Former Scorpions drummer Herman Rarebell shared his thoughts about returning to the band in a recent interview with The Metal Voice.
“It depends, really, what the plan would be. At the moment, I see no reason,” Rarebell stated. “I offered them a while back, when James Kottak was not with them anymore. I wrote them an e-mail, the three of them.”
“I said, ‘Why don’t we do something again,’ just like between friends,” he continued. “They didn’t even answer me. So I said to them, ‘Okay, fuck it. If you don’t want [to consider it], I’m not gonna kiss your ass. Then fuck it.’ Or like Paul McCartney would say: let it be.”
Rarebell’s statement addressed questions about his potential return to Scorpions after James Kottak’s departure.
This recent exchange highlights another chapter in Rarebell’s complex history with the legendary German rock band.
Reports from Louder Sound detail Rarebell’s impressive tenure with Scorpions. He spent nearly two decades with the band. During this time, he co-wrote several classic hits including “Rock You Like a Hurricane” and “Blackout.”
Rarebell left Scorpions in 1996, marking the end of the band’s golden era. The band underwent several lineup changes afterward. Their current drummer, Mikkey Dee, joined in 2016 following James Kottak’s departure.
Despite tensions with his former bandmates, Rarebell remains active in music. Documentation from Louder Sound shows his involvement in various creative projects. His latest venture, the Seeing Tree, combines musical elements with visual artistry.
Rarebell continues to preserve his musical legacy. He recently oversaw the 40th-anniversary reissue of his debut solo album “Nip in the Bud.” This project demonstrates his ongoing commitment to music beyond his Scorpions years.
