U.D.O. - Animal House (1987) (Japan SHM-CD Anniversary Edition 2018)
Year : 1987 (Japan SHM-CD Anniversary Edition 2018) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Videos Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
2018 SHM-CD Anniversary Edition Of The Debut Full-Length Studio Album (1987) From German Masters Of Power Metal, U.D.O. ! Includes 3 Live Tracks And 2 Enhanced Video Clips As Bonus Material.Animal House is the first album by U.D.O. after Udo Dirkschneider's departure from Accept. It was recorded August–October 1987 at Dierks Studios, Cologne. Released in 1987, it charted at #41 in Sweden.The performance of the song "Lay Down the Law" is credited to Accept and U.D.O..Pulheimer Kinder- und Jugendchor contribute vocals to "They Want War".In some releases a picture of the tour band including Dieter Rubach and Andy Susemihl was shown in the booklet. The album cover shows the line-up that recorded the album. An "Animal House" Tour followed in early 1988. During this time they also toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp. After Rubach left the band, they supported Ozzy Osbourne on all European dates in 1989.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider: vocals Mathias Dieth: guitars Peter Szigeti: guitars Frank Rittel: bass guitar Thomas Franke: drums
Production:
Produced and engineered By Mark Dodson Mixed by Mark Dodson and Gerd Rautenbauch Assistant engineers: Uli Baronowsky, Thomas P. Sehringer Recorded and mixed August - October 1987 at Dierks Studios, Cologne Mastering at Sterling Sound Studios, N.Y. Cover idea, concept and realization: Peek - A - Boo (Donald Campbell, Nico Chiraiatti) Cover photo: Akzent Studios Anniversary eEdition design: Tim Eckhorst)
Tracklist:
01. Animal House 02. Go Back To Hell 03. They Want War 04. Black Widow 05. In The Darkness 06. Lay Down The Law 07. We Want It Loud 08. Hot Tonight 09. Warrior 10. Coming Home 11. Run For Cover 12. Animal House (Live) (Bonus Track) 13. They Want War (Live) (Bonus Track) 14. In The Darkness (Live) (Bonus Track)
+ Video "Go Back To Hell" (Official Video) + Video "They Want War" (Official Video)
U.D.O. - Mean Machine (1989) (Anniversary Edition 2013)
Year : 1989 (Anniversary Edition 2013) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
25 years of U.D.O. is the perfect occasion for AFM RECORDS to re-release the whole back catalogue! It continues with the classics Animal House (1987), Mean Machine (1989), Faceless World (1990) & Timebomb (1991) all albums include bonus tracks and a revised layout - for fans and collectors. Several have been out of print and are highly demanded by the fans.Mean Machine is the second studio album by the German heavy metal band U.D.O.. It was released in 1988 by RCA Records. After their previous album, Animal House, Peter Szigeti had been replaced by Andy Susemihl from Sinner, Frank Rittel by Thomas Smuszynski (who later went on to Running Wild) and Thomas Franke by Stefan Schwarzmann. Dieter Rubach, who joined the band after the recording of Animal House left and was replaced by Smuszynsk.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider: vocals Mathias Dieth: guitars Andy Susemihl: guitars Thomas Smuszynski: bass guitar Stefan Schwarzmann: drums
Tracklist:
01. Don't Look Back 03:11 02. Break the Rules 04:00 03. We're History 03:30 04. Painted Love 04:57 05. Mean Machine 03:53 06. Dirty Boys 03:47 07. Streets on Fire 03:50 08. Lost Passion 04:10 09. Sweet Little Child 04:48 10. Catch My Fall 03:55 11. Still in Love with You 00:49 instrumental 12. Break the Rules (Live) 04:00 (Bonus Track)
U.D.O. - Mean Machine (1989) (Japan SHM-CD Anniversary Edition 2018)
Year : 1989 (Japan SHM-CD Anniversary Edition 2018) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
2018 SHM-CD Anniversary Edition Of The 2nd Full-Length Studio Album (1989) From German Masters Of Power Metal, U.D.O. ! Includes A Live Track And An Enhanced Video Clip As Bonus Material ! Factory-Sealed, Straight From Japan!Mean Machine is the second studio album by the German heavy metal band U.D.O.. It was released in 1989 by RCA Records. After their previous album, Animal House, Peter Szigeti had been replaced by Andy Susemihl from Sinner, Frank Rittel by Thomas Smuszynski (who later went on to Running Wild) and Thomas Franke by Stefan Schwarzmann. Dieter Rubach, who joined the band after the recording of Animal House left and was replaced by Smuszynski.All music composed by Udo Dirkschneider, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl, except for "Still in Love with You" by U.D.O.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider: vocals Mathias Dieth: guitars Andy Susemihl: guitars Thomas Smuszynski: bass guitar Stefan Schwarzmann: drums
Production:
Uli Baronowsky: Engineering Tim Eckhorst: Design (Anniversary edition) Mark Dodson: Producer, Mixing Deaffy: Cover concept Didi Zill: Cover concept
Tracklist:
01. Don't Look Back 02. Break The Rules 03. We're History 04. Painted Love 05. Mean Machine 06. Dirty Boys 07. Streets On Fire 08. Lost Passion 09. Sweet Little Child 10. Catch My Fall 11. Still In Love With You 12. Break The Rules (Live) (Bonus Track)
U.D.O. - Faceless World (1990) (Japan SHM-CD Anniversary Edition 2018)
Year : 1990 (Japan SHM-CD Anniversary Edition 2018) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
2018 SHM-CD Anniversary Edition Of The third Full-Length Studio Album (1990) From German Masters Of Power Metal, U.D.O. ! Includes A Live Track And An Enhanced Video Clip As Bonus Material ! Factory-Sealed, Straight From Japan!Faceless World is the third studio album by German heavy metal band U.D.O., released on February 25, 1990, by RCA Records. It was recorded in Dierks Studios in Cologne and mastered in Hamburg. The album's musical style features a more light approach than previous and future albums, and achieved great success. Previous guitarist Andy Susemihl had left the band, but takes writing credits for "System of Life", "Living on a Frontline" and "Future Land". Guitarist Wolla Böhm was added, but is only credited and pictured in the album as a member, although he does perform with the band in the "Heart of Gold" music video. All guitar work was done by Mathias Dieth. All lyrics written by Udo Dirkschneider and Stefan Kaufmann; all music composed by Dirkschneider, Kaufmann and Mathias Dieth except where noted.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider – vocals Mathias Dieth – guitars, backing vocals Thomas Smuszynski – bass guitar Stefan Schwarzmann – drums
Production:
