"Arachnophobiac" is the eleventh studio album by the Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.), marking the eighth studio album of the band in its various lineups. Released in 2003, this album represents a significant phase in the band's discography. Following Michael Schenker's departure from UFO, there were widespread speculations concerning his health and future career prospects. These speculations were addressed with Schenker's announcement of a new solo project accompanied by an extensive tour. The recording of "Arachnophobiac" featured Michael Schenker on guitars, Chris Logan handling vocal duties, Stuart Hamm on bass guitar, and Jeremy Colson on drums."

Arachnophobiac
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 16, 2003
RecordedPrairie Sun Recording Studios, Cotati, California, Field of Dreams Studios, Las Vegas
GenreHard rock, heavy metal
Length52:23
LabelShrapnel
ProducerMike Varney, Steve Fontano, Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker Group chronology
Be Aware of Scorpions
(2001)
Arachnophobiac
(2003)
Heavy Hitters
(2005)
Michael Schenker chronology
The Plot
(2003)
Arachnophobiac
(2003)
Live on Earth
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]

Track listing

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

No.TitleLength
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
Total length:52:23

Personnel

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Band members

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Additional musicians

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

Production

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Charts

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Chart (2003) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[2] 115

References

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  1. ^ Prato, Greg. "Michael Schenker Arachnophobiac review". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  2. ^ Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005 (in Japanese). Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.