meet and greet and i pay 275$ US..

Yeah I was at both of them in Quebec and Montreal. I wasn't expecting to actually spend time with the band, so my expectations were low. I admit it, while meeting the band briefly is always nice even if it's for 30 seconds, the VIP part for me is being able to be in front of the stage without having to wait outside for 14 hours then wondering if someone will out run my short legs. (Yeah, it's happened before. )

Either way, I really hope they come back here. I would prefer in September though!

[Scorplady]

The Scorpions will play some shows here in North America in 2012. Don't expect a full tour. I would expect about 15 to 20 shows and these shows will take place in big arenas and amphitheaters. Expect this tour to be played in major cities across North America. Cities that i expect to be played will be:

Los Angeles,Arizona,Las Vegas,Chicago,Detroit, San Antonio, New York, Boston, Tampa Bay,Montreal and Toronto. Those cities will be played. The Scorpions have always done great business in those cities. Also expect Michael Schenker Group to be part of this tour. That would include a family reunion during these shows. Herman is playing with Michael these days and Francis is playing bass on the European part of his tour. The Scorps music with Uli Jon Roth was never popular here in the USA so him being part of this tour would not make sense.

i'm just hoping that since Francis is playing with Michael in May/June in eurpoe with Herman on drums that the guys can patch up any problems that have existed in the past 20 years and move forward. I think all Scorpions fans would like one last studio CD with Dieter Dierks as the producer and all past members Michael,Uli,Herman and Francis to be part of this historic studio CD. Bring back the classic Scorpions sound. Maiden has 3 giutar players and alot of bands have 2 drummers so why not have a full production for a live show. The only problem i see happening is with Klaus.Klaus having the problem with his voice and his heath these days.

Yeah those are the cities I am expecting as well, isn't that pretty much where they went in 2010?

Iron Maiden is very successful incorporating the extra guitarist, but for some reason I don't see it with the Scorpions. I wouldn't complain if they added more of their former members, but for some reason I don't see it unless it was for a special performance. Besides the logistics of getting all these folks with all their different schedules to be able to do that would be a nightmare.

I think I would rather that they did a few special surprises, or maybe during their last concert in North America.

Wow, that makes me sad.

[coby123]

I have a feeling they will play more cities than that scotts8. Maybe your privy to info i dont have but i dont think they would screw hardcore fans like that. I , and many others, would rather pay to see them in a small venue twice than buy a plane ticket to see them once in a half filled arena.

I love the Scorps but i do think ( like a lot of rockstars ) ego plays into it. They need to realize they ARE the last great 80's era band. If the US promotion and media doesn't get that ? F##k em'. This tour is about THE HARDCORE FANS ! And when the rave concert reviews come pouring in from the shows ( like the last tour), and people start *** that the shows sold out to quick or werent big enough ??? Cry me a river. Too many of my fellow Americans are sold on HYPE not quality. Im not. I go for quality first . Thats why i stick with the Scorpions. So this tour needs to be about us dedicated fans. They could top it all off with one HUGE show at maddison square garden.

So yeah, sizing down would kick ass !

And PLEASE DO NOT CO-HEADLINE WITH VAN HALEN !

[Scorplady]

Haha I was just thinking EXACTLY the same thing. Van Halen tickets just went on sale, they have a VIP ticket thing that costs $895 US dollars. I am just floored by that, I can't believe it, for real? That makes me sick.

I would be really sad if the Scorpions were part of that tour, it wouldn't be right.

[crazykid2211goldmedal]

I still marked their word that they said in a not so long ago interview that they will tour here in New York city @ Madison Square Garden as their closed off, unless their lousy Management might changed that.

[Scottss8]

Haha I was just thinking EXACTLY the same thing. Van Halen tickets just went on sale, they have a VIP ticket thing that costs $895 US dollars. I am just floored by that, I can't believe it, for real? That makes me sick.

I would be really sad if the Scorpions were part of that tour, it wouldn't be right.

Scorps are not part of the VH tour..Kool and the Gang is opening these shows..which still makes no sense to me..

I have a feeling they will play more cities than that scotts8. Maybe your privy to info i dont have but i dont think they would screw hardcore fans like that. I , and many others, would rather pay to see them in a small venue twice than buy a plane ticket to see them once in a half filled arena.

I love the Scorps but i do think ( like a lot of rockstars ) ego plays into it. They need to realize they ARE the last great 80's era band. If the US promotion and media doesn't get that ? F##k em'. This tour is about THE HARDCORE FANS ! And when the rave concert reviews come pouring in from the shows ( like the last tour), and people start *** that the shows sold out to quick or werent big enough ??? Cry me a river. Too many of my fellow Americans are sold on HYPE not quality. Im not. I go for quality first . Thats why i stick with the Scorpions. So this tour needs to be about us dedicated fans. They could top it all off with one HUGE show at maddison square garden.

So yeah, sizing down would kick ass !
First off this tour has not been about the fans it's been about how there Manager Peter Amend can make money off this retirement tour. They keep playing the same pla
And PLEASE DO NOT CO-HEADLINE WITH VAN HALEN !

They have only done one full tour of america since 2002/2003 and that was in 2010. So what gives you the feeling that the band is going to do a full tour of North america in 2012?? playing small arenas means less money in their pockets. Everyone knows playing the big arenas means bigger paychecks. So expect a mini tour of major cities across North America. Don't get wrong i hope i'm not right but if you look at what the band has done over the past 9 years to our country then don't expect a major tour here.

