Scorpions

Scorpions

hard rock, heavy metal

Germany

"Layered guitar riffs propel driving rhythms forward, building tension before releasing into soaring choruses that resonate with both power and vulnerability."

Quick Start

A good place to start with Scorpions is…

Virgin Killer

Virgin Killer

1976

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.
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 bandโ€™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 lifeโ€™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.

Full discography

Scorpions's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

92 releases 63 albums 1 EP 1972–2025
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Albums ()

Coming Home Live album by Scorpions

Coming Home Live

2025

From the First Sting album by Scorpions

From the First Sting

2025

Rock Believer album by Scorpions

Rock Believer

2022

Born to Touch Your Feelings - Best of Rock Ballads album by Scorpions

Born to Touch Your Feelings - Best of Rock Ballads

2017

Return to Forever album by Scorpions

Return to Forever

2015

MTV Unplugged: In Athens album by Scorpions

MTV Unplugged: In Athens

2013

Comeblack album by Scorpions

Comeblack

2011

Live 2011 โ€“ Get Your Sting & Blackout album by Scorpions

Live 2011 โ€“ Get Your Sting & Blackout

2011

Sting in the Tail album by Scorpions

Sting in the Tail

2010

ICON album by Scorpions

ICON

2010

Taken B-Side album by Scorpions

Taken B-Side

2009

Humanity: Hour I album by Scorpions

Humanity: Hour I

2007

In Trance/Virgin Killer: The Back to Black Collection album by Scorpions

In Trance/Virgin Killer: The Back to Black Collection

2007

No. 1's album by Scorpions

No. 1's

2006

The Platinum Collection album by Scorpions

The Platinum Collection

2005

Unbreakable album by Scorpions

Unbreakable

2004

Box of Scorpions album by Scorpions

Box of Scorpions

2004

The Essential Scorpions album by Scorpions

The Essential Scorpions

2003

Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions album by Scorpions

Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions

2002

Classic Bites album by Scorpions

Classic Bites

2002

Gold album by Scorpions

Gold

2002

Acoustica album by Scorpions

Acoustica

2001

Moment of Glory album by Scorpions

Moment of Glory

2000

The Best of Scorpions album by Scorpions

The Best of Scorpions

2000

Pictured Life album by Scorpions

Pictured Life

2000

Eye II Eye album by Scorpions

Eye II Eye

1999

Best album by Scorpions

Best

1999

Hot & Slow โ€” Best Masters of the 70's album by Scorpions

Hot & Slow โ€” Best Masters of the 70's

1998

Big City Nights album by Scorpions

Big City Nights

1998

Master Series album by Scorpions

Master Series

1998

Still Loving You - The Best of album by Scorpions

Still Loving You - The Best of

1997

Gold - The Ultimate Collection album by Scorpions

Gold - The Ultimate Collection

1996

Pure Instinct album by Scorpions

Pure Instinct

1996

Live Bites album by Scorpions

Live Bites

1995

Born to Touch Your Feelings album by Scorpions

Born to Touch Your Feelings

1995

Deadly Sting album by Scorpions

Deadly Sting

1995

Selection album by Scorpions

Selection

1995

Face the Heat album by Scorpions

Face the Heat

1993

Hot & Hard album by Scorpions

Hot & Hard

1993

Still Loving You - More Gold Ballads album by Scorpions

Still Loving You - More Gold Ballads

1992

Hot & Slow - The Best of the Ballads album by Scorpions

Hot & Slow - The Best of the Ballads

1991

Crazy World Tour Live... Berlin 1991 album by Scorpions

Crazy World Tour Live... Berlin 1991

1991

Crazy World album by Scorpions

Crazy World

1990

Hurricane Rock album by Scorpions

Hurricane Rock

1990

Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads album by Scorpions

Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads

1989

Savage Amusement album by Scorpions

Savage Amusement

1988

World Wide Live album by Scorpions

