Due to the critical acclaim MICHAEL SCHENKER received on his 2012 UK tour, the legendary guitarist will return with his classic rock band, TEMPLE OF ROCK, on a 12-date UK tour in April 2013.

The tour starts at the Arc in Stockton on Tees, England on Tuesday, April 9th. Tickets go on sale today - Monday, July 30th from www.thegigcartel.com and 0844 478 0898.

Boasting ex-SCORPIONS stars Herman Rarebell (drums) and Francis Buchholz (bass), MSG stalwart Wayne Findlay (keyboards) and Scottish vocalist Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), the Temple Of Rock concerts will feature plenty of hits spanning Schenker's career with the Scorpions, UFO and MSG.

Songs to be performed by the Temple Of Rock include UFO's 'Rock Bottom' and 'Doctor Doctor', MSG's 'Armed and Ready' and 'Into The Arena', and Scorpions classics including 'Rock You Like A Hurricane'. Schenker will also perform new songs from his latest album, Temple Of Rock, including 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead'.

Tour dates:

April
9 - Stockton on Tees, England - Arc
10 - Aberdeen, Scotland - Lemon Tree
11- Edinburgh, Scotland - HMV Picturehouse
12 - Newcastle, England - O2 Academy
13 - Holmfirth, England - Picturedrome
14 - Warrington, England - Parr Hall
16 - Falmouth, England - Princess Pavilion
17 - Bristol, England - O2 Academy
18 - Salisbury, England - City Hall
19 - Oxford, England - O2 Academy
20 - Nottingham, England - Rock City
21 - Norwich, England - Waterfront

(Photo: Lee Millward)