Scorpions

Scorpions

hard rock, heavy metal

Germany

About

Sound in a sentence: "Layered guitar riffs propel driving rhythms forward, building tension before releasing into soaring choruses that resonate with both power and vulnerability."
Scorpions matter as a cultural symbol of resilience and empowerment, carving out a space within rock music that resonates with themes of liberation and strength. Their anthemic sound and persistent message of hope have inspired generations, often serving as a soundtrack for personal triumphs and collective movements across the globe.
Scorpions matter as a cultural symbol of resilience and empowerment, carving out a space within rock music that resonates with themes of liberation and strength. Their anthemic sound and persistent message of hope have inspired generations, often serving as a soundtrack for personal triumphs and collective movements across the globe. The band’s ability to connect emotionally with listeners has made their music a staple in both arenas of rebellion and celebration. The Scorpions approach songwriting with a blend of theatricality and raw energy, weaving intricate guitar work into anthemic melodies that captivate audiences. They skillfully balance powerful instrumentation with introspective moments, creating songs that can transform from raucous celebrations into poignant reflections on life’s struggles. This dynamic creates a live experience where the energy of the crowd amplifies the emotional weight of each performance. Their lyrics often explore themes of love, freedom, and the human experience, delivered in a voice that oscillates between sincerity and bravado. The storytelling tends to strike a balance between earnestness and irony, capturing the complexities of desire and aspiration while inviting listeners to engage with their own narratives.

Discography

94 releases • 66 studio • 1972–2025
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Lonesome Crow
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force
Taken by Force (1977)
All Night Long
All Night Long (1978)
Tokyo Tapes
Tokyo Tapes (1978)
Lovedrive
Lovedrive (1979)
Best of Scorpions
Best of Scorpions (1979)
Animal Magnetism
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Takeoff – Hot & Heavy
Takeoff – Hot & Heav... (1982)
Blackout
Blackout (1982)
Rock Galaxy
Rock Galaxy (1983)
Gold Ballads
Gold Ballads (1984)
Love at First Sting
Love at First Sting (1984)
Best of Scorpions Vol. 2
Best of Scorpions Vo... (1984)
Best
Best (1985)
World Wide Live
World Wide Live (1985)
Savage Amusement
Savage Amusement (1988)
Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads
Best of Rockers 'n'... (1989)
Hurricane Rock
Hurricane Rock (1990)
Crazy World
Crazy World (1990)
Hot & Slow - The Best of the Ballads
Hot & Slow - The Bes... (1991)
Crazy World Tour Live... Berlin 1991
Crazy World Tour Liv... (1991)
Still Loving You - More Gold Ballads
Still Loving You - M... (1992)
Hot & Hard
Hot & Hard (1993)
Face the Heat
Face the Heat (1993)
Born to Touch Your Feelings
Born to Touch Your F... (1995)
Selection
Selection (1995)
Live Bites
Live Bites (1995)
Deadly Sting
Deadly Sting (1995)
Gold - The Ultimate Collection
Gold - The Ultimate... (1996)
Pure Instinct
Pure Instinct (1996)
Deadly Sting – The Mercury Years
Deadly Sting – The M... (1997)
Still Loving You - The Best of
Still Loving You - T... (1997)
Hot & Slow — Best Masters of the 70's
Hot & Slow — Best Ma... (1998)
Master Series
Master Series (1998)
Big City Nights
Big City Nights (1998)
Best
Best (1999)
Eye II Eye
Eye II Eye (1999)
Pictured Life
Pictured Life (2000)
The Best of Scorpions
The Best of Scorpion... (2000)
Moment of Glory
Moment of Glory (2000)
Animal Magnetism
Animal Magnetism (2001)
Acoustica
Acoustica (2001)
Classic Bites
Classic Bites (2002)
Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions
Bad for Good: The Ve... (2002)
Gold
Gold (2002)
The Essential Scorpions
The Essential Scorpi... (2003)
Unbreakable
Unbreakable (2004)
Box of Scorpions
Box of Scorpions (2004)
The Platinum Collection
The Platinum Collect... (2005)
No. 1's
No. 1's (2006)
In Trance/Virgin Killer: The Back to Black Collection
In Trance/Virgin Kil... (2007)
Humanity: Hour I
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Taken B-Side
Taken B-Side (2009)
Sting in the Tail
Sting in the Tail (2010)
ICON
ICON (2010)
Live 2011 – Get Your Sting & Blackout
Live 2011 – Get Your... (2011)
Comeblack
Comeblack (2011)
MTV Unplugged: In Athens
MTV Unplugged: In At... (2013)
Return to Forever
Return to Forever (2015)
Born to Touch Your Feelings - Best of Rock Ballads
Born to Touch Your F... (2017)
Rock Believer
Rock Believer (2022)
From the First Sting
From the First Sting (2025)
Coming Home Live
Coming Home Live (2025)

