Udo Dirkschneider

German Heavy Metal Vocalist

Udo Dirkschneider is a renowned German heavy metal vocalist who gained fame as the lead singer of the band Accept, which he co-founded in the late 1970s. Known for his distinctive and powerful voice, Dirkschneider helped shape the sound of heavy metal music, particularly within the subgenre of speed and power metal. After his tenure with Accept, during which the band achieved international success with albums like "Balls to the Wall" and "Restless and Wild," Dirkschneider embarked on a solo career under the moniker U.D.O., where he continued to produce music that resonated with fans of his earlier work.