[coby123]

Im pretty sure how it goes is, the band agrees with a promoter on shows. The band gets paid either way if the show falls flat or does well. The promoter is the one that takes the risks. I cant see a promoter taking the risk of trying to sell the Scorpions in arenas in 2012.

They have two ways to cut - Take a huge risk and promote the HELL out of the tour with a major ( and expensive ) Tv, radio, and internet radio blitz and only do a few big shows , or, take the safe route and book smaller 5-8k shows and have a guaranteed sell out success. If the band takes the risk and only does a few big shows, there will be A LOT of pissed of scorpions fans. And this BS about 2013 ? If they push shows back that far for America they will lose credibility and wont be able to sell out a taco stand. They said the tour was going from 2010 to 2012 . What would they call a tour in 2013 ? Get your sting and blackout retirement tour final leg of the final sting tour ?

Hit the US massive in smaller venues this summer kicking ass and taking names ! Its all about the quality not the quantity. If some casual fans miss out because they thought Van Halen or Metallica would be better ? Tough Sh#t. If you have been on this planet for more than 15-20 years you know from reviews that the scorpions are legendary CONSISTANT performers. If you miss that ? Too bad. Us hardcore fans will get tickets and see the show.

As screwed as i think America is sometimes , IT WAS US that put the Scorpions on the map. I think they owe it to the hardcore Scorpions fans to hit as many places on this last tour . NOT 5 half sold arenas.

[Scottss8]

Im pretty sure how it goes is, the band agrees with a promoter on shows. The band gets paid either way if the show falls flat or does well. The promoter is the one that takes the risks. I cant see a promoter taking the risk of trying to sell the Scorpions in arenas in 2012.

They have two ways to cut - Take a huge risk and promote the HELL out of the tour with a major ( and expensive ) Tv, radio, and internet radio blitz and only do a few big shows , or, take the safe route and book smaller 5-8k shows and have a guaranteed sell out success. If the band takes the risk and only does a few big shows, there will be A LOT of pissed of scorpions fans. And this BS about 2013 ? If they push shows back that far for America they will lose credibility and wont be able to sell out a taco stand. They said the tour was going from 2010 to 2012 . What would they call a tour in 2013 ? Get your sting and blackout retirement tour final leg of the final sting tour ?

Hit the US massive in smaller venues this summer kicking ass and taking names ! Its all about the quality not the quantity. If some casual fans miss out because they thought Van Halen or Metallica would be better ? Tough Sh#t. If you have been on this planet for more than 15-20 years you know from reviews that the scorpions are legendary CONSISTANT performers. If you miss that ? Too bad. Us hardcore fans will get tickets and see the show.

As screwed as i think America is sometimes , IT WAS US that put the Scorpions on the map. I think they owe it to the hardcore Scorpions fans to hit as many places on this last tour . NOT 5 half sold arenas.

i agree the band owes North america another run but i seriously don't expect a full tour. And i'm sorry but a promoter will not pay a band the same money to playing infront of 3,000 people compared to playing infront of 10,000 people. So a smaller size tour would not bring in much money for the band in 2012. And Amend will not do that while he is sticking every promoter around the world. Plus look at the tour dates on the schedule right now and there is no room for a full tour of the USA.

[coby123]

They are available between June 6th and October 13th . With one show at Wacken in August where they wont be using their own stage. Thats almost 3 and a half months free. They could pull off 50 dates in 90+ days easy.

[Scottss8]

They are available between June 6th and October 13th . With one show at Wacken in August where they wont be using their own stage. Thats almost 3 and a half months free. They could pull off 50 dates in 90+ days easy.

well an insider that i know has told me and James confirmed in an interview last week. The band will be playing Greece in July and South America in August. So the band only has June and September open this year. So there goes the 50 date tour here in North America. Plus they have not done a 50 plus date tour of North America since 1991. So i can't imagine the band with Klaus being 63 playing 50 dates here in america. Klaus could not survive such a tour these days.

So just be thankful if they play 20 shows and they hit your city..

[coby123]

Ill believe it when its posted here at the site.

Its their game to win or lose. Sh#t on the hardcore fans and they will never forgive you. My choice will be to see the Scorpions twice or Van Halen once. If they are not near me, im not flying to see them. VH will be playing in Tacoma , i MIGHT drive to that. Again, its the Scorpions game to pull it off. 2012 is their last year they can go out with a bang in America. If its true that they are going to drag it out to 2013, i think they have other motives.

[Scorplady]

I don't know why people are complaining - for real? So what if they push the tour longer? Klaus has had some health issues and they have had to postpone dates right? The very fact that they are playing as much as they are right now is what is important.

I am from Canada, but that attitude of "If they can't drag their asses to me, I'm going to go see another group" is problematic. They play for their fans and because they love what they do, but they can't play at everyone's doorstep. That's your decision to make if you can't (or won't) fly to see them wherever they might end up playing, but they aren't pooping on your head, they are playing somewhere in front of many adoring fans who are able to make it.

Now if the Scorpions do a VIP thing like Van Halen, that will annoy me. But otherwise, I'll go to whichever show I am able to and be sad for the ones I will miss. It's nice to want them to come to your hometown, but think of how many places that becomes when you are the Scorpions. How about the places they have never been to?

In the end, the promoters will decide by the amount of ticket sales they can sell. I don't see them doing a full city tour in North America, that takes a long time and even if their tour ends up running into 2013 (though I doubt it), there are only so many dates they can play in the time that is left.

In my eyes, the Scorpions have only treated their fans as best as they can, certainly better than most other groups I have followed. So give them a break before condemning them because they might not make it to your area. As a hardcore fan, we might want them 10 minutes down the road, but as the song says, "You can't always get what you want."