Stefan Kaufmann – producer, mixing Uli Baronowsky – engineering, mixing Ananda Kurt Pilz – cover art Wolfgang Burat – photography Tim Eckhorst – design (Anniversary Edition)
Tracklist:
01. Heart Of Gold 02. Blitz Of Lightning 03. System Of Life 04. Faceless World 05. Stranger 06. Restricted Area 07. Living On A Frontline 08. Trip To Nowhere 09. Born To Run 10. Can't Get Enough 11. Unspoken Words 12. Future Land 13. Living On A Frontline (Live) (Bonus Track) 14. Heart Of Gold (Live) (Bonus Track)
Year : 1991 (Japan SHM-CD Anniversary Edition 2018) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 165 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
2018 SHM-CD Anniversary Edition Of The Fourth Full-Length Studio Album (1991) From German Masters Of Power Metal, U.D.O. ! Includes A Live Track And An Enhanced Video Clip As Bonus Material ! Factory-Sealed, Straight From Japan!Timebomb is U.D.O.'s fourth album. It was recorded and mixed at Dierks Studios in Cologne from November 1990 to February 1991. This album is the band's most brutal, following a light approach on Faceless World.The band was aided by Deaffy on lyrics. Deaffy was also the author of the English lyrics on the Accept albums, and is a pseudonym for Gaby Hoffmann (maiden name Hauke), manager of Accept and later married to the guitarist Wolf Hoffmann.This was the band's last release with Mathias Dieth and Thomas Smuszynski (who went on to join Running Wild in 1992). It was also their last release until 1997's Solid; in the time between, Udo Dirkschneider took part in the Accept reunion which resulted in three albums.All lyrics written by Udo Dirkschneider and Deaffy; all music composed by Dirkschneider and Mathias Dieth except where noted.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider: vocals Mathias Dieth: guitars Thomas Smuszynski: bass guitar Stefan Schwarzmann: drums
Production:
Stefan Kaufmann: Producer Uli Baronowsky: Engineering, Mixing Tim Eckhorst: Design (Anniversary edition) Andreas Marschall: Cover art
Tracklist:
01. The Gutter (Instrumental) 02. Metal Eater 03. Thunderforce 04. Overloaded (Instrumental) 05. Burning Heart 06. Back In Pain 07. Timebomb 08. Powersquad 09. Kick In The Face 10. Soldiers Of Darkness 11. Metal Maniac Master Mind 12. Metal Eater (Live) (Bonus Track)
Year : 1997 (Anniversary Edition 2012) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
25 years of U.D.O. is the perfect occasion for AFM RECORDS to re-release the whole back catalogue! Solid is the fifth studio album by German heavy metal band U.D.O. It is the first in six years when frontman Udo Dirkschneider put the band on hiatus and reunited with Accept.Accept's drummer Stefan Kaufmann joined U.D.O. as a guitar player on this album. Guitarists Fitty Weinhold and Jürgen Graf from Bullet were hired as new members.The album was recorded and mixed at Roxx Studios in Pulheim.The German traditionalist forge AFM Records has come up with a special Christmas treat, because fans of the oberture Teutonic doctrine will put the first four albums of the second U.D.O. solo phase on the table as an "Anniversary Edition" with loads of bonus material. The former ACCEPT grater already released four iconic heavy metal hits between 1987 and 1991, before the little bald head tried again with ACCEPT, only to finally become a solo artist from 1996 to the present day. The thing with the fifth studio round-robin “Solid” was not easy, because especially the 1991 work “Timebomb” was a hit in front of the gentleman.The fears were unfounded, however, because the good U.D.O. actually managed to create an iconic and deeply strong piece out of the ground with his no-frills heavy metal chunk on "Solid". The opener “Independence Day” can still be voted one of the best German Heavy Metal songs of all time and is in no way inferior to the great ACCEPT classics. The eruptive “Two Faced Woman”, the fiery galloping “Preachers Of The Night” or the final world-class ballad “The Healer” (with LED ZEPPELIN bonds!) Also belong to the pure German metal theory. The songwriting of the then ex-ACCEPT rhythm duo Stefan Schwarzmann (dr) and Stefan Kaufmann (git) was beyond all doubt and simply had the big problem that in 1997 no pig was interested in traditional Teuton steel.So it is all the better that “Solid” is once again coming to the stores as a neat “Anniversary Edition”, colleague Dirkschneider and co. 15 years ago were certainly ten times in better shape than you would expect them to be based on sales figures. In addition to a brisk live version of “Independence Day”, there are two extra demo tracks to marvel at. "Solid" still pops impressively out of the boxes and should be rediscovered urgently. Heavy Metal Is The Law!
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - vocals Stefan Kaufmann - guitar Jürgen Graf - guitar Fitty Wienhold - bass guitar Stefan Schwarzmann - drums
Production:
Jens Rosendahl: photography Stefan Kaufmann: production, engineering, mixing Udo Dirkschneider: production Andreas Marschall: cover art Manfred Melchior: mastering
Tracklist:
01. Independence Day 6:05 02. Two Faced Woman 3:40 03. Desperate Balls 3:57 04. The Punisher 4:47 05. Devil's Dice 4:34 06. Bad Luck 4:57 07. Preacher Of The Night 4:47 08. Hate Singer 5:02 09. Braindead Hero 5:15 10. Pray For The Hunted 4:04 11. The Healer 6:11 12. Independence Day (Live) 5:55 (Bonus Track) 13. Mad Dogs And Loaded Gun (Demo) 5:28 (Bonus Track) 14. Warcbild (Demo) 5:58 (Bonus Track)
U.D.O. No Limits (1998) (Anniversary Edition 2012)
Year : 1998 (Anniversary Edition 2012) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
25 years of U.D.O. is the perfect occasion for AFM RECORDS to re-release the whole back catalogue! No Limits is the sixth studio album by German heavy metal band U.D.O. It was recorded and mixed by Stefan Kaufmann at Roxx Studio in Pulheim.The album includes a new recording of "I'm a Rebel" from Accept's album I'm a Rebel. "Love Machine" is a cover version of a song by Supermax. "Azrael" was written by the German musician Albert Böhne in connection with a book by German horror writer Wolfgang Hohlbein.No Limits is the last album to feature guitarist Jürgen Graf.All music is composed by Udo Dirkschneider and Stefan Kaufmann, except where noted.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - vocals Stefan Kaufmann - guitars, backing vocals Jürgen Graf - guitars, backing vocals Fitty Wienhold - bass, backing vocals Stefan Schwarzmann - drums
Additional musicians:
Mathias Dieth: guitar solo on "One Step to Fate"
Production:
