Michael Schenker has returned to add another flagstone to the mosaic of his creative work, this time taking a look back to his classic albums of the 80s. Punchy and compelling new tracks - ranging from unadorned, melodious hard rock to the occasional bluesy sound, Temple of Rock is distinguished by an immense enthusiasm for guitar, its rich variety and the participation of international superstars. Guests include Leslie West (Mountain), Michael Amott, Carmine Appice, Chris Slade, William Shatner and more!

UK five CD set from the guitar hero and former UFO and Scorpions member. After leaving UFO in 1978, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker decided to form his own group - settling on a name that left no confusion about the creative force in the group! Chrysalis Years 1980-1984 collects together all six of Schenker's albums recorded for Chrysalis Records including bonus live tracks and more. Features his eponymous 1980 debut featuring vocalist Gary Barden, 1981's MSG featuring Cozy Powell on drums and UFO's Paul Raymond on keyboards and guitar, and the legendary Japanese double live One Night At Budokan, recorded in Tokyo on MSG's 1981 tour. Released the same year, 1982's Assault Attack was the sole recording to feature former Rainbow vocalist Graham Bonnet, before Barden's return for 1983's Built To Destroy. This set is rounded off by MSG's second live album, Rock Will Never Die which effectively became the swan song for this era of the band. EMI.

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1980 album from the guitar great including eight bonus tracks: demo versions of 'Just A Lover', 'Looking Out From Nowhere', ' Get Up And Get Down', 'After Midnight' and 'Breakout' plus 'Cry For The Nations' (Radio Edit) and live versions of 'Armed & Ready' and 'Into The Arena'. After leaving UFO in 1978, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker returned briefly for a second stint in The Scorpions before deciding to form his own group - settling on a name that left no confusion about the creative force in the group! Produced by ex-Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover, this eponymous first album peaked at #8 in September 1980, Features extensive liner notes written by Classic Rock journalist Dave Ling. EMI. 2009.

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the German guitarist's 1982 album including one bonus track: 'Girl From Uptown'. Formerly a member of both Scorpions and UFO, Schenker's finest fretwork can be found on his releases under the name Michael Schenker Group (or MSG). Assault Attack features the vocal talents of former Rainbow vocalist Graham Bonnett. Nine tracks. EMI. 2009.

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1981 album from the guitar great including seven bonus tracks: 'Never Trust A Stranger' (Rough Monitor Mix) plus live versions of 'Natural Thing', 'Feels Like A Good Thing', 'Looking Out From Nowhere', 'Shoot Shoot', 'Doctor Doctor' and 'Lights Out'. For this album, Michael brought in guitarist/keyboard player Paul Raymond from UFO and drummer Cozy Powell who'd recently departed from Rainbow. The more democratic song writing produced an album that reached #14 in September 1981. EMI 2009.

2008 collection from the German guitar great containing the best of his MSG recordings from the early '80s. Michael Schenker's legendary guitar skills were originally put to use in the heavy Rock band The Scorpions, he then joined the band UFO with whom he stayed and worked with for a period of time. It was around 1978 when Michael decided the arguments were no longer for him so he left UFO. Although Ozzy Osborne and Aerosmith both asked him to join their bands he declined and went on to form The Michael Schenker Group. MSG have recorded numerous albums over the past 28 years and they continue to record and tour. 16 tracks. EMI.

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the German guitarist's 1983 album including nine bonus tracks. Formerly a member of both Scorpions and UFO, Schenker's finest fretwork can be found on his releases under the name Michael Schenker Group (or MSG). When Built To Destroy was released in the U.S., the album had undergone remixes and reshuffling, resulting in an album of equal intensity but a different feel. This edition features the original nine track UK version of the album, followed by the nine song U.S. mix. 18 tracks. EMI. 2009.

Japanese digitally remastered re-issue includes two exclusive bonus tracks, 'Paradise' and 'Only You Can Rock Me'. Originally released in 1992. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the German guitarist's 1984 live album including six bonus tracks. Formerly a member of both Scorpions and UFO, Schenker's finest fretwork can be found on his releases under the name Michael Schenker Group (or MSG). Originally released as a nine track live album, this edition features radically improved sound and six additional cuts recorded at the same Hammersmith Odeon shows. 15 tracks. EMI. 2009.