Mikkey discusses his drumming style and the qualities that define his rhythmic style and how those qualities apply to his artwork built from rhythm.

Klaus and Matthias recently spoke to Poland’s Life Festival Oświęcim earlier this year about the addition of former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee to the group’s ranks. Watch and listen to the Q&A Now!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our very own Rudolf Schenker! Enjoy your day Rudy!

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• September 14^th – Reading, PA (Santander Arena)
• September 16^th – New York, NY (The Garden)
• September 19^th – Laval, QC (Place Bell)
• September 22^nd – Toronto, ONT (Budweiser Stage Amphitheater)
• September 23^rd – Chicago, IL (Allstate Arena)
• September 25^th – Denver, CO (1STBANK Center)
• September 26^th – Salt Lake City, Utah (Usana Amphitheater)
• September 29^th – Spokane, WA (Spokane Arena)
• September 30^th – Seattle, WA (Tacoma Dome)
• October 3^rd – Reno, NV (Grand Sierra Resort and Casino)
• October 4^th – Oakland, CA (Oracle Arena)
• October 7^th – Los Angeles (The Forum)
• October 8^th – Phoenix, AZ (Talking Stick Resort Arena)
• October 11^th – San Antonio, TX (Freeman Coliseum)
• October 12^th – Dallas, TX (The Pavilion at the Irving Music Factory)
• October 14^th – Ft. Lauderdale, FL (BB&T Center)
• October 15^th – Tampa, FL (Amalie Arena)

New audio interview w/ Rudolf talking about upcoming North American tour with Megadeth, the addition of drummer Mikkey Dee, the 40^th anniversary of the Taken By Force album, upcoming deluxe editions of In Trance and other back catalogue titles and more.

Schenker spoke about the band’s 2012 farewell tour, which wound up being a false alarm after starting off with the genuine intention of hanging it up for good.

Listen now to Matthias discussing the Crazy World North American tour, as well as his views on touring in general and the 1988 Monsters of Rock tour.

Topics include the upcoming Scorpions tour with Megadeth, King Diamond, Motorhead, Don Dokken, Ozzy Osbourne and much more.

A powerful tour that unites two different schools of metal with mutual respect for one another. In this article, Loudwire had the opportunity to speak with Scorps’ axeman Rudolf Schenker before the jaunt gets under way.

Win tickets to see SCORPIONS and MEGADETH on the 2017 Crazy World Tour!