Manfred Melchior: mastering Jan Meininghaus: cover art Jens Rosendahl: photography Peter Lohde: design Stefan Kaufmann: production, engineering, mixing Udo Dirkschneider: production Tim Eckhorst: design (anniversary edition)
Tracklist:
01. The Gate (0:52) 02. Freelance Man (4:26) 03. Way Of Life (4:52) 04. No Limits (4:01) 05. With A Vengeance (5:28) 06. One Step To Fate (5:13) 07. Backstreet Loner (3:33) 08. Raise The Crown (4:08) 09. Manhunt (4:19) 10. Rated X (4:00) 11. Lovemachine (5:28) 12. I'm A Rebel (2:23) 13. Azrael (5:34) 14. No Limits (Live) (4:13) (Bonus Track) 15. The Key (4:10) (Bonus Track) 16. Azrael (Remix) (5:33) (Bonus Track) 17. Rated X (Demo) (3:07) (Bonus Track) 18. Tough Luck (Demo) (2:39)(Bonus Track)
Year : 1999 (Anniversary Edition 2012) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
25 years of U.D.O. is the perfect occasion for AFM RECORDS to re-release the whole back catalogue! Holy is the seventh studio album by German heavy metal band U.D.O. It was recorded and mixed by Stefan Kaufmann at Roxx Studio in Pulheim and is the band's first album with guitarist Igor Gianola, who had played with Ronni Le Tekrø in Wild Willy's Gang. The band recruited drummer Lorenzo Milani after the release of the album; in the liner notes "guess who" replaces the name of the drummer.All music is composed by Udo Dirkschneider and Stefan Kaufmann.In 1999, “Holy” marked the third U.D.O. album in as many years. Sparkling with creativity, the ex-ACCEPT grater voice Udo Dirkschneider and Co were more or less well on their way back then. While the quasi-combo album “Solid” was still dignified heavy fare with many memorable hits, a year later they pretty much hit the toilet with “No Limits”. Although nobody really expected it, “Holy” of all places should be a return to the old ACCEPT days. Under contract for the first time with Nuclear Blast and changed in two positions (on guitar Igor Gianola instead of Jürgen Graf, behind the kettles Lorenzo Milani instead of Stefan Schwarzmann), U.D.O. shortly before the turn of the millennium, there was actually another powerful liberation.Already the anthem-like title track at the beginning of the album promised - similar to a cover artwork that was finally to be taken seriously again - the desired concentration on the essentials: Striking riffs, the barking Halford / Johnson voice of Dirkschneider and an incredibly authentic 80s metal vibe . The hyper-input “Raiders Of Beyond” with its irresistible guitar solo and the crisp mid-tempo drum “Shout It Out” surpass the previous material by light years. Anyone who thinks that this would be a big mistake - “Thunder In The Tower”, the speed reel “Back Off” and the crisp “State Run Operation” are also still very skillfully wallowing in the Mid-80s Metal fairway still cause tears of joy among the target audience.There is actually not a single total failure on “Holy”, and even the more average songs (“Recall The Sin”, “Friends Will Be Friends”) cannot possibly be described as bad, as they are still uncompromisingly crisp despite their slight imperfections Spray UDO style. The regained self-confidence can be heard during the final “Cut Me Out” - such a rhythmic, at first sight strange song would have been U.D.O. a few months earlier probably not believed. Thus, “Holy” not only initiated a positive turnaround for the people of Wuppertal, but is still one of the best U.D.O. albums in various collections today.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - vocals Stefan Kaufmann - guitars, backing vocals Igor Gianola - guitar Fitty Wienhold - bass guitar
Additional musicians:
Frank Knight: backing vocals on "Holy", "Thunder in the Tower" and "State Run Operation", spoken words on "Holy" Marcus Bielenberg: backing vocals on "Shout It Out"
Production:
Stefan Kaufmann: producer, engineering, mixing Udo Dirkschneider: producer Manfred Melchior: mastering Jens Rosendahl: photography Andreas Marschall: cover art
Tracklist:
01. Holy 4:59 02. Raiders Of Beyond 4:14 03. Shout It Out 4:58 04. Recall The Sin 4:38 05. Thunder In The Tower 5:07 06. Back Off 3:06 07. Friends Will Be Friends 3:35 08. State Run Operation 3:54 09. Danger 3:25 10. Ride The Storm 4:01 11. Cut Me Out 4:01 12. Holy (Live) 5:21 (Bonus Track) 13. Raiders Of Beyond (Live) 4:15 (Bonus Track) 14. Shout It Out (Live) 8:30 (Bonus Track) 15. Thunder In The Tower (Live) 4:53 (Bonus Track) 16. Recall The Sin (Demo) 4:30 (Bonus Track)
Year : 2013 (Limited Edition Digipak) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
Whenever you hear ''U.D.O. is releasing a new album'', you pretty much know what can you expect. And when you also know, that the album is called Steelhammer, you can also expect that it's gonna kick ass. Well, here it is and there's no chance of speaking about a letdown. What you need to remember is that this LP was actually a test o strength for Dirkschneider. It's a first release in many years not to feature band's long time member and co-writer, Stefan Kaufmann and also a great guitar player Igor Gianola. First of those two doesn't need any presentation. The legendary ex-Accept drummer has been helping his old colleague with his career since the album Solid from 1997 and he co-wrote some of the band's best stuff. The question is: did Udo passed the test? Hell fuckin' yeah! The ugliest dwarf in heavy metal and one of the best singers of all time is back again to smash our faces to the ground! And Steelhammer is His best work since Mastercutor! And also the band managed to ''commit'' some interesting musical experiments.The title track is a typical U.D.O. opener - heavy, rolling and ballbreaking. And the second the choir in the refrain show shows up confirms our belief, that this album simply rules. The production is pretty decent but that's not a big surprise, U.D.O. never fails on that plane. Of course the lion's share of the album are classic post-Accept heavy metal anthems. The band's new line up brings two guitar players - Andrey Smirnov and Kasperi Heikkien, although only Smirnov managed to play on the album. His play seems to be right where it should, you can't complain about any lack of guitar power due to the missing of Kaufmann/Gianola (hell, some people may not even notice that while listening!). The riffing is heavy in some slow rolling songs (Timekeeper, A Cry Of A Nation), in others it can be speedy and sparkling (Death Ride, Stay True, Basta Ya). And those fast moments, larded with brilliant solos are some of the highlights of Steelhammer. Stay True automatically joins the ''Fast-as-a-shark-type Killers Club'' and it confirms Dirkschneider's vocal shape. It's