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German metal legends U.D.O. have announced 'Triple Anniversary Tour' over Europe in early 2027, celebrating Udo Dirkschneider's 75th birthday, 40th anniversary as a band and 20th so far untitled album that will be out later this year or early next year.

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German veterans U.D.O. are excited to welcome Alen Brentini to the lineup as their new permanent guitar player.

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German heavy metal veterans U.D.O. and guitarist Andrey Smirnov have decided to go separate ways. Andrey was part of the band since 2012.

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U.D.O. members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Sven Dirkschneider (drums) and Fabian "Dee" Dammers (guitar) confirmed in a new interview with 'Rockaxis TV' that the band is in the process of working on new material for the follow-up to 2023's Touchdown.

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While they were forced to postpone November/December 2023 North American tour due to logistic reasons, U.D.O. now unveil newly confirmed dates for September and October 2024. Check it out.

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Due to logistic reasons, U.D.O. have decided to postpone their upcoming North American tour. The 22-date trek, which was initially scheduled to kick off on November 3rd in New Jersey, will now take place in September and October 2024.

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In next few months, U.D.O. will be very busy with touring all over the world in support of their recently released new full length Touchdown. After unveiling a string of shows in early 2024, the Germans now announce a full North American headlining tour in November & December. The 22-date trek will kick off on November 3 in Frenchtown, New Jersey.

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In support of the new studio album Touchdown, which comes out tomorrow, August 25th, U.D.O. now unveil a first batch of 2024 dates for the following countries: Germany, Czech Republic and Switzerland.

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U.D.O. recently announced the release of their new studio album, Touchdown, on August 25th (Atomic Fire Records). Now, the heavy metal quintet present the album's new single "Forever Free", supported by a lyric video produced by Ingo Spörl.

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After touring Australia and Japan as well as kicking off this year's festival season by introducing new bassist Peter Baltes last month, the legendary Germans U.D.O. have still been able to find time to record a new, 13-track album at various locations. Crafted with producer and mixing engineer Martin "Mattes" Pfeiffer at Redhead Studio (Wilhelmshaven, Germany) and mastered by Stefan Kaufmann at ROXX Studio (Solingen, Germany), Touchdown is scheduled to land in the end zone of the heavy metal world on August 25th, 2023 through Atomic Fire Records. The first single, "Forever Free", as well as pre-order options will become available on Friday, June 23rd.

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After standing in as live musician for about 3 months last autumn, U.D.O. are pleased to announce that Peter Baltes has now joined their ranks as a full-time member on bass (also for Dirkschneider).

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Long-running German heavy metal machine U.D.O. confirmed that their bassist Tilen Hudrap has decided to leave the band. Hudrap was part of the band for the last four years.

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German metal militants U.D.O. have shared the "Dust And Rust" song, which was only available on 2012's Steelhammer as Japanese bonus song. Now it's available for all of us on the new compilation album The Legacy is coming in 11/18/2022.

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U.D.O. shared sad news that their permanent bassist Tilen Hudrap was hospitalized after the band's show in Munich, Germany on Sunday, September 4. Former comrade under Accept moniker, bassist Peter Baltes steps in for reminding tour. The band posted a long explanation and you can read it below.

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In support of their last album release Game Over, U.D.O. have recently confirmed a massive touring plan over Europe (all dates listed below). Joining them on the road will be French heavy metal act Existance.

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