U.D.O. return with the upcoming 5th live album of the heavy metal legend. The year 2020 faced many with tough challenges, but U.D.O. managed to play a great show under pandemic conditions in front of the breathtaking backdrop of the amphitheater in Plovdiv/Bulgaria, making it not only one of the…
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Best of 2020: Marko Syrjälä
1. AC/DC: Power Up Who could have believed that after all the changes and difficulties the band went through in recent years, we would still see a new AC / DC record? And what kind of record? POWER UP is simply the band’s best release since 1990’s RAZOR’S EDGE. The…
U.D.O.-We Are One
Reviewed: July, 2020 Released: 2020, SPV Rating: 3/5 Reviewer: JP There is a bit of confusion in some circles about what this actually is. Well, I’m treating it as an U.D.O. album. Some people who don’t like orchestras (etc) are already trying to practice historical revisionism and say this is…
U.D.O.-Live In Sofia-The Covideo Chronicles-Day Nine (April 9, 2020)
Reviewed: June, 2020 Released: 2012, AFM Rating: 4/5 (Just the DVD) Reviewer: JP Over the years I’ve done a number of more ambitious series of reviews instead of simple stand-alone reviews. This is perhaps my most ambitious project yet. This series of reviews was born out of three seemingly dissimilar…
U.D.O.-Steelhammer Live From Moscow-The Covideo Chronicles-Day 24 (April 24, 2020)
Reviewed: June, 2020 Released: 2014, AFM Records Rating: 4/5 (Just the DVD) Reviewer: JP Over the years I’ve done a number of more ambitious series of reviews instead of simple stand-alone reviews. This is perhaps my most ambitious project yet. This series of reviews was born out of three seemingly…
U.D.O.-Navy Metal Night-The Covideo Chronicles-Day 50 (May 20th, 2020)
Reviewed: June, 2020 Released: 2015, AFM Rating: 4/5 (Just the DVD) Reviewer: JP Over the years I’ve done a number of more ambitious series of reviews instead of simple stand-alone reviews. This is perhaps my most ambitious project yet. This series of reviews was born out of three seemingly dissimilar…
David Reece on New CD, Cacophony of Souls – I Knew I Needed To Give This CD More Metal Balls!
Interviewed by Robert Cavuoto Ex-Accept vocalist David Reece will be releasing his latest solo CD, Cacophony of Souls, on March 13th. This release has him teaming up with Ex-U.D.O. guitarist Andy Susemihl for this fiery CD, packed with powerful riffs, soaring vocals and metal balls! It is just what you…
U.D.O. with support act’s on Steelfactory World Tour – 2018/19 Europe leg 1 at Kulturbolaget Malmo, Sweden
U.D.O. – headline act Steelfactory World Tour -2018/19 Europe leg 1 Reece – special guest Red Partizan – support act Kulturbolaget, Malmo,Sweden 13/3 – 2019 Live review and pictures by: Anders Sandvall It’s time for the venerable Udo Dirkschneider to take another trip around Europe with his German panzer metal…
Vocalist David Reece discusses his time with Accept, Bonfire, Bangalore Choir and more.
DAVID REECE David Reece is an American vocalist, best known for his time with the band Accept, appearing on their album “Eat the Heat” (1989). Reece has been active in the music scene professionally since the late 1980s. He has recorded and performed with several bands, including Bangalore Choir, Bonfire,…
Udo Dirkschneider discusses the return of U.D.O. and more
UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS BY MARKO SYRJALA U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by legendary lead vocalist Udo Dirkschneider following his departure from Accept in 1987. The group has released sixteen studio albums, several live albums and toured extensively around the world. In 2015 the band announced…
Udo Dirkschneider of U.D.O. – It will be a Nightmare to Decide which Songs off Steelfactory should be Played Live!
Interview by Robert Cavuoto Udo Dirkschneider and his band U.D.O. has released one of their strongest CDs to date entitled, Steelfactory. The monstrous new CD was just released on August 31, 2018, via AFM Records / Soulfood Music. While touring this past year as the band Dirkschneider, Udo performed all…
U.D.O. – SteelFactory
Reviewed: September, 2018 Released: 2018, AFM Records Rating: 4/5 Reviewer: Kieron Hayes U.D.O., formed by Udo Dirkschneider after he left Accept, is one of those bands I see so much of. They’ve been around about as long as I have, and in that time have put out (including this) 16…
U.D.O. release their new single and lyric video for ‘Make The Move’
U.D.O. release their new single and lyric video for ‘Make The Move’. New album ‘Steelfactory’ is out 31st August on AFM Records. You can check out the new video here: After more than 40 years in the business and with a renowned breakthrough in the early 80’s with ACCEPT behind…
U.D.O. New official Video
AFM RECORDS is damn proud to present you the NEW official Video “One Heart One Soul” from the German metal gods U.D.O.! Taken from the new album “Steelfactory” which hit the streets August 31st.2018 worldwide! Check out and bang your head!
Dirkschneider w. Elm St. in Calgary, Alberta
Dirkschneider w. Elm St. Marquee Beer Gardens Calgary, Alberta March 15th, 2018 by JP Photos by Jeff Good things come to those who wait. I’ve been a fan of Accept since the early days. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Accept back in 1989 in Toronto (opening for…