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Apr 16, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 16, 1988 – Scorpions Released Savage Amusement.

On this day April 16, 1988, German hard rock band Scorpions released their tenth studio album Savage Amusement. Building on the success of their earlier albums, the band embraced a more polished sound with this release while keeping their signature mix of heavy riffs and catchy melodies.

Savage Amusement reached number 5 on the US Billboard 200 and became one of the band’s highest charting albums in America. It featured hits like Rhythm of Love and Believe in Love, blending emotional...

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