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Dirkschneider: 40th Anniversary of Balls to the Wall Show - W:O:A 2025

2025 · 1h 30m · Music

Udo Dirkschneider is a rock icon in every sense of the word — over four decades ago he was a founding member of Accept and the creator of legendary classics like “Balls to the Wall” and “Fast as a Shark.” Now he’s celebrating that sound with a special anniversary show that lets the original brilliance of this masterpiece shine in a new light. The “40th Anniversary of Balls to the Wall Show” is about more than nostalgia — it’s a triumph over time itself. With full energy and goosebump-inducing moments, Dirkschneider delivers the band’s anthems as powerfully as he did back then. This is where thunderous metal history meets world-class live performance. When Udo and his band hit the stage at Wacken, you don’t just hear familiar songs — you feel every heartbeat and every lyric that once made entire stadiums shake. Miss it, and you’re not just missing a concert — you’re missing the soundtrack of an era.

Udo Dirkschneider

Vocals

Andrey Smirnov

Guitars

Dee Dammers

Guitars

Peter Baltes

Bass

Sven Dirkschneider

Drums

Doro Pesch

Vocals

Release date

August 1, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

German

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Music