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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Doesn't Care About Fans Filming Entire Shows On Their Phones: 'What Can You Do Against This?'
In a new interview with Jaqueline Souza of Brazil's Heavy Metal On Line, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER frontman Udo Dirkschneider was asked if he is the kind performer who gets annoyed by fans in the audience holding up their phones and taking pictures and videos of the band's c...April 1, 2026
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U.D.O. Completes Work On New LP For Early 2027 Release: 'It's A Really Straightforward Album'
In a new interview with Brazil's Headbangers News, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about U.D.O.'s plans to release the follow-up to the "Touchdown" album, which came out in August 2023 through Atomic Fire Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER...March 29, 2026
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Founding SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN Releases New Single With THE CARDS, Announces European Tour
You know Paul Quinn as the original founding guitarist of SAXON, having shaped the soundscape of the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" since 1979, penning massive riffs for worldwide hits like "Princess Of The Night" and "Strong Arm Of The Law", but for the past decade, Quinn, now 74, has scaled dow...March 10, 2026
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Ex-ACCEPT Singer UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: 'I Don't Have A Relationship With WOLF HOFFMANN Anymore'
In a new interview with Maurizio Lyon Leone of Italy's LyonRock, former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider was asked about his current relationship with ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. Udo responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't have a relationship with Wolf Hoffmann anymore. No. He's...March 1, 2026
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LION'S SHARE Shares Music Video For 'Pentagram' From Upcoming 'Inferno' Album
Swedish heavy metal veterans LION'S SHARE continue their comeback campaign by unveiling the official music video for "Pentagram", the opening track from their long-awaited album "Inferno", out March 27, 2026 via Metalville. "Pentagram" kicks off "Inferno" with a dark, uncompromising tone. Musically,...February 5, 2026
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LION'S SHARE Shares 'Another Desire' Single From Upcoming 'Inferno' Album
Swedish heavy metal veterans LION'S SHARE return with fire as they unleash "Another Desire", taken from their long-awaited comeback album "Inferno", due out March 27, 2026 via Metalville Records. Marking the band's first full-length studio album in 17 years, "Inferno" is already one of the most anti...January 17, 2026
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Watch: DIRKSCHNEIDER Kicks Off 'Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary - Encores Tour 2026' In Geiselwind, Germany
DIRKSCHNEIDER, the band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, kicked off its "Balls To The Wall 40th Anniversary - Encores Tour 2026" this past Thursday night (January 8) at Musichall Geiselwind in Geiselwind, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Featured s...January 10, 2026
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LION'S SHARE Announces First Full-Length Studio Album In 17 Years, 'Inferno'
LION'S SHARE is back — stronger than ever! With six acclaimed albums and a string of successful digital singles, the Swedish heavy metal powerhouse is set to unleash its long-awaited comeback album, "Inferno", on March 27, 2026, through German label Metalville Records. This marks the band's first fu...December 2, 2025
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U.D.O. Announces New Guitarist ALEN BRENTINI: 'His Sound And Energy Fit The Band Perfectly'
U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, the two bands fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, have recruited Alen Brentini as their new guitarist. A 48-year-old Croatian guitar player, singer and songwriter who started playing guitar at the age of nine and became a professional musician aged 19, Brenti...October 27, 2025
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U.D.O. Parts Ways With Guitarist ANDREY SMIRNOV
U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, the two bands fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, have parted ways with guitarist Andrey Smirnov. A replacement guitarist has yet to be announced. Earlier today, U.D.O. released the following statement via social media: "After many years of successful collabo...October 17, 2025
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Says It's 'No Problem' For Him To Play Five Or Six Shows With No Days Off: 'It Works For Me'
In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER frontman Udo Dirkschneider said that his voice has only gotten stronger over time. The 73-year-old singer explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When we had our new booking agen...September 21, 2025
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DAVID REECE Rules Out Second IRON ALLIES Album With HERMAN FRANK: 'I Don't Wanna Work With The Guy'
In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former ACCEPT singer David Reece was asked if there are any plans for a second album with IRON ALLIES, his collaborative project with fellow ex-ACCEPT member Herman Frank (guitar). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Nah. Herman and I kic...September 19, 2025
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Is Close To Signing Publishing Deal For His Autobiography
In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider was asked if he has thought about writing his autobiography. Udo responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I was working already for years on this. But then I stopped. And then now I can say ye...September 18, 2025
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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Unveils New Single And Video 'Babylon'
DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG),the project featuring former ACCEPT members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals),Peter Baltes (bass) and Stefan Kaufmann (guitar),along with Udo's son Sven Dirkschneider (drums),Manuela Bibert (vocals) and Mathias Dieth (guitar),has released a new single, "Babylon...September 6, 2025
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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Unveils New Single And Video 'Dead Man's Hand'
DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG),the project featuring former ACCEPT members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals),Peter Baltes (bass) and Stefan Kaufmann (guitar),along with Udo's son Sven Dirkschneider (drums),Manuela Bibert (vocals) and Mathias Dieth (guitar),has released a new single, "Dead Ma...August 6, 2025