World Wide Live

1985

Best album by Scorpions

Best

1985

Gold Ballads album by Scorpions

Gold Ballads

1984

Best of Scorpions Vol. 2 album by Scorpions

Best of Scorpions Vol. 2

1984

Love at First Sting album by Scorpions

Love at First Sting

1984

Rock Galaxy album by Scorpions

Rock Galaxy

1983

Takeoff โ€“ Hot & Heavy album by Scorpions

Takeoff โ€“ Hot & Heavy

1982

Blackout album by Scorpions

Blackout

1982

Animal Magnetism album by Scorpions

Animal Magnetism

1980

Best of Scorpions album by Scorpions

Best of Scorpions

1979

Lovedrive album by Scorpions

Lovedrive

1979

Tokyo Tapes album by Scorpions

Tokyo Tapes

1978

Taken by Force album by Scorpions

Taken by Force

1977

Virgin Killer album by Scorpions

Virgin Killer

1976

In Trance album by Scorpions

In Trance

1975

Fly to the Rainbow album by Scorpions

Fly to the Rainbow

1974

Lonesome Crow album by Scorpions

Lonesome Crow

1972

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

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)
Tokyo Tapes
Tokyo Tapes (1978)
All Night Long
All Night Long (1978)
Lovedrive
Lovedrive (1979)
Best of Scorpions
Best of Scorpions (1979)
Animal Magnetism
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout
Blackout (1982)
Takeoff โ€“ Hot & Heavy
Takeoff โ€“ Hot & Heav... (1982)
Rock Galaxy
Rock Galaxy (1983)
Love at First Sting
Love at First Sting (1984)
Best of Scorpions Vol. 2
Best of Scorpions Vo... (1984)
Gold Ballads
Gold Ballads (1984)
World Wide Live
World Wide Live (1985)
Best
Best (1985)
Savage Amusement
Savage Amusement (1988)
Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads
Best of Rockers 'n'... (1989)
Crazy World
Crazy World (1990)
Hurricane Rock
Hurricane Rock (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)
Face the Heat
Face the Heat (1993)
Hot & Hard
Hot & Hard (1993)
Live Bites
Live Bites (1995)
Deadly Sting
Deadly Sting (1995)
Born to Touch Your Feelings
Born to Touch Your F... (1995)
Selection
Selection (1995)
Pure Instinct
Pure Instinct (1996)
Gold - The Ultimate Collection
Gold - The Ultimate... (1996)
Still Loving You - The Best of
Still Loving You - T... (1997)
Big City Nights
Big City Nights (1998)
Hot & Slow โ€” Best Masters of the 70's
Hot & Slow โ€” Best Ma... (1998)
Master Series
Master Series (1998)
Eye II Eye
Eye II Eye (1999)
Best
Best (1999)
The Best of Scorpions
The Best of Scorpion... (2000)
Moment of Glory
Moment of Glory (2000)
Pictured Life
Pictured Life (2000)
Acoustica
Acoustica (2001)
Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions
Bad for Good: The Ve... (2002)
Classic Bites
Classic Bites (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)
Humanity: Hour I
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
In Trance/Virgin Killer: The Back to Black Collection
In Trance/Virgin Kil... (2007)
Taken B-Side
Taken B-Side (2009)
Sting in the Tail
Sting in the Tail (2010)
ICON
ICON (2010)
Comeblack
Comeblack (2011)
Live 2011 โ€“ Get Your Sting & Blackout
Live 2011 โ€“ Get Your... (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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scorpions sound like?

Layered guitar riffs propel driving rhythms forward, building tension before releasing into soaring choruses that resonate with both power and vulnerability. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal. Start with Love at First Sting.

What is the best Scorpions album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Love at First Sting" (1984). It's the most representative of what makes Scorpions worth hearing.

Who is Scorpions for?

If you're into hard rock and heavy metal, Scorpions is worth your time. Layered guitar riffs propel driving rhythms forward, building tension before releasing into soaring choruses that resonate with both power and vulnerability.

How many albums does Scorpions have?

Scorpions has 92 releases in their discography, including 63 albums and 1 EP.