Scorpions - Rock Believer (japan Edition) 2022 -

The release of in 2022 marked a triumphant return for the Scorpions, arriving 50 years after their debut album, Lonesome Crow . The story of this album is one of resilience and a return to the band's "80s DNA" during a global crisis. A Pandemic Pivot

For collectors, the Japan Edition is considered the ultimate version of the release due to its unique technical and musical features: Scorpions Share Second Part Of Rock Believer Documentary SCORPIONS - Rock Believer (Japan Edition) 2022

The band originally planned to record the album in with legendary producer Greg Fidelman. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic grounded international travel, the band was forced to pivot. Instead of a high-tech U.S. production, they found themselves back at their home base in Hannover, Germany , at Peppermint Park Studios. The release of in 2022 marked a triumphant

Lead guitarist Matthias Jabs described the situation as a "blessing in disguise," as it forced the band—including new drummer and former Motörhead member —to live and work together in a single room. This "live in a room" approach mirrored their 1980s recording sessions for classics like Blackout and Love at First Sting , capturing a raw, high-energy sound that many critics felt had been missing for years. The Japanese Exclusive Lead guitarist Matthias Jabs described the situation as