amazing how the years are passing by and yet he still got the ability to yell just like 20 years ago. King Of Mean or A Cry Of A Nation presents him as Brian Johnson's monster clone, the songs like Never Cross My Way on the other hand proofs that Udo can also sing with feelings and sensitivity. That song is actually one of the most catchy points of the album. When Love Becomes A Lie stands on the same level and brings lyrics full of bitterness, written after Dirkschneider divorced his wife. Rest of the songs though brings subjects more typical for the band, like Metal Machine (they made a music video for it) or Devil's Bite.Now for the experiments, which are in my opinion the most interesting parts of Steelhammer. First of all - Basta Ya. Musically it's good old U.D.O. as we know it. But wait, Udo sings the whole song in Spanish! He also joins his forces here with a spanish metal singer, Victor Garcia. The effect - mind-blowing, one of the album's highlights! Heavy Rain is a gentle ballad based on nothing but piano and voice. Some die-hard fans may call it controversial, but since Udo totally knocked me down with his piano version of Balls To The Wall, I had no prejudice to this one. And once again this bulldog-faced screamer shows, that he can sing with delicacy (of course with some dramatic hoarseness). The wierdest thing is the album's closing track, The Book Of Faith. Strange pulsation and rythm (as for U.D.O.), bizarre sound effects and musical equipment and most of all the vocals! Udo sounds here like a combination of Bon Scott and Ozzy Osbourne turning into a goddamn lizard-mutant! Actually there's a interesting story behind that song. As it turns out, Udo had drunk one night with the band after a gig or something like that and then those vocal lines poped into his head. He liked them very much but he was afraid that might forget them the next day, so he recorded them on a cell phone. And as he said in one interview he tried to sing it many times after that night but none of them was as good as the original ''cell phone version''. So the band putted that recording on the album! But if you ask me, I like it. I like the way how odd this one song is.Referring to the album cover - being 61 years old Udo Dirkschneider still rules the metal world with the iron fist and seems unbreakable. So let us hope for more LP's like Steelhammer.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: ex-Accept Fitty Wienhold Bass (1996-present) - See also: ex-Bullet Francesco Jovino Drums (2005-present) - See also: Edge of Forever, Hardline Andrey Smirnov Guitars (2013-present) - See also: Everlost, Андрей Смирнов, Галактика, Земляне, ex-Shadow Host, ex-Tantal, ex-Д.И.В.А., ex-Мастер, ex-Эпидемия (live) Kasperi Heikkinen Guitars (2013-present) -See also: Conquest, Merging Flare, ex-Iconofear, Guardians of Mankind, ex-Amberian Dawn, ex-Gamma Ray (live), ex-Elenium, ex-Disease
Tracklist:
01. Steelhammer (3:24) 02. A Cry of a Nation (5:41) 03. Metal Machine (4:46) 04. Basta Ya (4:33) 05. Heavy Rain (2:25) 06. Devil's Bite (5:06) 07. Death Ride (4:09) 08. King of Mean (4:07) 09. Timekeeper (4:26) 10. Never Cross My Way (4:23) 11. Take My Medicine (5:08) 12. Shadows Come Alive (4:24) (Bonus Track) 13. Stay True (4:05) 14. When Love Becomes a Lie (4:13) 15. Book of Faith (5:15)
U.D.O. - Steelhammer - Live From Moscow (2CD) (2014)
Year : 2014 Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 281 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
Russia has the heart of Udo Dirk Schneider and his band UDO hold an entire special place. U. D.O. were among the first Western bands ever, have toured there - giving them the Russian public has never forgotten. Thus, it is only logical addresses that may D.O. to date, just crown their longest and most successful tour in Russia and this hold on DVD.The search for excellence festival appearances and headlining shows abgefeierte from fans and press new line-up comes up with an unusual setlist. Among many old and long since played classics, fan favorites and tracks from the current hit album "Steel Hammer".U. D.O. present themselves in a great shape and prove again why they are one of Europe's strongest live bands.
01. Intro 02. Steelhammer 03. King Of Mean 04. Future Land 05. A Cry Of A Nation 06. Trip To Nowhere 07. They Want War 08. Never Cross My Way 09. Stranger 10. 1Stay True 11. In the Darkness 12. Azrael
CD2:
01. No Limits 02. Mean Machine 03. Burning Heat 04. Metal Machine 05. Devil's Bite 06. Go Back To Hell 07. Timebomb 08. Holy 09. Metal Heart (Accept Cover)
Year : 2014 Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + fronts + Videos Size : 136 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
Udo just finished the work on the new U.D.O. album "Decadent". He is back from Denmark where the album got mastered by Jacob Hansen. Before the band spent many weeks in different studios (Double U Studio, Ibiza and Redhead Audio Productions in Wilhelmshaven) in order to record the best album of U.D.O. so far. The new album will be released January 23rd, 2015.The song "Decadent" will also be available as digital single.
Year : 2015 Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 161 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
Udo just finished the work on the new U.D.O. album "Decadent". He is back from Denmark where the album got mastered by Jacob Hansen. Before the band spent many weeks in different studios (Double U Studio, Ibiza and Redhead Audio Productions in Wilhelmshaven) in order to record the best album of U.D.O. so far. The new album will be released January 23rd, 2015.The song "Decadent" will also be available as digital single.
01. Speeder 03:44 02. Decadent 04:49 03. House of Fake 04:25 04. Mystery 04:35 05. Pain 05:10 06. Secrets in Paradise 05:00 07. Meaning of Life 04:33 08. Breathless 05:19 09. Let Me Out 03:55 (Bonus Track) 10. Under Your Skin 04:22 11. Untouchable 05:09 12. Shadow Eyes 04:20 (Bonus Track) 13. Rebels of the Night 04:40 14. Words in Flame 07:35
Year : 2015 (Japan Edition) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 170 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
Udo just finished the work on the new U.D.O. album "Decadent". He is back from Denmark where the album got mastered by Jacob Hansen. Before the band spent many weeks in different studios (Double U Studio, Ibiza and Redhead Audio Productions in Wilhelmshaven) in order to record the best album of U.D.O. so far. The new album will be released January 23rd, 2015.The song "Decadent" will also be available as digital single.
