𝗨𝗗𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥! With fire in his voice and steel in his soul, the legendary former Accept frontman and U.D.O. commander has just announced a brand-new album for 2025 — a thunderous collection of riffs, anthems, and battle cries that promises to shake the foundations of heavy metal once again. Fans across the globe are already calling it “the triumphant roar of a true icon.”

That’s exciting news for heavy metal fans! Udo Dirkschneider has two significant projects coming out in 2025.

New Album: Babylon

Udo has announced a new album with his side project, Dirkschneider & The Old Gang, titled Babylon. This record is set for release on October 3, 2025, and is the band’s debut album. The group features Udo alongside former Accept and U.D.O. bandmates.

Balls to the Wall Reloaded

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic Accept album, Udo has released Balls to the Wall Reloaded. This is a newly recorded version of the original album, featuring an all-star lineup of guest musicians from the metal world, including:

* Joakim Brodén (Sabaton)

* Biff Byford (Saxon)

* Mille Petrozza (Kreator)

* Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)

* Michael Kiske (Helloween)

* Doro Pesch

* And more!

This album came out on February 28, 2025, and Udo is also touring under the “Dirkschneider” name to perform these classic A

ccept songs.