Michael Schenker Group - Don't Sell Your Soul (Full Album)

The Michael Schenker Group (MSG) album Don't Sell Your Soul is the latest chapter in the prolific career of legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, architect of hard rock and heavy metal. Released on October 3, 2025, by earMUSIC, the album marks the second part of a trilogy that began with My Years With UFO (2024), celebrating Schenker's legacy from his days in the Scorpions and UFO to the formation of MSG in 1979. Produced by Schenker himself alongside Michael Voss, the album was recorded with his longtime band: Bodo Schopf on drums, Barend Courbois on bass, and Steve Mann on guitars and keyboards. On vocals, Erik Grönwall (ex-Skid Row), one of the most powerful voices in contemporary rock, shines, with special appearances by Robin McAuley, Dimitri "Lia" Liapakis, and producer Michael Voss, adding layers of nostalgia and freshness.

With 11 tracks, Don't Sell Your Soul is an urgent and uncompromising dive into MSG's classic sound, blending the rhythmic gallop of the '70s with '80s arena rock vibes and modern power metal touches. The opening title track, with its five-minute intensity, sets the tone: flaming riffs, layered vocals, and impeccable melodic solos from Schenker, which sound precise and urgent, as if he were playing with his soul exposed – true to the title, which reflects his life motto since he first picked up the guitar at age 11.

Highlights include "Janey the Fox," a viscous and groovy track with a bass and synth intro, surf rock chords, and a 7/8 groove that flows into a catchy chorus, culminating in a textural and melodic solo; "I Can't Stand Waiting," an eighties anthem with an epic chorus that evokes Europe and UFO, driven by a wall of vocals and subtle guitar details, and "Danger Zone," which maintains momentum with Grönwall's solo vocals and riffs that capture the essence of rock gold. Without fluff or filler, the album gets straight to the point: concise tracks, solos balanced between melody and virtuosity, and a production that honors the past without sounding dated.

It's a reminder of why Schenker has influenced generations of guitarists—from Slash, who surprised everyone by joining him onstage at Wacken Open Air 2025 to play "Mother Mary," to countless metal bands. Available on CD, standard vinyl, and a limited edition transparent red vinyl, Don't Sell Your Soul isn't just an album; it's a rock 'n' roll manifesto that urges fans to preserve their authentic essence in a world of excess.

MEMBERS
Michael Schenker – Lead guitar, founder and band leader.
Erik Grönwall – Lead vocals.
Bodo Schopf – Drums.
Barend Courbois – Bass.
Steve Mann – Guitars, keyboards.

Special guests on the album:
Robin McAuley – Vocals on "The Chosen."
Dimitri "Lia" Liapakis – Vocals on "Flesh and Bone."
Michael Voss – Vocals on "Surrender" and co-producer of the album.

TRACKLIST
1. Don't Sell Your Soul | 00:00
2. Danger Zone | 05:03
3. Eye Of The Storm | 08:42
4. Janey The Fox | 12:38
5. I Can't Stand Waiting | 15:51
6. Sign Of The Times | 19:34
7. The Chosen | 23:32
8. It's You | 27:30
9. Sixstring Shotgun | 31:47
10. Flesh And Bone | 36:22
11. Surrender | 39:43

COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Michael Schenker Group. All rights reserved to earMUSIC.

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