01. Speeder 03:44 02. Decadent 04:49 03. House of Fake 04:25 04. Mystery 04:35 05. Pain 05:10 06. Secrets in Paradise 05:00 07. Meaning of Life 04:33 08. Breathless 05:19 09. Fallen Angels 04:55 (Japan Bonus Tracks) 10. Under Your Skin 04:22 11. Untouchable 05:09 12. Let Me Out 03:55 (Japan Bonus Tracks) 13. Shadow Eyes 04:20 (Japan Bonus Tracks) 14. Rebels of the Night 04:40 15. Words in Flame 07:35
Year : 2018 (Japan Edition) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
U.D.O. is back with their sixteenth studio album, ‘Steelfactory’, which will be set for release on August 31, 2018.Udo Dirkschneider has been touring the world for the past two years under the name Dirkschneider, where he has been touring his Accept material for the final time. What was meant to be just a few shows in the beginning ended up being a full-blown world tour, with thousands of fans worldwide seeing Dirkschneider present his Accept catalogue live for the final time.With that tour nearing its end, it seems like the right time for some new material from U.D.O.; a good way to close that chapter and move forward with the bands illustrious 31-year career. With their new album ‘Steelfactory’ coming out at the end of August, it’s clear where the band have received some of their inspiration.With AFM confirming that ‘Steelfactory’ is clearly influenced by the band’s time touring as Dirkschnieder, it’s a good indicator of what we can expect to hear – a no-fuss heavy metal album with big riffs, big drums, banging bass lines and big sing-along moments.“Tongue Reaper” is the first song on the album and sets a frenetic pace. If you’ve read any of my reviews in the past, you will know I’m sucker for a classic metal album, and the 30-second introduction of “Tongue Reaper” is a great start. I’m also a huge fan of Dirkschneider’s raspy, grated vocal style and when he commences proceedings on this track, it brings a big smile to my face.Track two is “Make the Move”, and the first thing I notice is the punchy bass line courtesy Fitty Wienhold. Musically, “Make the Move” is solid track. It’s got a great riff, fist-pumping drums; and that bass is a ripper. The lyrics are a little bit on the cheesy side, but that is to be expected on an U.D.O. album somewhere, right?Tracks three and five are where things get a little bit interesting. “Keeper of my Soul” has a sitar or mandolin playing the main riff and has a dark, slower cadence. Dirkschneider’s vocals are on point and I really like how the whole song has come together.On track five, “Raise the Game”, the main melody has a distinct sound to it – as if it’s inspired by middle eastern music. Again, we have a darker, powerful riff keeping the track together. Dirkschneider growls “no more fear/no more tears” before launching into the chorus, which is one fists in the air, headbanging experience before we hear that interesting melody again to close out the chorus.“Rising High” is a fast-paced, soaring, fun song on the album. It’s full of classic heavy metal clichés and would be a solid heavy metal bingo candidate. Complete with fast drums, an anthemic chorus, thundering bass and chugging guitars, it ticks all the boxes of the prescribed U.D.O. formula.Another fun track on the album is “A Bite of Evil.” Wait. Is this… a song about werewolves? With lyrics like “coming out at midnight…by sunrise I’ll be gone” and “now my fangs are growing/my fur is turning black” I have a feeling we have a scary story for heavy metal kids here! Musically, this song is really well put together, but I’m not sure if I can get behind Dirkschneider’s retelling of Teen Wolf in song just yet!‘Steelfactory’ has thirteen tracks on the album and comes in at just shy of an hour. It’s a consistent album, following the precise formula that U.D.O. developed and replicated throughout their career. As an Accept fan, I appreciate the influence and hat-tip to Dirkschneider’s past with this album. If you’re looking for a no-frills, no BS album to rock out to, ‘Steelfactory’ has you covered.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: ex-Accept Fitty Wienhold - Bass (1996-present) - See also: ex-Bullet Sven Dirkschneider - Drums Andrey Smirnov - Guitars (2013-present) - See also: Everlost, Андрей Смирнов, Галактика, Земляне, ex-Shadow Host, ex-Tantal, ex-Д.И.В.А., ex-Мастер, ex-Эпидемия (live)
Tracklist:
01. Tongue Reaper 02. Make The Move 03. Keeper Of My Soul 04. In The Heat Of The Night 05. Raise The Game 06. Blood On Fire 07. Rising High 08. Hungry And Angry 09. One Heart One Soul 10. A Bite Of Evil 11. What A Hell Of A Night (Japan Bonus Track) 12. Eraser 13. Rose In The Desert 14. The Way
Year : 2018 (Limited Edition Digipak) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
U.D.O. is back with their sixteenth studio album, ‘Steelfactory’, which will be set for release on August 31, 2018.Udo Dirkschneider has been touring the world for the past two years under the name Dirkschneider, where he has been touring his Accept material for the final time. What was meant to be just a few shows in the beginning ended up being a full-blown world tour, with thousands of fans worldwide seeing Dirkschneider present his Accept catalogue live for the final time.With that tour nearing its end, it seems like the right time for some new material from U.D.O.; a good way to close that chapter and move forward with the bands illustrious 31-year career. With their new album ‘Steelfactory’ coming out at the end of August, it’s clear where the band have received some of their inspiration.With AFM confirming that ‘Steelfactory’ is clearly influenced by the band’s time touring as Dirkschnieder, it’s a good indicator of what we can expect to hear – a no-fuss heavy metal album with big riffs, big drums, banging bass lines and big sing-along moments.“Tongue Reaper” is the first song on the album and sets a frenetic pace. If you’ve read any of my reviews in the past, you will know I’m sucker for a classic metal album, and the 30-second introduction of “Tongue Reaper” is a great start. I’m also a huge fan of Dirkschneider’s raspy, grated vocal style and when he commences proceedings on this track, it brings a big smile to my face.Track two is “Make the Move”, and the first thing I notice is the punchy bass line courtesy Fitty Wienhold. Musically, “Make the Move” is solid track. It’s got a great riff, fist-pumping drums; and that bass is a ripper. The lyrics are a little bit on the cheesy side, but that is to be expected on an U.D.O. album somewhere, right?Tracks three and five are where things get a little bit interesting. “Keeper of my Soul” has a sitar or mandolin playing the main riff and has a dark, slower cadence. Dirkschneider’s vocals are on point and I really like how the whole song has come together.On track five, “Raise the Game”, the main melody has a distinct sound to it – as if it’s inspired by middle eastern music. Again, we have a darker, powerful riff keeping the track together. Dirkschneider growls “no more fear/no more tears” before launching into the chorus, which is one fists in the air, headbanging experience before we hear that interesting melody again to close out the chorus.