Udo Dirkschneider is the original voice of German metal band Accept, and an icon in the heavy metal world. After recording ten studio records, he would eventually leave Accept and go on to great success with his solo band U.D.O., recording more than 20 records over more than 35 years. Now, he has formed Dirkschneider and the Old Gang and is set to release a new album called Babylon on October 3rd via Reigning Phoenix Music.
In this interview, Udo talks about the details of the new record Babylon, what it’s like to have a female lead vocalist in the group, if we might get a memoir, his thoughts on hitting the road, and much more!
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!