Arachnophobiac is the eighth studio album released in 2003 by the German hard rock

Hard rock

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 band Michael Schenker Group

Michael Schenker Group

The Michael Schenker Group is a guitar-oriented hard rock band formed in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist, Michael Schenker. In 1986, Schenker and vocalist Robin McAuley formed the McAuley Schenker Group, which lasted until 1992. After that, the Michael Schenker Group was reformed.The...

. After exiting UFO

UFO (band)

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, rumors spread about Schenker's health and well-being. But the longtime guitar hero silenced his doubters with an extensive tour, as well as an all-new solo release. The album was recorded with Michael Schenker on guitars, Chris Logan on vocals, Stuart Hamm

Stuart Hamm

Stuart "Stu" Hamm is an American bass guitar player, known for his session and live work with numerous artists as well for his unconventional playing style and solo recordings.-Beginning career:...

 on bass guitar and Jeremy Colson on drums.

Track listing

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

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

Band members

• Chris Logan - vocals
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• Michael Schenker
  Michael Schenker
  Michael Schenker is a German rock guitarist, best known for his tenure in UFO, in addition to his solo band. He first rose to fame as a founding member of the Scorpions, then achieved fame in the mid 1970s as the lead guitar player for UFO. Since leaving UFO in 1978, he has been leading the...
  
   - guitar
  Guitar
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  s, producer
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• Stuart Hamm
  Stuart Hamm
  Stuart "Stu" Hamm is an American bass guitar player, known for his session and live work with numerous artists as well for his unconventional playing style and solo recordings.-Beginning career:...
  
   - bass
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• Jeremy Colson - drums
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Additional musicians

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

Production

• Mike Varney
  Mike Varney
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   - producer
• Steve Fontano - producer, engineer
• Dave Stephens - graphic design
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