“Rising High” is a fast-paced, soaring, fun song on the album. It’s full of classic heavy metal clichés and would be a solid heavy metal bingo candidate. Complete with fast drums, an anthemic chorus, thundering bass and chugging guitars, it ticks all the boxes of the prescribed U.D.O. formula.Another fun track on the album is “A Bite of Evil.” Wait. Is this… a song about werewolves? With lyrics like “coming out at midnight…by sunrise I’ll be gone” and “now my fangs are growing/my fur is turning black” I have a feeling we have a scary story for heavy metal kids here! Musically, this song is really well put together, but I’m not sure if I can get behind Dirkschneider’s retelling of Teen Wolf in song just yet!‘Steelfactory’ has thirteen tracks on the album and comes in at just shy of an hour. It’s a consistent album, following the precise formula that U.D.O. developed and replicated throughout their career. As an Accept fan, I appreciate the influence and hat-tip to Dirkschneider’s past with this album. If you’re looking for a no-frills, no BS album to rock out to, ‘Steelfactory’ has you covered.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: ex-Accept Fitty Wienhold - Bass (1996-present) - See also: ex-Bullet Sven Dirkschneider - Drums Andrey Smirnov - Guitars (2013-present) - See also: Everlost, Андрей Смирнов, Галактика, Земляне, ex-Shadow Host, ex-Tantal, ex-Д.И.В.А., ex-Мастер, ex-Эпидемия (live)
Tracklist:
01. Tongue Reaper 02. Make the Move 03. Keeper of My Soul 04. In the Heat of the Night 05. Raise the Game 06. Blood on Fire 07. Rising High 08. The Devil Is an Angel (Bonus Track) 09. Hungry and Angry 10. One Heart One Soul 11. Pictures in My Dreams (Bonus Track) 12. A Bite of Evil 13. Eraser 14. Rose in the Desert 15. The Way
U.D.O. & Das Musikkorps Der Bundeswehr - We Are One (Japan Edition) (2020)
Year : 2020 (Japan Edition) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
There comes a time in nearly every veteran metal musician’s life when the urge to collaborate with an orchestra becomes irresistible. It’s actually quite surprising that Udo Dirkschneider waited so long to conjure a project as unashamedly overblown as his new effort “We Are One”, but if anyone has earned the right to tick off the few remaining goals from his to-do list, it’s the none-more-metal ex-ACCEPT frontman.Admittedly, the appeal of U.D.O. — Dirkschneider’s titular crew, on and off, since 1987 — has always been noticeably narrower than that of his former band, but he is one of metal’s most adored vocalists nonetheless, with a towering legacy and some of the genre’s greatest ever anthems on his CV.Teaming up here with DAS MUSIKKORPS DER BUNDESWEHR (the official Concert Band of the German Armed Forces), and with former ACCEPT colleagues Peter Baltes and Stefan Kaufmann involved in the creative process, they created an interesting spin-off: this isn’t excatly a ‘metal band with orchestra’, but a ‘metal band with a military band’.While “We Are One” is rooted firmly in the unapologetic catchiness and punch of traditional melodic metal, there’s a similar attention to detail and organic fluidity to the MUSIKKORPS’s contributions that makes everything sound wholly natural.The fact that these are all original songs, rather than fluffed-up renditions of old classics, means that “We Are One” stands or falls on its own merits.Assuming that you do enjoy the sound of a German heavy metal legend shrieking majestically over some thunderous, symphonic hard rock anthems, it’s really hard to find fault with it.Vocally, I give Udo full credit. At 68 years of age, he can still rasp and croak, sometimes sounding as nasty as he did back in the salad days of Accept.Everything from cast-iron crowd-pleasers “We Are One” and “Children Of The World” through to the stately grind of “Rebel Town” and the razor’s edge bombast of instrumental “Natural Forces”, Udo’s perfectly justifiable self-indulgence has led to an explosive and wildly entertaining celebration of unity, strength and deafening crescendos.Yes, there are moments that are so unapologetically cheesy you may feel like you are teetering on the abyss of a giant, iron-plated fondue, but therein lies the joy. We are one. Udo gets it. Now with added trumpets. And bagpipes.I’m not the biggest fan of Udo’s post-Accept career, but you could always count on getting a few fun songs on every album. Same apply to ‘We Are One’.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: ex-Accept Tilen Hudrap – bass Dee Dammers – guitars Andrey Smirnov – guitars Sven Dirkschneider – drums
Guests:
Stefan Kaufmann (Accept) – drums, songwriting Peter Baltes (Accept) – bass, songwriting Das Musikkorps der Bundeswehr Band
Tracklist:
01. Pandemonium 02. We Are One 03. Love and Sin 04. Future Is the Reason Why 05. Children of the World 06. Blindfold (The Last Defender) 07. Blackout 08. Mother Earth 09. Rebel Town 10. Natural Forces 11. Neon Diamond (Featuring Manuela Markewitz) 12. Beyond Gravity 13. Here We Go Again 14. We Strike Back 15. Beyond Good and Evil
Year : 2021 Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + scans Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by ex-ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, will release its fifth live album, "Live in Bulgaria 2020 - Pandemic Survival Show", on March 19 via AFM Records.Last year forced many to face tough challenges, but U.D.O. managed to play a great show on September 18, 2020 under pandemic conditions in front of 2,500 fans at the Roman Amphitheatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, making it not only one of the world's grandest shows under coronavirus, but also certainly beyond compare. This is exactly the feeling that the live recording captures.The mood and emotions captured on the live DVD can barely be put into words. It is the only concert that U.D.O. played in 2020 and is an impressive example of what, with a huge amount of effort and planning, can actually be done during the pandemic. For decades, U.D.O. was renowned for playing up to 200 shows worldwide every year but in 2020, they too have been brought to a standstill.Up until a few days before the concert in Plovdiv, it was not clear whether it could take place at all. Could the necessary hygiene regime be implemented? Could the band, whose musicians live in four different countries, even enter Germany? What would it be like, after more than nine months since the musicians had seen each other (by far the longest time since the band's existence) to be back on stage together?"It felt more than strange not seeing my fellow musicians for so long and not playing with them," says Udo. "Normal is exactly the largest part of my life. It was suddenly switched off. The interpersonal relationships, sitting together, everything that you share with your colleagues away from the stage, suddenly disappeared."When, after all the trials and tribulations in Plovdiv, the band finally took the stage, a never-ending wave of euphoria from the audience swelled towards them, leading everything to feel a little unreal. "We just felt goose bumps," says Udo. "You could tell by the people that they could hardly believe they were finally going to see a concert again. The mood that emanated from each one of them and us gave us all an incredible boost. None of us have ever experienced anything like this before."The setlist this evening was also unique. In addition to songs that were performed during the "Steelfactory" tour, there were a number of tracks that had rarely been played live, and because the situation was extra special, U.D.O. delighted the audience by playing some ACCEPT hits."Live in Bulgaria 2020 - Pandemic Survival Show" will be made available as a CD/DVD, Blue-ray/CD and limited vinyl (audio only).