Albums ()

Coming Home Live

Coming Home Live

2025

From the First Sting

From the First Sting

2025

Rock Believer

Rock Believer

2022

Born to Touch Your Feelings - Best of Rock Ballads

Born to Touch Your Feelings - Best of Rock Ballads

2017

Return to Forever

Return to Forever

2015

MTV Unplugged: In Athens

MTV Unplugged: In Athens

2013

Comeblack

Comeblack

2011

Live 2011 – Get Your Sting & Blackout

Live 2011 – Get Your Sting & Blackout

2011

Sting in the Tail

Sting in the Tail

2010

ICON

ICON

2010

Taken B-Side

Taken B-Side

2009

Humanity: Hour I

Humanity: Hour I

2007

In Trance/Virgin Killer: The Back to Black Collection

In Trance/Virgin Killer: The Back to Black Collection

2007

No. 1's

No. 1's

2006

The Platinum Collection

The Platinum Collection

2005

Unbreakable

Unbreakable

2004

Box of Scorpions

Box of Scorpions

2004

The Essential Scorpions

The Essential Scorpions

2003

Classic Bites

Classic Bites

2002

Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions

Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions

2002

Gold

Gold

2002

Acoustica

Acoustica

2001

Animal Magnetism

Animal Magnetism

2001

Moment of Glory

Moment of Glory

2000

The Best of Scorpions

The Best of Scorpions

2000

Pictured Life

Pictured Life

2000

Eye II Eye

Eye II Eye

1999

Best

Best

1999

Hot & Slow — Best Masters of the 70's

Hot & Slow — Best Masters of the 70's

1998

Big City Nights

Big City Nights

1998

Master Series

Master Series

1998

Deadly Sting – The Mercury Years

Deadly Sting – The Mercury Years

1997

Still Loving You - The Best of

Still Loving You - The Best of

1997

Gold - The Ultimate Collection

Gold - The Ultimate Collection

1996

Pure Instinct

Pure Instinct

1996

Live Bites

Live Bites

1995

Born to Touch Your Feelings

Born to Touch Your Feelings

1995

Deadly Sting

Deadly Sting

1995

Selection

Selection

1995

Face the Heat

Face the Heat

1993

Hot & Hard

Hot & Hard

1993

Still Loving You - More Gold Ballads

Still Loving You - More Gold Ballads

1992

Hot & Slow - The Best of the Ballads

Hot & Slow - The Best of the Ballads

1991

Crazy World Tour Live... Berlin 1991

Crazy World Tour Live... Berlin 1991

1991

Crazy World

Crazy World

1990

Hurricane Rock

Hurricane Rock

1990

Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads

Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads

1989

Savage Amusement

Savage Amusement

1988

World Wide Live

World Wide Live

1985

Best

Best

1985

Gold Ballads

Gold Ballads

1984

Best of Scorpions Vol. 2

Best of Scorpions Vol. 2

1984

Love at First Sting

Love at First Sting

1984

Rock Galaxy

Rock Galaxy

1983

Takeoff – Hot & Heavy

Takeoff – Hot & Heavy

1982

Blackout

Blackout

1982

Animal Magnetism

Animal Magnetism

1980

Best of Scorpions

Best of Scorpions

1979

Lovedrive

Lovedrive

1979

Tokyo Tapes

Tokyo Tapes

1978

Taken by Force

Taken by Force

1977

Virgin Killer

Virgin Killer

1976

In Trance

In Trance

1975

Fly to the Rainbow

Fly to the Rainbow

1974

Lonesome Crow

Lonesome Crow

1972

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