EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Heavy Metal’s Warrior Udo Dirkschneider Still Going Strong

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Heavy Metal’s Warrior Udo Dirkschneider Still Going Strong

Still going strong since he helped form Accept in 1974, Udo Dirkschneider shows no sign of slowly down. From his Accept hits 'Balls to the Wall' to last year's Touchdown, Udo has demonstrated he is one of Heavy Metal's true legends.

Udo is preparing for his upcoming North America tour starting September 6th in Frenchtown, New Jersey and ending October 10th in Columbus, Ohio.  He was forced to cancel it in 2023 due to an insurmountable combination of logistical, cargo, and rental equipment problems which make it impossible to perform the shows as scheduled.

Recently This Day in Metal's Metalhead Marv had the opportunity to chat with Udo and his son Sven.

On this episode Marv talk with Udo and his son Sven about their band’s upcoming North American tour, any future album plans and any possibility of touring again with Accept. Check out the interview below.

During the interview, Udo says on the possibility of playing with Accept again:

"No, I mean I hear nothing about it. Maybe he mentioned something on interview but I never ever had any offers to do this. I mean I think I don't want to do this..."

U.D.O are about to embark on an extensive tour. See the tour dates below and get your tickets at the blue button HERE:

Heavy metal quintet U.D.O. — fronted by legendary singer Udo Dirkschneider — released their latest studio album, Touchdown, last Summer via Atomic Fire Records. Crafted with producer and mixing engineer Martin “Mattes” Pfeiffer at Redhead Studio (Wilhelmshaven, Germany), the massive, thirteen track Touchdown was mastered by Stefan Kaufmann at ROXX Studio (Solingen, Germany). The record includes a guest appearance by violinist Stefan Pintev on the closing track, and bass tracks were recorded by newest member, former Accept bassist Peter Baltes. Artwork was provided by Martin Häusler.

Order Touchdown HERE

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Check out our full album review of Touchdown HERE

Track List

1) Isolation Man
2) The Flood
3) The Double Dealer's Club
4) Fight for the Right
5) Forever Free
6) Punchline
7) Sad Man's Show
8) The Betrayer
9) Heroes of Freedom
10) Better Start to Run
11) The Battle Understood
12) Living Hell
13) Touchdown

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