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals Andrey Smirnov - Guitars Sven Dirkschneider - Drums Tilen Hudrap - Bass Dee Dammers - Guitars
Tracklist:
CD1:
01. Tongue Reaper 02. Make The Move 03. Midnight Mover 04. Wrong Side Of Midnight 05. Metal Machine 06. Independence Day 07. Rose In The Desert 08. Vendetta 09. Rising High 10. Prologue: The Great Unknown 11. In The Darkness 12. I Give As Good As I Get 13. Princess Of The Dawn
CD2:
01. Timebomb 02. Drum Solo 03. Bass Solo 04. Hungry And Angry 05. One Heart One Soul 06. Man And Machine 07. Animal House 08. They Want War 09. Metal Heart 10. Fast As Shark 11. Balls To The Wall 12. Outro (Stillness Of Time)
Year : 2021 Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
"Game Over" that's what rock icon Udo Dirkschneider (original voice of iconic band Accept) proclaims on his upcoming new U.D.O. record. The statement behind has got many different meanings. But one thing becomes clear immediately: U.D.O. is not doing things by halves and so they give everything they have. During hundreds of shows worldwide, some of them in the most remote places of Russia and South-America, the band has become one unit and a conglomerate of passionate musicians and friends. Each of them knows exactly, when and how to play his instrument to match to the sound of the band perfectly.Songs like "Metal Never Dies", "Kids And Guns" or "Prophecy" are precise, powerful, catchy and bursting of energy. And most notably they are timeless. All the songs on this record feature a distinctive character, that convinces today as well as it will convince tomorrow.And why "Game Over"? Udo Dirkschneider strikes a sour note on this opus. He is not so much into embellishment. If mankind does not rethink several aspects, it may have fatal consequences. For example "Kids And Guns" is about the increasing number of gun possession in the USA and the associated shootings, that do not stop at nothing and do harm to schools and especially kids.Without question, Udo Dirkschneider is a cosmopolitan and he sees the world in its entirety. Therefore "Game Over" has become an international production with and huge amount of greatness.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: Dirkschneider & the Old Gang, Dirkschneider, Metal All Stars, ex-Accept, ex-Band X Andrey Smirnov - Guitars (2012-present) - See also: Andrey Smirnov, Everlost, Flash of Aggression, Nebesa, Andrey Smirnoff's The Loner, Земляне, ex-Shadow Host, ex-Д.И.В.А., ex-Мастер, ex-Blaze Bayley (live), ex-Paul Di'Anno (live), ex-Эпидемия (live), ex-Галактика Tilen Hudrap - Bass (2018-present) - See also: Thraw, Keller, Wartune, Scepsis, James Rivera's SJS (live), ex-Paradox, ex-Pestilence, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Testament (live) Dee Dammers - Guitars (2018-present) - See also: Dirty D'Sire, The Treatment Sven Dirkschneider - Drums (2015-present) - See also: Dirkschneider & the Old Gang, .damaged, Dirkschneider (live), ex-Saxon (live)
Tracklist:
01. Fear Detector 02. Holy Invaders 03. Prophecy 04. Empty Eyes 05. I See Red 06. Metal Never Dies 07. Kids And Guns 08. Like A Beast 09. Don't Wanna Say Goodbye 10. Unbroken 11. Marching Tank 12. Thunder Road 13. Midnight Stranger 14. Speed Seeker 15. Time Control 16. Metal Damnation
Year : 2021 (Japan Edition) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 140 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
"Game Over" that's what rock icon Udo Dirkschneider (original voice of iconic band Accept) proclaims on his upcoming new U.D.O. record. The statement behind has got many different meanings. But one thing becomes clear immediately: U.D.O. is not doing things by halves and so they give everything they have. During hundreds of shows worldwide, some of them in the most remote places of Russia and South-America, the band has become one unit and a conglomerate of passionate musicians and friends. Each of them knows exactly, when and how to play his instrument to match to the sound of the band perfectly.Songs like "Metal Never Dies", "Kids And Guns" or "Prophecy" are precise, powerful, catchy and bursting of energy. And most notably they are timeless. All the songs on this record feature a distinctive character, that convinces today as well as it will convince tomorrow.And why "Game Over"? Udo Dirkschneider strikes a sour note on this opus. He is not so much into embellishment. If mankind does not rethink several aspects, it may have fatal consequences. For example "Kids And Guns" is about the increasing number of gun possession in the USA and the associated shootings, that do not stop at nothing and do harm to schools and especially kids.Without question, Udo Dirkschneider is a cosmopolitan and he sees the world in its entirety. Therefore "Game Over" has become an international production with and huge amount of greatness.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: Dirkschneider & the Old Gang, Dirkschneider, Metal All Stars, ex-Accept, ex-Band X Andrey Smirnov - Guitars (2012-present) - See also: Andrey Smirnov, Everlost, Flash of Aggression, Nebesa, Andrey Smirnoff's The Loner, Земляне, ex-Shadow Host, ex-Д.И.В.А., ex-Мастер, ex-Blaze Bayley (live), ex-Paul Di'Anno (live), ex-Эпидемия (live), ex-Галактика Tilen Hudrap - Bass (2018-present) - See also: Thraw, Keller, Wartune, Scepsis, James Rivera's SJS (live), ex-Paradox, ex-Pestilence, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Testament (live) Dee Dammers - Guitars (2018-present) - See also: Dirty D'Sire, The Treatment Sven Dirkschneider - Drums (2015-present) - See also: Dirkschneider & the Old Gang, .damaged, Dirkschneider (live), ex-Saxon (live)
Tracklist:
01. Fear Detector 02. Holy Invaders 03. Prophecy 04. Empty Eyes 05. I See Red 06. Metal Never Dies 07. Kids And Guns 08. Like A Beast 09. Don't Wanna Say Goodbye 10. Unbroken 11. Marching Tank 12. Thunder Road 13. Midnight Stranger 14. Speed Seeker 15. Time Control 16. Metal Damnation 17. Wilder Life (Japan Bonus Track)
U.D.O. - Navy Metal Night (2CD) (Digipak Edition) (2015)
Year : 2015 Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 170 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
U.D.O., the German metal band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release a new DVD/2CD titled "Navy Metal Night" on July 31 in Europe and August 18 in the U.S. via AFM.In February 2014, U.D.O. played a very special sold out show, accompanied by a German navy orchestra (Marinemusikkorps Nordsee). The symphonic sound of the orchestra and the choir merged with the songs of U.D.O. and made the evening a unique unforgettable experience for the audience.This bombastic live event will now be made available for all fans of U.D.O., either on DVD or Blu-ray plus two CDs. And at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken. Germany, the unique musical collaboration can be seen live on stage again, this time with the German Federal Armed Forces Orchestra."I was simply overwhelmed by the whole event; it's like a dream came true," Udo said. "It’s really more than words can say. This DVD will be something special to me, definitely a highlight of my career.""Navy Metal Night" was produced by Mattes and Björn Schlüter and co-produced by Udo Dirkschneider. It was mixed by Mattes and Björn at Redhead Studio A in Wilhelmshaven and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: Metal All Stars, ex-Accept, ex-Sabaton (live)
