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U.D.O.: First Official Photo Of New Lineup

The first official photo of the new lineup of U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — can be seen below. Guitarist Igor Gianola recently left U.D.O. and was replaced by Finnish axeman Kasperi Heikkinen. U.D.O. last year announced the addition of guitarist And...
March 25, 2013
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U.D.O.: Footage Of 'Steelhammer' Drum Recording

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — will release its new album, "Steelhammer", on May 24 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold. Footage from the "Steelhammer" drum-recording sessions is available in the YouTube clip belo...
March 15, 2013
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U.D.O.: 'Steelhammer' Preview Available

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — will release its new album, "Steelhammer", on May 24 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold. A 30-second audio preview of "Steelhammer" is available in the YouTube clip below. "Steelham...
March 13, 2013
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U.D.O.: 'Steelhammer' Track Listing Revealed

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — will release its new album, "Steelhammer", on May 24 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold. "Steelhammer" track listings: Standard CD 01. Steelhammer 02. A Cry Of A Nation 03. Metal Ma...
March 8, 2013
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SAXON To Perform Entire 'Denim & Leather' Album On 'Full Metal Cruise'

Full Metal Cruise, with over 20 bands onboard, will take place May 5-12, travelling from Hamburg (Germany) via Southampton (London),Le Havre (Paris) and Amsterdam back to Hamburg. According to event organizers, on the first shore leave on May 7, fans will experience a true metal masterpiece: SAXON...
February 26, 2013
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HALCYON WAY Completes Writing New Album

Atlanta, Georgia-based metallers HALCYON WAY have completed the writing process for their fourth album, to be released in the second half of 2013. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to "IndoctriNation" (Nightmare Records) will once again feature the hook- and riff-infused brand of metal HALCYON WAY has b...
February 20, 2013
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U.D.O.: New Album Title Revealed

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — will release its new album, "Steelhammer", on May 24 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold. Guitarist Igor Gianola recenetly left U.D.O. and was replaced by Finnish axeman Kasperi Heik...
February 19, 2013
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KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD: 'The Big Teutonic 4' 10-Inch Mini LP Available

Germany's Legacy magazine in December included an exclusive four-track compilation of "The Big Teutonic 4". This unique CD in a slipcase presented the Teutonic thrash legends KREATOR, TANKARD, DESTRUCTION and SODOM performing cover versions of four metal classics. Now this terrific tribute is being...
February 4, 2013
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U.D.O. Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Guitarist Igor Gianola has left U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — "due to conflicts between band appointments and his private life and business." The remainining members of the group state: "Since the business of U.D.O. develops and the band tours more...
January 24, 2013
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, MARCO HIETALA Guest On New LAZY BONEZ Single

Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT) and Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., ex-ACCEPT) make guest appearances on "First To Go", the new single from Finnish melodic metallers LAZY BONEZ, who feature in their ranks three members of TAROT. The track will also appear on LAZY BONEZ's debut album, "Vol. 1", which wil...
January 21, 2013
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U.D.O. Announces New Guitarist

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — has announced the addition of guitarist Andrey Smirnov (pictured below) to the group's ranks. He replaces Stefan Kaufmann, who left the group late last year for health reasons. Commented U.D.O.: "It was a long search an...
January 15, 2013
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U.D.O. Announces North American Tour

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — will embark on a short North American tour in April. Confirmed dates are as follows: April 09 - Amityville, NY - Ollie's Point April 10 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre April 11 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance April .....
January 9, 2013
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U.D.O. Has Found A Replacement For Guitarist STEFAN KAUFMANN

U.D.O. — the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider — has recruited a new guitarist to replace Stefan Kaufmann, who recently left the group for health reasons. A message on the U.D.O. web site reads: "U.D.O. are very happy to announce that the band line up is complete agai...
December 21, 2012
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KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD: 'The Big Teutonic 4' Cover Metal Classics On New CD

Due out this Saturday, December 22, the new issue (#82) of Germany's Legacy magazine will include an exclusive four-track compilation of "The Big Teutonic 4". This unique CD in a slipcase presents the Teutonic thrash legends KREATOR, TANKARD, DESTRUCTION and SODOM performing cover versions of four m...
December 20, 2012
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KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD: 'The Big Teutonic 4' To Play Germany's BEASTIVAL

At the inaugural installment of the Beastival festival — set to take place from May 30 to June 1, 2013 in Geiselwind, Germany — "The Big Teutonic 4", the legendary quartet of German thrash metal bands that shaped the European heavy metal scene like no other since the '80s and established "thrash mad...
December 13, 2012