U.D.O. have recruited Alen Brentini as their new guitarist. The band issued the following statement: “We are excited to welcome guitarist Alen Brentini to our lineup. Alen will be with us on guitar as we move into the next chapter of U.D.O.. On stage and in our day-to-day creative work. His sound and energy fit…
U.D.O. have parted ways with guitarist Andrey Smirnov. The band issued the following statement: “After many years of successful collaboration, U.D.O. / Dirkschneider and guitarist Andrey Smirnov have decided to part ways. This decision was made amicably and with mutual respect. The band would like to thank Andrey for his outstanding musicianship, dedication and contribution…
Former Accept singer Udo Dirkschneider has shared a new video for a re-recorded version of “London Leatherboys” featuring Biff Byford (Saxon). You can check that out below. The updated track is taken from Dirkschneider’s re-recorded version of “Balls To The Wall,” which was released today (February 28). Dirkschneider commented: “The re-recording of “London Leatherboys” with…
Former Accept singer Udo Dirkschneider has teamed up with Doro Pesch for a re-recorded version of “Winter Dreams.” You can find a video for that song below. The updated track is taken from Dirkschneider’s re-recorded version of “Balls To The Wall,” which will be released on February 28. Dirkschneider commented: “It was a very special…
As previously reported, former Accept singer Udo Dirkschneider will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Balls To The Wall” by releasing a re-recorded version of the album on February 28. As such, the frontman has now shared the updated title track, which features Sabaton vocalist Joakim Brodén. Dirkschneider commented: “To re-record ‘Balls To The Wall’…
Former Accept singer Udo Dirkschneider will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Balls To The Wall” by releasing a re-recorded version of the album on February 28. The updated effort will include contributions from members of Kreator, Saxon, Sabaton, Twisted Sister, and more. “Balls To The Wall – Reloaded” Track Listing: 01. “Balls To The…
Saxon have announced a November 2025 UK/Ireland tour with Dirkschneider. The trek will find Saxon performing “Wheels Of Steel” in full and Dirkschneider performing Accept’s “Balls To The Wall” in full. Here’s the dates: 11/04 Belfast, IRE – Ulster Hall 11/05 Dublin, IRE – Olympia 11/07 Manchester, UK – O2 Appollo 11/08 Sheffield, UK –…
The nominees have been unveiled for this year’s German Metal Hammer Awards. You can see who got nominated in each category below. The event will take place at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany on August 31. Nominees: Best German: * Accept * Big Teutonic Four (Kreator, Sodom, Destruction, Tankard) * Dirkschneider /…
Dirkschneider, the project featuring U.D.O. and ex-Accept members Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes, will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Accept’s “Balls To The Wall” on a European tour next year. Udo commented: “I really can’t wait to revisit the ultimate success album of my band Accept. Topped by sharing the stage with Peter Baltes,…
Original Accept singer Udo Dirkschneider has officially recruited former Accept bassist Peter Baltes for his U.D.O. and Dirkschneider projects. This news comes after Baltes previously toured with U.D.O. as a fill-in for Tilen Hudrap. Baltes commented: “Since my departure from Accept, I kept myself very busy writing and recording for film/TV productions and various artists…
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