Metal Injection — James Kottak is out on medical leave. The post MOTÖRHEAD Drummer To Fill In With SCORPIONS On Upcoming U.S. Dates appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Iconic rockers SCORPIONS will hit the road in May for twelve North American headlining dates with Mikkey Dee, formerly of MOTÖRHEAD, sitting in on drums. Dee will be filling in for James Kottak, who is currently on break while he seeks medical at... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Frontiers Music Srl will release PHANTOM 5's self-titled debut album on May 13. PHANTOM 5 is the new band featuring former BONFIRE singer Claus Lessmann and producer and guitar player Michael Voss (CASANOVA, BONFIRE, MAD MAX, MICHAEL SCHENKER). They... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — After all the rumors, speculation and sightings, it was confirmed last weekend that Axl Rose will be the singer in AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told l... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Greg Cristman The Scorpions are currently celebrating their 50th anniversary on tour with Queensryche and just hit NYC on Saturday (9/12) at Barclays Center. They kicked things off with "Going Out with a Bang" off their brand new... more info

Metalsucks — German legends' music appears in new commercial for Fiber One. The post Scorpions Know the Importance of Regular Bowel Movements appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metalsucks — This week's top stories include Slipknot, the Scorpions, Akercocke, and more. The post In Which We Played Heavy Metal Drinking Games appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metalsucks — I don't have a crystal ball -- just common sense. The post Called it! Scorpions Not Breaking Up After All appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Stereogum — Judas Priest is heavy metal personified. The most important innovator in the genre’s progression after Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Judas Priest’s influence looms immensely on not only heavy metal’s music, but its visual presentation as well.... more info

Metalsucks — The band's 1975 album is inducted into the Decibel Hall of Fame. The post Fear, Emptiness, Decibel: The Scorpions Knew How to Make an In Trance appeared first on MetalSucks. more info