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…
U.D.O. drummer Sven Dirkschneider has exited the band’s current North American tour “due to private, personal reasons.” The group said the following about that: “Whilst the last shows of this amazing US & Canada run will go ahead with full force, unfortunately Sven has been forced to fly home due to private, personal reasons, and…
The winners have been unveiled for this year’s German Metal Hammer Awards. You can see who took home each award below. The event was held yesterday (August 31) at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. Winners: * Best German: Helloween * God Of Riffs 2024: Herman Li (DragonForce) * Social Media Heroes 2024:…
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,…
U.D.O. (ex-Accept, etc.) have announced the rescheduled dates for their upcoming North American tour. The trek is now set to take place in September/October 2024. Tour Dates: 09/06 Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s 09/07 New Bedford, MA – The Vault 09/08 Reading, PA – Reverb 09/11 Jefferson, LA – Southport Music Hall 09/12 Houston, TX –…
U.D.O. (ex-Accept, etc.) have postponed their fall North American tour. The band commented: “It is with a very heavy heart that we have to announce that the upcoming U.D.O. Tour of the US & Canada has had to be pushed back to 2024. This decision is due to an insurmountable combination of logistical, cargo, and…
U.D.O. (ex-Accept, etc.) have announced a fall North American tour. The band will be touring in support of their latest album “Touchdown.” Tour Dates: 11/03 Frenchtown, NJ – Arties 11/04 New Bedford, MA – The Vault 11/05 Reading, PA – The Reverb 11/09 Houston, TX – Rise Roof Top 11/11 San Antonio, TX – Royal…
U.D.O. (ex-Accept) have announced an early 2024 European tour. The band will be touring in support of their new album “Touchdown,” which will be released on August 25 Tour Dates: 02/23 Regensburg-Obertraubling, GER – Eventhall Airport 02/24 Berlin, GER – Huxleys Neue Welt 02/25 Magdeburg, GER – Factory 02/28 Hamburg, GER – Markthalle 02/29 Oberhausen,…
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