In a recent interview with Greece’s Rockpages TV, the one and only, the legend in his own lunchbox, Udo Dirkschneider, was quizzed about future U.D.O. shenanigans. 🙄 Turns out, after his never-ending DIRKSCHNEIDER tour (you know, the one where he milks ACCEPT songs for all they’re worth), he *might* consider writing some new U.D.O. stuff. Sometime. Maybe. If he’s not too busy counting his money. 💰
So, “Touchdown,” the latest masterpiece (air quotes firmly in place), was apparently recorded in various locations. Because, you know, one studio wasn’t good enough for this sonic assault. Martin “Mattes” Pfeiffer, whoever that is, produced it. And get this, former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes, who probably regrets every life choice that led him to this point, played bass. Artwork was done by some dude who also took band photos. Groundbreaking stuff, people. 🤣
In the thrilling saga of bandmate musical chairs, Baltes officially joined U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER in April 2023. Apparently, he was a “temporary replacement” for Tilen Hudrap, who had the audacity to get hospitalized. Talk about inconvenient! 🚑 Udo clearly saw an opportunity to exploit some old ACCEPT nostalgia. Smart move, Udo. Real smart. 👍
DIRKSCHNEIDER, for those living under a rock (or perhaps just trying to avoid Udo’s voice), is the band where Udo exclusively performs ACCEPT material. Because, let’s be honest, that’s all anyone really cares about. 🤷♂️
Remember that time Udo said his initial DIRKSCHNEIDER tour would be his last time playing ACCEPT songs? Yeah, he lied. Shocking, I know. It’s been a decade of “final” performances. Guess the lure of those sweet, sweet nostalgia dollars was too strong. 🤑
And now, hold onto your hats, folks, because DIRKSCHNEIDER has reimagined ACCEPT’s “Balls To The Wall.” Because the original wasn’t good enough? Or maybe Udo just needed another excuse to tour. Either way, they’re playing the whole album, because why not? They are dragging this corpse all over the world in 2025 and 2026. Prepare yourselves. 😴
Meanwhile, back in the real world, Wolf Hoffmann is the sole original member of ACCEPT. He’s probably sitting at home, shaking his head and wondering where it all went wrong. 🤔
But hey, ACCEPT sold millions of albums! They inspired countless musicians! Their energetic live performances! Blah, blah, blah. Let’s be real, it’s all about “Balls To The Wall.” And Udo milking it for all it’s worth. 🐄
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
Chord F. Discord: proving that laughter, much like a poorly tuned ukulele, is truly universal.
