Legendary Rock Band to Release 60th Anniversary Hometown Show as Live Album
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Legendary rock band Scorpions will mark their 60th anniversary by performing at a stadium in their hometown of Hanover, Germany. While not every diehard fan will be able to attend the event, the band has made sure that everyone can enjoy the experience by releasing a live album from the concert.
The show is scheduled to take place at Hanover Stadium Arena/Heinz von Heiden Arena on July 5. The concert sold out its 45,000 tickets in just minutes, proving how in-demand the event is.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rkekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R14ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeThe motto of the event is “Coming Home," while the accompanying live album will be titled Coming Home Live. The show promises to be a special night by featuring performances of Scorpions' biggest hits, as well as many musical surprises.
The concert recording will be released by Spinefarm/Vertigo/Universal on vinyl and CD on November 14, and the record is already available for pre-order on the band's website.
"Back then, we just wanted to be part of the global rock family — that was our dream,” guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who founded the band, said about their legacy. “Since then, we’ve shared the stage with Aerosmith and KISS, with Metallica, AC/DC, and I don’t even remember who else we’re fascinated by — to the Berlin Philharmonic.”
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In addition to the hometown concert, it was also announced that they're releasing of a new two-album set spanning the band's iconic career in honor of the anniversary.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rqekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1aekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeFrom the First Sting will be available for purchase on September 26. The release will include a deluxe two-LP and two-CD bookpack and a two-CD package in Europe and globally, as well as a two-LP vinyl edition and one-CD version that will be available for fans in the United States.
Scorpions — which is known for their hits including “Rock You Like a Hurricane” and “Wind of Change" — are also keeping busy with their return to Las Vegas, where they will perform a five-night residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in August. The shows, billed as Scorpions—Coming Home to Las Vegas 60th Anniversary Las Vegas Residence, come after the band's two previous runs at the venue in 2022 and 2024.
Legendary Rock Band to Release 60th Anniversary Hometown Show as Live Album first appeared on Parade on Jul 3, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
This release of the 60th-anniversary hometown show as a live album by this legendary rock band is not only an ode to their roots but also offers fans and music lovers worldwide access into history in its purest, most dynamic form.
