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Situation Russia/Ukraine

We are shocked and heartbroken to see the ongoing events in Ukraine. WAR NEVER WAS AND NEVER WILL BE THE SOLUTION!

We have had so many wonderful and peaceful tours along with our amazing fans in both Ukraine and Russia. All our thoughts and sympathies are with the innocent people who are suffering under these aggressions. Stay strong 🇺🇦

It saddens us greatly that touring these countries won't be possible under the current circumstances.

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L-R: Florian Milz (Atomic Fire Records CEO), Udo Dirkschneider, Markus Wosgien (Atomic Fire Records CEO), Frank Süpfle (ITM Agency)  Photo Credit: Thomas „Zwini“ Zwirner

U.D.O. - signs to Atomic Fire Records + announces special album release for spring 2022

German heavy metal icon Udo Dirkschneider will turn 70 years old on April 6, 2022. He is THE constant among the German metal scene. Born in Wuppertal during the post-war period, when heavy metal hadn't even been envisioned, he is one of the decisive characters who helped shape the genre so significantly over the course of about five decades...

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