Release - Scorpions Announce Rock Believer World Tour 2022
May 9, 2022
Contact: Kelsey Coary (813.301.6651, kcoary@viniksportsgroup.com)
ROCK LEGENDS SCORPIONS ANNOUNCE ‘ROCK BELIEVER WORLD TOUR 2022’
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Tickets go on sale Friday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m.
TAMPA, FL – Scorpions, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time will return to North America on the Rock Believer World Tour with special guests Whitesnake on their Farewell tour. Fresh off their sold-out Sin City Nights Las Vegas residency, Scorpions will kick off a two month-long Live Nation produced run of dates including a stop at Tampa’s AMALIE Arena on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:45 p.m. In addition to Whitesnake, Swedish band Thundermother will be joining the tour.
Scorpions Rock Zone fan club members will have exclusive, first access to tickets starting Tuesday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. For more information and to join the fan community visit The-Scorpions.com/RockZone.
“After the amazing start we’ve had with our residency in Las Vegas, it’s about time to come back for a real tour to rock the U.S. like a hurricane again. We can’t wait to see all you Rock Believers out there!”
- Klaus Meine
“Once Again, It’s Time To Feel The Sting Of The Scorpions & The Bite Of The Whitesnake!!! Can’t Wait!!!” - David Coverdale
Earlier this year in February, Scorpions released their 19th studio album Rock Believer via Vertigo Records featuring the songs “Rock Believer,” Peacemaker” and “Shining of your Soul.” Stream and download the album across all digital platforms HERE.
With over 100 million records sold around the world, the band will play fan favorites from their incredible catalogue including "Wind Of Change," "Still Loving You," "Rock You Like A Hurricane," "Send Me An Angel" and many more.
About Scorpions:
Founded in Hannover, West Germany in 1965, Scorpions were part of the first wave of metal in the ‘70s with their debut album, Lonesome Crow, released in 1972. The band rose to arena status with seminal releases Lovedrive, Virgin Killer and Animal Magnetism. In the '80s, Scorpions amassed a string of Billboard chart toppers from Love at First Sting and Blackout, including multiple Top 10 singles "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "No One Like You," as well a string of successful singles such as "Send Me an Angel," "Still Loving You" and "Wind of Change."
The band was also ranked #46 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock and their hit "Rock You Like a Hurricane" also landed as #18 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.
Celebrated across the globe, the iconic rock act has sold more than 110 million albums worldwide and has received multiple honors including World Music Award winners, a postage stamp in Brazil, a Star on Hollywood Rock Walk and Echo honors. Most recently, they were honored with the Lower Saxon State Award.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Scorpions
Robert Dippold (Primary Wave Music)
Amy Sciarretto
Whitesnake
Jessica Giordano
Live Nation Concerts
Monique Sowinski
moniquesowinksi@livenation.com
TICKETS: Tickets for this event go on sale Friday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $45.75, $65.75, $85.75 and $125.75. Prices do not include facility fee or service charges. Advanced parking passes are available at ParkWhiz.com. Visit amaliearena.com or call 813.301.2500 for more information.
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