Scorpions shared with fans the first snippet of their upcoming album, their first of new material since Return to Forever . With no release date yet announced, the album promises a return to the heavier sound of the German band's early career.
Rudolf Schenker , Klaus Meine, and Matthias Jabs appear in the band's studio in Hanover, Germany. "This morning, we decided to give you a little snippet," the singer comments. At less than 50 seconds, the excerpt showcases a powerful, arena-ready chorus, followed by a guitar solo. Although Meine speaks throughout the song, it's possible to imagine what the band will bring to the album.
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Originally planned to be recorded in the first half of 2020, the project suffered delays and changes in the team due to quarantine restrictions. The band had recruited producer Greg Fidelman , who has worked with Slipknot and Metallica , but he dropped out due to the difficulty of communicating solely online.
“We decided to continue with Hans-Martin Buff , a fantastic [sound] engineer, we have a great team with us in the studio,” the vocalist told Scorpions Brazil . “We hope it will be one of the best albums we’ve ever made, we really tried to reactivate the Scorpions’ DNA. At this moment, and with Mikkey Dee in the band , the guy who played with Mortörhead for 20 years, you can imagine how much of a powerhouse he is.”
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