U.D.O. have announced their new drummer and it's none other than Udo's son Sven Dirkschneider! After the split with former drummer Francesco Jovino and numerous auditions with possible new band members, the decision has been made that the new drummer and band member of U.D.O. will be Sven Dirkschneider. Sven Dirkschneider is 21 years old and is now the youngest member of the band.




The band explained the choice: "His drumming has simply convinced us most. His style of playing drums is fresh and really grooves heavily. It simply is exactly what we need for U.D.O. We also know that Sven fits perfectly into the band family. He has been working as a drum tech for us for more than four years and we know from several world tours that everyone likes him and gets along with him perfectly."

From the beginning Sven was in touch with his father's job and ran around backstage at his shows. His father's world, consisting of tour busses, lots of event techniques and travelling has been normal to him since he can think. And he felt at a very early stage that this could be his world as well. After his high school diploma he started studying media design and event techniques. Now Sven is a permanent member of U.D.O. His debut show for U.D.O. will be on March 6th in Würzburg, Germany.

Sven Dirkschneider says: "It is a very special feeling to be a part of my father's band. I somehow have always been around with the band since I can remember. But I have never dreamed of being a real band member one day."

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	U.D.O.