Category: DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG

U.D.O. – Game Over [Japanese Edition +1] (2021)

While he recently released the debut album of DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG with former ACCEPT bandmates Peter Baltes and Stefan Kaufmann, Udo Dirkschneider’s own band U.D.O. is still active, and ready to release their new album “Game Over” this week. This Japanese Edition will be released tomorrow, including an exclusive bonus track.
There’s a lot of U.D.O. to sink your teeth into here. 17 tracks in total on this Japan version. 17 tracks of heavy, hard rock and classic metal to head-bang too. Age is but a number when it comes to Udo Dirkschneider and his vocals sound as amazing as they did 40 years ago. At least into the studio.
Though the rest of the band are no slouches; throwing out the riffs, hooks, beats and solos like this is some sort of retirement record…

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG – Every Heart Is Burning (2021)

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG, the project featuring former ACCEPT members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Peter Baltes (bass) and Stefan Kaufmann (guitar), are ready to release their debut EP “Every Heart Is Burning” tomorrow via AFM Records on CD, a 12-inch vinyl and a download.
DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG, which is rounded out by Udo’s son Sven Dirkschneider (drums), Manuela Bibert (vocals) and Mathias Dieth (guitar), are a resume of German’s metal history, and yes, the songs on “Every Heart Is Burning” sounds a lot like classic ACCEPT…