The Real Scorpions (not the fake ones, the heavy metal band from Hanover!) was a short-lived project based in Nürnberg, Germany. A two-piece comprising Ecki, who used to be in Material Pech, and Rüdiger of the Gostenhof Giants, they produced a sort of strange indie-punk-minimal sound with lots of humour. Ufo of Shiny Gnomes guest-stars as well on drums. It is hard to say if they were ever a real band, or just a project with a great idea. You see, they had their sights set on the Guiness Book of World Records; specifically as the band that has played the most concerts in one night. So on the warm summer night of May 19th, 1989, Nürnberg was treated to a total of 24 (!) different concerts in different halls and venues by the Real Scorpions. They travelled around town in their van with a well rehearsed show of only a few minutes in length. But it worked, for as far as we know, they still hold the world record!

Releases:

This three song seven incher is the only documentation of this short-lived project-thing, released on the day of their historic entry into the Guiness Book Of World Records. Side A is the hilarious reggae-tinged "Lasterfahrer Vibration", a funny play on the German language about a truck driver. Side two treats us to a minimal rythmic track and a very strange "Kinder Der Zeit". 500 pressed. A historical note: this record (along with the None Of Your Business single), as a split release with Herbe Scherbe Records, led directly to the formation of Musical Tragedies.

Back to MT Undertainment mainpage