Arachnophobiac

Arachnophobiac
Arachnophobiac
Studio album by Michael Schenker Group
Released	June 16, 2003
Recorded	Prairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California, Field of Dreams Studios, Las Vegas
Genre	Hard rock, heavy metal
Length	52:23
Label	Shrapnel
Producer	Mike Varney, Steve Fontano, Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker Group chronology
Michael Schenker chronology

"Arachnophobiac" is the eleventh studio album by the Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.), marking the eighth studio album of the band in its various lineups. Released in 2003, this album represents a significant phase in the band's discography. Following Michael Schenker's departure from UFO, there were widespread speculations concerning his health and future career prospects. These speculations were addressed with Schenker's announcement of a new solo project accompanied by an extensive tour. The recording of "Arachnophobiac" featured Michael Schenker on guitars, Chris Logan handling vocal duties, Stuart Hamm on bass guitar, and Jeremy Colson on drums."

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]

Track listing[edit]

All music by Michael Schenker, all lyrics and vocal melodies by Chris Logan:

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Evermore"	5:22
2.	"Illusion"	5:24
3.	"Arachnophobiac"	4:46
4.	"Rock and Roll Believer"	4:07
5.	"Sands of Time"	4:38
6.	"Weathervane"	5:02
7.	"Over Now"	5:47
8.	"One World"	4:06
9.	"Break the Cycle"	3:50
10.	"Alive"	4:50
11.	"Fatal Strike"	4:25
Total length:		52:23

Personnel[edit]

Band members[edit]

Chris Logan – vocals
Michael Schenker – guitars, producer
Stuart Hamm – bass
Jeremy Colson – drums

Additional musicians[edit]

Jeff Watson – lead guitar on tracks 3, 5, 7 and 9
Jeff Okolowicz – bass on track 9

Production[edit]

Mike Varney – producer
Steve Fontano – producer, engineer
Dave Stephens – graphic design

Charts[edit]

Chart (2003)	Peak position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)^[2]	115

References[edit]

^ Prato, Greg. "Michael Schenker Arachnophobiac review". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
^ Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005 (in Japanese). Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.

[1] Prato, Greg. "Michael Schenker Arachnophobiac review". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 18 August 2011.

[JPN-2] Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005 (in Japanese). Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.

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v t e Michael Schenker Group
Michael Schenker Gary Barden Robin McAuley Doogie White Steve Mann Bodo Schopf Barry Sparks Raymond Louis Kennedy Leif Sundin David VanLanding Kelly Keeling Graham Bonnet Don Airey Paul Raymond Tommy Eyre Andy Nye Jesse Harms Derek St. Holmes Billy Sheehan Mo Foster Jeff Pilson Jeff Kollman Stuart Hamm Pete Way Neil Murray Francis Buchholz Chris Glen Denny Carmassi Cozy Powell Simon Phillips Ted McKenna James Kottak Shane Gaalaas Jeff Martin Chris Slade Carmine Appice Brian Tichy Herman Rarebell
Studio albums	The Michael Schenker Group (1980) MSG (1981) Assault Attack (1982) Built to Destroy (1983) Written in the Sand (1996) The Unforgiven (1999) Be Aware of Scorpions (2001) Arachnophobiac (2003) Tales of Rock'n'Roll (2006) In the Midst of Beauty (2008)
Live albums	One Night at Budokan (1982) Rock Will Never Die (1984) The Michael Schenker Story Live (1997) The Unforgiven World Tour (1999) The 30th Anniversary Concert: Live in Tokyo (2010)
Cover albums	Heavy Hitters (2005)
Related	Members Discography