As a fan of the Mad AXEMAN for years now and as guitar player myself, the chance to catch The Blonde Bomber in action at the intimate venue of the CAMDEN UNDERWORLD in London; was a chance I couldn’t give up. The 500 capacity venue was completely sold out and many a disappointed fans were outside chatting with the touts trying to score a ticket to see the German axe-man’s brilliance.
My position in relation to the stage was perfect. Only a couple of other fans were in the way of the stage. Two support bands were on prior to MSG, ‘The Morning After’ and ‘Kings of Modesty’, both delivered good sets to warm up the crowd. Check ‘em out.
MSG hit the stage slightly later than the scheduled 9 pm, due to some slight technical difficulties, but during their performance there were no real issues to be heard or seen.
Their set much like before, was unchanged but strong. When MSG came on fans screamed out for ‘SCHENKER!’ and the axe-man delivered. The band was tight and on form playing for approximately 1hr 30mins. Performing two encores and ending with the loud and crowd chanted DOCTOR DOCTOR. Highlights of the gig came in the form of ‘LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE’, ‘READY TO ROCK’, ‘INTO THE ARENA’, ‘ON AND ON’ and the two UFO Classics; ‘ROCK BOTTOM’ and ‘DOCTOR DOCTOR’.
Having been fortunate to have seen Michael Schenker play a few songs with the SCORPIONS in London last year, I knew that Mr. Schenker was in good form and the past few years have been some of his best. His playing is in top form, his attitude on stage is great and he’s basically kicking some serious arse. As a musician and fan of UFO, MSG, SCORPIONS and the Schenker brothers; finally watching MSG has been one of the most memorable moments of my life. Here’s to many more years of success to MSG.
Given the chance don’t miss it!
SET LIST:
RIDE ON MY WAY
CRY FOR THE NATIONS
LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE
ARMED & READY
READY TO ROCK
I WANT YOU
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
INTO THE ARENA
LOST HORIZONS
ROCK MY NIGHTS AWAY
ON&ON
ATTACK OF THE MAD AXE MAN
LADY GIPSY
ROCK BOTTOM
DOCTOR DOCTOR
The Wild Card
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