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U.D.O. Film 'Mean Streets' Video
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, recently shot a video for the track "Mean Streets" (mp3 audio clip) off their upcoming CD, "Mission No. X". According to a newsletter, the clip features "Udo and his members . . in a bizarre world full of sex, naked skin and .....June 17, 2005
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RAZORBACK Working On 'Modern, Heavy And Pop' Sophomore Album
RAZORBACK, the new band consisting of Rolf Munkes (guitar, MAJESTY, ex-VANIZE),Stefan Berggren (vocals, ex-COMPANY OF SNAKES),Marcus Bielenberg (bass, ex-VANIZE),and Chris Heun (guitar, ex-SHYLOCK),are continuing work on their sophomore album, tentatively due in October/November via Massacre Rec...June 9, 2005
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U.D.O.: New Album Details Revealed, Audio Samples Available
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release their new album, "Mission No. X", on October 4 via AFM Records. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Mission No. X 02. 24/7 03. Mean Streets 04. Primecrime On Primetime 05. Eye Of The Eagle 06....June 7, 2005
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CRYSTAL BALL To Release 'TimeWalker' In August
Swiss melodic metallers CRYSTAL BALL have set "TimeWalker" as the title of their fifth album, due on August 29 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Hellvetia" was once again produced by Stefan Kaufmann (ACCEPT, U.D.O.) and will include 12 tracks. In other news, CRYSTAL BALL have acqui...June 5, 2005
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KAMELOT Replace VIRGIN STEELE At Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
American/Norwegian power metal act KAMELOT have replaced VIRGIN STEELE on the billing of this year's Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 24-25 at Messegelände in Balingen, Germany. Bang Your Head!!! 2005 will mark the festival's 10th anniversary and the theme of this year's event will...May 31, 2005
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ACCEPT: Tour Diary, Photos Posted Online
ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and the group's manager, Gaby Hoffmann (Wolf's wife),have posted several updates from their current European tour on Joe Schlared's Accept Home Page with U.D.O.. Gaby's latest entry (dated May 1, 2005) reads as follows: "It has been very, very hectic and we had so man...May 1, 2005
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U.D.O.: In Mixing Mode
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have posted the following message on their official web site: The band was working a lot in the last [few] weeks to finish the recording of the new album, which will be titled 'Mission No. X'. Stefan [Kaufmann, guitarist/produc...March 6, 2005
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MAJESTY To Enter Studio This Summer
Germany's MAJESTY will enter the studio this summer to record their new album with producer Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist). Commented band leader Tarek Maghari: "MAJESTY will again write metal history this year. The new songs are fantastic and we can't wait to pres...March 4, 2005
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U.D.O. Announce New Album Title
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have set "Mission No. X" as the title of their new album, tentatively due late summer via AFM Records. 13 songs will reportedly appear on the follow-up to 2004's "Thunderball", whcih will mark the recording debut with the group...March 3, 2005
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RIOT's Set Cut Show At Spain's ATARFE VEGA ROCK Festival
Veteran American hard rock outfit RIOT have just returned from Europe where they performed at the 2005 edition of Spain's Atarfe Vega Rock festival. RIOT singer Mike DiMeo was unable to accompany the band to the festival in due to his commitment to THE LIZARDS (featuring drummer Bobby Rondinelli of...March 3, 2005
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Drummer STEFAN SCHWARZMANN To Rejoin ACCEPT For Summer Festival Appearances
Drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (HELLOWEEN, U.D.O., RUNNING WILD) has recently become available and will be rejoining legendary German metallers ACCEPT for the 2005 summer festivals. Stefan has performed with the band since the "good old days" when he replaced original drummer Stefan Kaufmann. This offic...March 1, 2005
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HELLOWEEN Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have amicably parted ways with drummer Stefan Schwarzmann. The former RUNNING WILD/U.D.O. drummer, who played the drums during the pumpkinheads' "Rabbit Don't Come Easy" world tour, will not be playing for the Hamburg-based band any longer. During the tour it became...February 11, 2005
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Brazil's SAYOWA Confirmed For Spain's ATARFE VEGA ROCK Festival
Brazil's SAYOWA have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of Spain's Atarfe Vega Rock festival, set to take place February 25-26 at Nave Medina Elvira in Atarfe, Granada. Other bands scheduled to appear at the festival include MEGADETH, PARADISE LOST, FEAR FACTORY, EUROPE, RAGE, U.D.O., THERION, BONF...January 30, 2005
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DESTRUCTION: 'Serious Injury' May Force Cancellation Of METAL FOREVER FESTIVAL Appearance
According to a posting on the group's official web site, German thrashers DESTRUCTION's previously announced appearance at the Metal Forever Festival "is on hold because one of the band members got seriously injured!" No further details are currently available. The Metal Forever Festival is schedule...January 30, 2005
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U.D.O. Cancel METAL FOREVER Appearance
U.D.O., the German band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, have cancelled their participation in the Metal Forever Festival due to the recent passing of AFM Records label founder Andreas "Henner" Allendörfer. AFM's current roster includes such acts as U.D.O., ANNIHILATOR, MASTERPLAN, A...January 29, 2005