It’s always joy to see Michael Schenker live, and because of the pandemic it was simply too long since the Mad Axeman graced these shores with his presence. The crowd response was instant as well. This was a sold-out show, and the fans were hungry for some classic riffs they knew and loved. The show was billed as Michael Schneker’s 50th Anniversary as a recording and performing artist.
From the first sounds of Into The Arena, the tone was set for the whole show. Joining Schenker on vocals was Ronnie Romero, who sang on the last studio record, Universe. Cry For the Nations brought us back to 1980, and Doctor Doctor went even further. Two great songs instantly generating enthusiastic response. The band was playing great, and Schenker just displayed his usual magic.
The current version of the Michael Schenker Group was a very tight unit. The band was prepared and ready for any challenge. They played great and allowed Schenker to improvise at ease whenever he felt like it. Several new songs from Universe were played, and they were catchy songs with great rhythms, but it was the classics that ruled this evening completely.
The set list was very UFO heavy, but it was Schenker who wrote these songs back in the 70s. He’s got every right to play them in any configuration he wishes, and now it appears that he will be the only performer playing them. No one complained, and the classic UFO tracks went down like a storm. Michael Schenker kept the heat on the audience and continued to serve one gem after another. His lead work was spotless, and his tone still as unique as ever.
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