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U.D.O. Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour

U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, will embark on a North American tour this fall. The 22-date trek will kick off on November 3 in Frenchtown, New Jersey and make stops in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Columbus, Mon...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Says Younger Metal Bands Need A 'Concept' In Order To Stand Out

In a new interview with Let's Talk Music, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about his recent switch from longtime record label AFM to Atomic Fire. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was together with AFM for 14, 15 years. So then there came up a French i...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Doesn't Believe OZZY OSBOURNE Will Ever Perform Live Again: 'I Think This Is Over'

During a new appearance on the "That Metal Interview" podcast, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider was asked if he thinks Ozzy Osbourne will ever be well enough to be able to perform live again following his recent health issues. Udo responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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Touchdown

Good old Udo Dirkschneider. 44 years since the release of the first ACCEPT album, the German legend is still bashing away on the metal frontlines. "Touchdown" is the 18th album under the U.D.O. banner and, notably, the first to feature ex-ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes. The likelihood that this will be...

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U.D.O. To Launch North American Tour In November 2023

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O./ DIRKSCHNEIDER frontman Udo Dirkschneider was asked if there is any chance that his fans in America will get to see him perform this year. Udo, who turned 71 in April, responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Still Doesn't Warm Up His Voice Before Hitting The Stage: 'I Never, Ever Did This'

In a recent interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about the evolution of his singing voice. The 71-year-old German-born vocalist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The [first] real proper European tour we did in — before we did...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER On Increased Cost Of Post-Pandemic Touring: 'Prices Are Exploding At The Moment'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Udo said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's not so eas...

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Watch: DORO Joined By Members Of MOTÖRHEAD, ANTHRAX, U.D.O. And BLIND GUARDIAN During WACKEN OPEN AIR Set

German metal queen Doro Pesch was joined by a number of guests — including Udo Dirkschneider (ACCEPT, U.D.O.),Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS),Joey Belladonna (ANTHRAX),Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell (MOTÖRHEAD) and Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN) — during her August 2 performance at the Wacken Open Air fest...

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Original SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN To Return To The Road With THE CARDS

International power trio THE CARDS, featuring original, founding SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn, will release a new album this November and will simultaneously embark on a tour of the U.K. supporting former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell and his band, PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS. THE CARDS, al...

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U.D.O. Shares Music Video For 'Touchdown' Title Track

U.D.O. — the heavy metal five-piece led by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider — will release a new album, "Touchdown", on August 25 through Atomic Fire Records. The 13-track LP was recorded at various locations with producer Martin "Mattes" Pfeiffer and was mixed at Redhead Studio (Wilhelmshav...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Announces September 2023 'Blood In The Water' U.S. Tour

Arizona thrash metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have announced the "Blood In The Water" tour for September 2023. Support on the 10-date trek will come from GENERATION KILL, MISFIRE and WOLFTOOTH. The details are as follows: Sep. 19 - Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social Sep. 20 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 181...

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IRON ALLIES Feat. Former ACCEPT Members HERMAN FRANK And DAVID REECE: 'Fear No Evil' Music Video

IRON ALLIES, the new band featuring former ACCEPT members Herman Frank and David Reece, has released the official music video for the song "Fear No Evil". The track is taken from IRON ALLIES' debut album, "Blood In Blood Out", which arrived last October via AFM Records. Frank commented: "This record...

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SAXON Rejoined By Guitarist PAUL QUINN At Spain's BARCELONA ROCKS Festival

SAXON's founding guitarist Paul Quinn rejoined his bandmates on stage last night (Saturday, July 8) at the Barcelona Rocks festival in Barcelona, Spain. Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. The Barcelona concert took place just one day after DIAMOND HEAD's Brian Tatler made his live...

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Watch: DIAMOND HEAD's BRIAN TATLER Performs With SAXON For First Time

DIAMOND HEAD's Brian Tatler made his live debut as SAXON's new touring guitarist earlier tonight (Friday, July 7) at the Rockwave festival in Athens, Greece. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Two months ago, Tatler spoke to Ernest Skinner of Border City Rock Talk about the announcem...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Says His Singing Range 'Got Wider' Over Time

During a May 19 press conference for U.D.O.'s upcoming album, "Touchdown", in Hamburg, Germany, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about the evolution of his singing voice. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For me, the most important thing is that you are...