MSG - The Michael Schenker Group Is It Loud Enough? Michael Schenker 1980-1983 (6-CD)

(Chrysalis Records) 66 tracks, digisleeve in slipcover box

This newly remastered 6CD collection of 66 tracks contains a collection of Michael Schenker material recorded between 1979 and 1983.

After Schenker's departure from UFO and the Scorpions, and having earned a reputation as one of the most exciting guitarists in hard rock, anticipation was high for Michael's own band - and MSG did not disappoint. As pioneers of the burgeoning heavy metal scene, they cemented their position as one of the scene's most important figures with this series of albums.

Included are the studio albums "Michael Schenker Group", "MSG", "Assault Attack", "Built To Destroy" (both UK and US versions) as well as a disc of Demos & Alternative Versions, containing the entire 1979 demo tape, rare monitor mixes and single versions, and a disc of completely unreleased material, featuring early studio recordings and rough monitor mixes. The centerpiece of this package is a 52-page booklet featuring newly conducted interviews with Michael Schenker, Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet, as well as extensive liner notes by Classic Rock's Jerry Ewing, complete with rare photos and images. This stylish set comes in a two-piece slipcase with all the original album artwork reproduced as mini-LP sleeves with inner sleeves. All the music has been remastered from the original tapes at AIR Mastering.