Fitty Wienhold Bass (1996-present) - See also: ex-Bullet
Andrey Smirnov Guitars (2012-present) - See also: Everlost, Flash of Aggression, Андрей Смирнов, Галактика, Blaze Bayley (live), Земляне, ex-Shadow Host, ex-Д.И.В.А., ex-Мастер, ex-Эпидемия (live)
Kasperi Heikkinen Guitars (2013-present) - See also: Conquest, Merging Flare, ex-Iconofear, Guardians of Mankind, ex-Amberian Dawn, ex-Gamma Ray (live), ex-Elenium, ex-Disease
Sven Dirkschneider Drums (2015-present) - See also: .damaged, ex-Saxon (live)
Tracklist:
CD1:
01. Intro (Das Boot) 02. Das Boot 03. Future Land 04. Independence Day 05. Animal Instinct 06. The Hall Of The Mountain King 07. Heart Of Gold 08. Man And Machine 09. Dancing With An Angel 10. Faceless World
CD2:
01. Ride 02. Days Of Hope And Glory 03. Cut Me Out 04. Trainride In Russia (Poezd Po Rossii) 05. Stillness Of Time 06. King Of Mean 07. Book Of Faith 08. Animal House
Year : 2022 (Japan Edition) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 354 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
The Legacy - there's no better way to sum up U.D.O.'s 30th anniversary in the international metal world. 33 tracks from over three decades of music history bundled on two CDs. A tribute to the incomparable career of an incomparable band.One thing has been clear for a long time: U.D.O. don't do things by halves and haven't lost any of their power even after more than 30 years of band history! Through hundreds of shows worldwide - even to the most remote areas of Russia or South America - and a discography of over 20 albums, the band has proven every time that they belong not only in the national, but international Metalolymp. Albums like "Steelfactory", "Man And Machine" or "Animal House" are timeless albums - precise, punchy, catchy and powerful. Almost every album made it into the German album charts with one or the other placing in the Top 10! Not for nothing are national and international prominent colleagues like Doro or Lordi followers and supporters of U.D.O.'s music.There is no question that another tribute has to be paid to the prophet of German metal and the highlights of this successful career have been compiled on one sound carrier. A total of 33 tracks from albums like Mastercutor, Holy, Solid or Game Over paired with nostalgic photos make this compilation a must-have in the CD cabinet not only for old fans of the band.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: Metal All Stars, ex-Accept, ex-Sabaton (live) Andrey Smirnov - Guitars (2012-present) - See also: Everlost, Flash of Aggression, Андрей Смирнов, Галактика, Blaze Bayley (live), Земляне, ex-Shadow Host, ex-Д.И.В.А., ex-Мастер, ex-Эпидемия (live) Tilen Hudrap - Bass (2018-present) - See also: Thraw, Keller, Wartune, Scepsis, James Rivera's SJS (live), ex-Paradox, ex-Pestilence, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Testament (live) Dee Dammers - Guitars (2018-present) - See also: Dirty D'Sire, The Treatment Sven Dirkschneider - Drums (2015-present) - See also: Dirkschneider & the Old Gang, .damaged, ex-Saxon (live)
Tracklist:
CD1:
01. Fear Detector 02. Metal Never Dies 03. Wilder Life (bonus track) 04. Pandemonium 05. One Heart One Soul 06. Make The Move 07. What a Hell of a Night (bonus track) 08. Pain 09. Decadent 10. Falling Angels (bonus track) 11. Metal Machine 12. Steelhammer 13. Dust and Rust (bonus track) 14. I Give as Good as I Get 15. Rock’n’roll Soldiers 16. Dominator
CD2:
01. Mastercutor 02. Vendetta 03. 24/7 04. Blind Eyes 05. Man and Machine 06. Like a Lion 07. Shout It Out 08. Holy 09. Freelance Man 10. Independence Day 11. Metal Eater 12. Future Land 13. Blitz of Lightning 14. We’re History 15. Break the Rules 16. Go Back to Hell 17. They Want War
Year : 2023 (Japan Edition) Style : Heavy Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 134 mb
Bio:
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.Starting with the first albums Animal House in 1987 and Mean Machine in 1988 U.D.O. proved to be pure heavy metal without any Trend-Sound influences. Both albums continued where Accept had left off in 1986 with Russian Roulette. Apart from Udo, Animal House was recorded by Peter Szigeti (guitars), Frank Rittel from Warlock on (bass), Mathias Dieth from Sinner and Gravestone (guitars) and Thomas Franke (drums).From 1987 - 1989 they toured with the following line-up: Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Mathias Dieth (guitar), Andy Susemihl (guitar), Dieter Rubach (bass) and Thomas Franke (drums). They toured with Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford and Zodiac Mindwarp.By Mean Machine (released in 1988) the band had a different line-up: only Udo, Mathias Dieth and Andy Susemihl remained. New additions were Thomas Smuszynski (bass) and Stefan Schwarzmann (drums).U.D.O. achieved success with the album Faceless World, produced by ex-Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. U.D.O.'s follow-up album was Timebomb, and it was their last for five years.
Album:
After touring Australia and Japan as well as kicking off this year's festival season by introducing new bassist Peter Baltes last month, U.D.O. - the iconic heavy metal five-piece led by legendary vocalist Udo Dirkschneider - let the next cat out of the bag today: In between various live activities throughout the year, the band has been very productive having recorded a massive 13-track album at various locations. Crafted with producer and mixing engineer Martin Pfeiffer at Redhead Studio (Wilhelmshaven, Germany) and mastered by Stefan Kaufmann at ROXX Studio (Solingen, Germany), the record also includes a guest appearance by violinist Stefan Pintev on the closing track while bass tracks were recorded by Baltes. Artwork was provided by Martin Häusler who was also responsible for shooting band photos in support of the new album campaign.
Line-Up:
Udo Dirkschneider - Vocals (1987-1991, 1996-present) - See also: Metal All Stars, ex-Accept, ex-Sabaton (live) Andrey Smirnov - Guitars (2012-present) - See also: Everlost, Flash of Aggression, Андрей Смирнов, Галактика, Blaze Bayley (live), Земляне, ex-Shadow Host, ex-Д.И.В.А., ex-Мастер, ex-Эпидемия (live) Dee Dammers - Guitars (2018-present) - See also: Dirty D'Sire, The Treatment Peter Baltes - Bass (2023-present) - See also: Ashrain, Dirkschneider & the Old Gang, ex-Accept, ex-DeuxMonkey, ex-Don Dokken Sven Dirkschneider - Drums (2015-present) - See also: Dirkschneider & the Old Gang, .damaged, ex-Saxon (live)
Tracklist:
01. Isolation Man 02. The Flood 03. The Double Dealer's Club 04. Fight For The Right 05. Forever Free 06. Punchline 07. Sad Man's Show 08. The Betrayer 09. Heroes Of Freedom 10. Better Start To Run 11. The Battle Understood 12. Living Hell 13. Touchdown
