16.11.2019 The Station, Cannock: Scopyons



Known as the premier Scorpions tribute band, the Scopyons were amazing from start to finish. It is quite a feat to faithfully recreate the magic of the mighty Scorpions but Scopyons did just that.

With a back catalogue of 18 studio albums (and  many amazing live albums) there is no shortage of songs to choose from and while the setlist included all the major Scorpions hits including ‘Blackout’, ‘Tease me, please me’, ‘Holiday’ ‘Still loving you’, ‘Rock you like a hurricane’ and the ever touching unofficial hymn of Germany ‘Wind of change’, the Scopyons also played many lesser played tracks such as the instrumental ‘Coast to Coast’ off the acclaimed Lovedrive album.

Noticeably absent was music from all Scorpions albums that featured ex member Uli Jon Roth as the scopyons didn’t want to play any of ‘his’ songs while Roth is on tour in the UK.

























Musically the Scopyons were truly amazing and humour played a big part in their performance as well, be it intentional or not. Their lead guitarist wore a T-Shirt that said: ‘Scorpions, Hangover’ instead of Hannover where the Scorpions hail from and when said guitarist and the Scopyons bass player performed for half a minute in front of the stage during a song, their movements were more reminiscent of Status Quo than the Scorpions but is was all good fun.

It was incredible to listen to the Scopyons who were extremely close to the original. Maybe there is truth in the ‘sCOPYons’ claim to be a copy of the Scorpions.

Their performance was energetic and free of pretence and the musicianship was top notch, what’s not to like? It was a great night out and I was given Scopyons drummer Andy’s well used drumsticks for which I am very grateful.


In my reviews I have often praised the many tribute bands of amazing metal acts like ‘Moretallica’ (Metallica) or ‘Motoerheadache’ (Motoerhead) but tonight’s performance of the Scopyons, to me at least, was the best tribute band performance I have ever seen.

Vielen lieben Dank an die Scopyons and long may they continue.

Photo credit: Penny Minnis and Thomas Janak



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