🎸 Michael Schenker Group (MSG)

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Band Bio | Band Members | Album List | Steelhouse Festival Appearances | Overall Review


Steelhouse Appearance: 2023
Genre: Classic Hard Rock / Heavy Metal / Neo-Classical
From: Germany / UK

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Band Bio​

A living legend, Michael Schenker has been melting faces since the ‘70s with Scorpions, UFO, and his own eponymous group: Michael Schenker Group (MSG). Known for his melodic phrasing, signature Flying V, and a career spanning five decades, MSG blends hard rock grandeur with virtuosic guitar mastery.


MSG's music ranges from riff-heavy rockers to emotional instrumental epics – and in 2023, they brought that legacy to the Steelhouse Mountain for a set that was nothing short of electrifying.

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Band Members (2023 lineup)​

• Michael Schenker – Lead Guitar
• Robin McAuley – Vocals (McAuley Schenker Group-era legend)
• Steve Mann – Rhythm Guitar / Keyboards
• Bodo Schopf – Drums
• Barend Courbois – Bass

Note: MSG’s lineup has changed over the years, including icons like Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, and Doogie White.

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Key Album Releases​

Michael Schenker Group (1980)​

The debut album. Guitar clinic meets hard rock energy.
Armed and Ready, Cry for the Nations

Assault Attack (1982)​

A fan-favourite featuring Graham Bonnet on vocals.

MSG (McAuley Schenker Group) (1987–1992)​

Slicker, more melodic rock era with radio-ready hits.
Anytime, This Is My Heart

Immortal (2021)​

Celebrating 50 years of Schenker, featuring guest appearances and absolute shreddery.

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Steelhouse Festival Appearance​

2023 – Guitar Royalty Ascends the Mountain​

MSG’s long-awaited Steelhouse debut brought the fretboard fireworks. Michael’s guitar work was a masterclass – fluid, fierce, and utterly timeless. With Robin McAuley belting out the classics, the crowd was treated to a nostalgic journey with a modern punch.

“Schenker didn’t just play – he soared. Every solo was a sermon. A true moment of rock reverence on the mountain.”

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Overall Review​

“A dream for guitar fans and a must-see for classic rock disciples. MSG delivered a polished, powerful set full of history, harmony, and hair-raising solos. A monumental moment for Steelhouse.”

Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: Turn a single note into a crowd singalong
Fans Of: UFO, Scorpions, Deep Purple, Rainbow