U.D.O. Announce New Drummer, Udo's Son Sven Dirkschneider!
February 6, 2015, 9 years ago
After the split with former U.D.O. drummer Francesco Jovino and numerous auditions with possible new band members, the decision has been made – the new drummer and band member of U.D.O. will be Sven Dirkschneider!
"His drumming has simply convinced us most“, the band says. "His style of playing drums is fresh and really grooves heavily. It simply is exactly what we need for U.D.O. We also know that Sven fits perfectly into the band family. He has been working as a drum tec for us for more than four years and we know from several world tours that everyone likes him and gets along with him perfectly."Sven Dirkschneider is 21 years old and is now the youngest member of U.D.O.. From the beginning Sven was in touch with his father's job and ran around backstage at his shows. His father's world, consisting of tour busses, lots of event techniques and travelling has been normal to him since he can think. And he felt at a very early stage that this could be his world as well. After his high school diploma he started studying media design and event techniques.
Now Sven is a permanent member of U.D.O. His debut show for U.D.O. will be on March 6th in Wuerzburg/Germany.
"It is a very special feeling to be a part of my father’s band“, he says. "I somehow have always been around with the band since I can remember. But I have never dreamed of being a real band member one day.“
U.D.O.'s new studio album, Decadent, was released on January 23rd in Europe via AFM Records. It entered the German Media Control album charts at #16. That’s the highest chart entry for U.D.O. ever! The album also charted in Finland at #35 and in Sweden at #66. Decadent is now available in North America.
The Decadent Tour kicks off in March, confirmed dates (with opening act Sister Sin) are as listed:
March
7 - Backstage - Munchen, Germany
8 - MMC - Bratislava, Slovakia
10 - Batschkapp - Frankfurt, Germany
11 - Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
13 - Pumpe - Kiel, Germany
14 - Godset - Kolding, Denmark
15 - Aladin - Bremen, Germany
18 - Zeche - Bochum, Germany
19 - Eisenbahnhalle - Losheim Am See, Germany
20 - JUZ - Andernach, Germany
21 - Kaminwerk - Memmingen, Germany
22 - Rockfabrik - Ludwigsburg, Germany
24 - Barba Negra Music Club - Budapest, Hungary
25 - Hirsch - Nurnberg, Germany
26 - C Club - Berlin, Germany
27 - Hellraiser - Leipzig, Germany
28 - Airport - Obertraubling, Germany
30 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
April
2 - 02 Academy - Sheffield, United Kingdom
3 - Queens Hall - Nuneaton, United Kingdom
4 - O2 Academy - London, United Kingdom
5 - Le Forum - Vaureal, France
9 - Sala Caracol - Madrid, Spain
10 - Polideportivo - Valladolid, Spain
11 - Sala Totem - Pamplona, Spain
12 - Sala Salamandra - Barcelona, Spain
16 - Sala Rock City - Valencia, Spain
17 - CC Delicias - Zaragoza, Spain
19 - Conrad Sohm - Dornbirn, Austria
23 - Klubben - Stockholm, Sweden
24 - Liljan - Borlänge, Sweden
25 - Trädgårn - Goteborg, Sweden
26 - KB - Malmö, Sweden
30 - Vulkan Arena - Oslo, Norway
May
2 - Byscenen - Trondheim, Norway
7 - Nosturi - Helsinki, Finland
8 - Leipeatehdas - Vaasa, Finland
9 - Finlandia Klubi - Lahti, Finland
30 - Beast Of Rock - Brunflo, Sweden
