DIRKSCHNEIDER is a name that stands for far more than a simple second incarnation of U.D.O., the solo band fronted by Udo Dirkschneider. In this form, the quintet pays tribute to the musical history of their legendary singer.

As songwriter and even founder in the 1970s, Udo was one of the main characters of the ACCEPT success story. Bass player Peter Baltes, the newest member of the U.D.O. / DIRKSCHNEIDER family, also contributed a lot to ACCEPT's scene defining works, and during their joint time in ACCEPT not least a certain album titled 'Balls To The Wall' came to be.

'Balls To The Wall' would be a fitting description for the stage presence of the band, which is completed by the drumming 'clockwork' of Sven Dirkschneider and a talented guitar duo built of Andrey Smirnov and Fabian "Dee" Dammers, too.

What luck that the 40th anniversary of the mentioned studio album, which was originally released in late 1983 and which is the most sold and best known by ACCEPT, recently fell into the current U.D.O. / DIRKSCHNEIDER heyday. Of course the band don't want to leave this jubilee unnoticed: That's why DIRKSCHNEIDER are pleased to not only announce a full 'Balls To The Wall' live performance but AN ENTIRE TOUR in belated celebration of the iconic album for 2025 & 2026!

Udo looks forward to these prestigious dates: "I really can't wait to revisit the ultimate success album of my band ACCEPT. Topped by sharing the stage with bassist Peter Baltes, performing 'Balls To The Wall' in full for all of you out there will be one of my biggest career highlights for sure!"

As if 45 minutes of 'Balls To The Wall' - delivering cult tracks such as its title song,"London Leatherboys", "Love Child", or album closing ballad "Winterdreams" aren't enough of a celebration, DIRKSCHNEIDER will also add additional some musical surprises to the set list and even return with a fresh stage production.

Everything is set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of this undeniable ACCEPT milestone and to ensure that these nights will be unforgettable celebrations for every metalhead.


Official website: https://www.udo-online.com