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HERMAN FRANK Is 'Sure' There Will Be A Second IRON ALLIES Album With DAVID REECE: 'I Love His Voice'
In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former ACCEPT guitarist Herman Frank was asked about the possibility of a second album from IRON ALLIES, his collaborative project with fellow ex-ACCEPT member and David Reece (vocals). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We will see. I'm...October 7, 2024
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PETER BALTES Is 'Extremely, Extremely Happy' Playing With UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Again
In a new interview with Claudio Pérez of Cuero Y Metal Radio, former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes was asked what it has been like to tour and record with his longtime ACCEPT bandmate Udo Dirkschneider as part of the singer's U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER projects. Peter said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...October 4, 2024
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U.D.O. Drummer SVEN DIRKSCHNEIDER Leaves North American Tour Due To 'Private, Personal Reasons'
Sven Dirkschneider, the 30-year-old son of legendary ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider and a member of Udo's long-running band U.D.O., has left U.D.O.'s ongoing North American tour to return to Germany due to "private, personal reasons". He is being temporarily replaced by Sven's drum tech Matthias...October 3, 2024
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Is Looking Forward To Playing Entire 'Balls To The Wall' Album With PETER BALTES
In a new interview with Eric Blair of The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about his plan to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's classic album "Balls To The Wall". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think next y...October 2, 2024
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Watch: U.D.O. Performs In Glendale, Arizona During 2024 North American Tour
On September 18, U.D.O., the German heavy metal band fronted by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, performed at The 44 Sports Grill and Nightlife in Glendale, Arizona as part of its 2024 North American tour. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. U.D.O.'s setlist was as fol...September 21, 2024
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Watch: U.D.O. Kicks Off 2024 North American Tour In Frenchtown, New Jersey
U.D.O., the German heavy metal band fronted by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, kicked off its 2024 North American tour on Friday (September 6) at Artie's Bar & Grill in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. U.D.O.'s setlist was as follows: Se...September 7, 2024
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Says Ticket Sales For His Upcoming 'Balls To The Wall' 40th-Anniversary Tour Are 'Unbelievable'
In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, legendary German singer Udo Dirkschneider spoke about being able to perform classic ACCEPT songs with his DIRKSCHNEIDER project while still continuing to make new albums and tour with his long-running band U.D.O. He said (as transcribed by...September 2, 2024
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PRIMAL FEAR Announces New Drummer ANDRÉ HILGERS
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have recruited André Hilgers as their new drummer. The 50-year-old Hilgers ranks among the best and most accomplished heavy metal and hard rock drummers in Germany. He has previously played with such acts as AXXIS, RAGE, SILENT FORCE, SINNER and BONFIRE. Earlier to...August 31, 2024
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LION'S SHARE Releases New Single And Video, 'We Will Rock'
Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE has made a new song, "We Will Rock", available on streaming services and digital service providers. LION'S SHARE singer Nils Patrik Johansson commented: "Get ready to ignite your summer soundtrack with a turbocharged anthem that demands to be cranked up! Whether...May 14, 2024
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WOLF HOFFMANN Responds To PETER BALTES's Comment That ACCEPT Albums 'Started To Sound The Same'
In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked about former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes's recent comment that ACCEPT's albums "started to sound the same towards the end" of his tenure with the band. I didn't like it anymore and felt like we were al...May 13, 2024
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER And PETER BALTES To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of ACCEPT's 'Balls To The Wall' On 2025 European Tour
German heavy metal act U.D.O. has just completed a European tour in support of its latest album, "Touchdown" (released in August 2023),which saw the band perform at a number of sold-out venues. The group is now preparing for this year's festival season as well as the North American leg of its ongoi...May 13, 2024
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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Says He Misses PETER BALTES 'As A Person': 'Why Can't We Stay Friends?'
In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if he misses any of the former members who have left the band at some point during ACCEPT's nearly five-decade career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In a way, I miss all of them, to be honest....April 27, 2024
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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN On UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: 'We're Not Spending Family Christmases Together'
In a new interview with The Logan Show, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if he would ever be open to reuniting with the band's original singer Udo Dirkschneider for one final gig. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think nobody's ever asked me, and he certainly hasn't. So...April 26, 2024
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases New Single 'I Am The Weapon'
Long-running Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have released a new single called "I Am The Weapon". The song is the title track of the band's 15th album, due later in the year via AFM Records. The band comments: "We're very excited about this new album, 'I Am The Weapon'. We put a great amount of...April 26, 2024
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WOLF HOFFMANN On Keeping ACCEPT Going: 'I Want To Continue On The Beautiful Run We're On'
By David E. Gehlke The 2018 departure of bassist Peter Baltes left guitarist Wolf Hoffmann as the last original member of ACCEPT. And with former vocalist Udo Dirkschneider since recruiting Baltes to join his U.D.O. namesake outfit, the debate regarding who the "true" ACCEPT is has been turned up a...April 9, 2024