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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER And PETER BALTES Are Having 'Too Much Fun' To Retire: A Lot Of Music 'Still Has To Be Written'

In a new interview with Scotty J of Rock Titan, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass) were asked if they have given any thought to possibly retiring in the not-too-distant future. The 72-year-old Udo responded (as transcribed by...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Teams Up With SAXON's BIFF BYFORD For New Version Of ACCEPT's 'London Leatherboys'

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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70000 TONS OF METAL: See Video Reports On 2025 Edition Of World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise

Chaoszine and Wyatt's Metal, among others, have shared separate video reports on the 2025 edition of 70000 Tons Of Metal, the world's original and biggest heavy metal cruise. Check out the footage below. The 2025 edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal festival took place from January 30, 2025 to Februar...

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WOLF HOFFMANN On ACCEPT's 50th Anniversary: 'Not Every Band Is Lucky Enough To Be Around For This Long'

In a recent interview with Metal Talks, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about the fact that the band will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025-2026. To mark this mammoth milestone, ACCEPT will ring in the band's golden birthday with a very unique anniversary tour at the end of 2025. An annive...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Didn't Ask For Or Need WOLF HOFFMANN's Permission To Re-Record ACCEPT's 'Balls To The Wall' Album

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, Udo Dirkschneider and his son Sven Dirkschneider spoke about the upcoming reimagining of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall" to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band's founding member and former frontman has re...

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SCHMIER Fights Against Fascism And Misinformation On New DESTRUCTION Album, 'Birth Of Malice'

By David E. Gehlke The 2021 departure of founding member and guitarist Mike Sifringer has seemingly galvanized long-running, legendary German thrashers DESTRUCTION. It's not a reach to suggest that the band's modern era that began when vocalist/bassist Schmier Schirmer rejoined in 1999 has produced...

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PETER BALTES On Re-Recording ACCEPT's Iconic 'Balls To The Wall' LP: 'I Was Nervous Touching The Album Again'

In a recent interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes spoke about the upcoming reimagining of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall" to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band's founding member and former frontman has reinterpreted this classi...

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LORDI Shares Music Video For New Single 'Hellizabeth'

Finnish hard rock monster squad LORDI lives up to its name and presents a frightening music video for its latest single "Hellizabeth" today. The track can also be found on LORDI's upcoming 19th studio album, "Limited Deadition", which will be released on March 21, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (R...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Explains Decision To 'Reimagine' ACCEPT's Iconic 'Balls To The Wall' Album For 40th Anniversary

In a new interview with The Brutally Delicious Podcast, Udo Dirkschneider and his son Sven Dirkschneider spoke about the upcoming reimagining of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall" to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band's founding member and former frontman has reinterpreted this cla...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Teams Up With DORO PESCH For New Version Of ACCEPT's 'Winter Dreams'

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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70000 TONS OF METAL: First Details Revealed For 2026 Edition Of World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise

The organizers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal festival have announced the first details of the 2026 edition of the world's original and biggest heavy metal cruise. Don't miss out on this epic journey from Miami, Florida to Labadee, Haiti and back, taking place from January 29, 2026 to February 2, 2026....

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CHUCK BILLY On Upcoming TESTAMENT Album: We 'Came Up With Some Killer Stuff'

In a recent interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked when fans can expect to see the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We don't have a date yet, but we're hoping the end of the first quarter,...

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LORDI Shares 'Retropolis' Single From Upcoming 'Limited Deadition' Album

Finnish hard rock / metal monster squad LORDI increase the vehement desire for their forthcoming "Limited Deadition" album with a second single today. Titled "Retropolis", the band takes fans on a trip back to the 1980s, both musically and lyrically. Seductive guitar and synth leads conjure feelings...

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DIRKSCHNEIDER Shares 'Reimagined' Version Of 'Balls To The Wall' Title Track Featuring SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO Isn't Thinking About Retirement: 'I Don't See Any Reason To Stop'

In a recent interview with Rapture Radio, ACCEPT singer Mark Tornillo was asked if there has been any talk of him retiring any time soon. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, the way I really feel about it is as long as I'm capable and there's people that wanna see us, I don't...