Susemihl left the band, with U.D.O. now as a four-piece. The band shifted to a lighter approach with the third album Faceless World, which was released on 25 February 1990, achieving great success; this being their best selling album so far. It was produced by former Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann. The fourth album Timebomb was released on 3 April 1991. It was a more heavier album than their previous releases. In 1992, Dirkschneider put U.D.O. on hiatus to reunite with Accept.
In 1996, Dirkschneider reactivated U.D.O. with a brand new line-up; Stefan Kaufmann, now undertaking guitar duties, with guitarist Jürgen Graf and bassist Fitty Wienhold from Bullet, and Stefan Schwarzmann returning to the band. They took part in the 1997 compilation album A Tribute to Judas Priest: Legends of Metal, in which they recorded the song "Metal Gods".
On 24 March 1997, U.D.O. released the fifth album Solid. It was featured on the Rock Hard magazine reader charts for more than a year after its release. The album was followed up with No Limits on 20 April 1998, featuring a similar songwriting approach from Solid. The album features a cover of the Austrian pop band Supermax's hit single "Love Machine". After the conclusion of the band's tour, Stefan Schwarzmann quit the band. New drummer Lorenzo Milani replaced him.
The seventh album Holy was released on 18 October 1999, which received critical acclaim. It was a return to the guitar-driven sound similar to the Balls to the Wall-era Accept. A world tour followed with dates in the United States and several other major countries. The band known as Vanize, fronted by Udo Dirkschneider's brother Peter, supported U.D.O. during the tour. Line-up changes occurred during the second part of the tour with Gotthard guitarist Igor Gianola replacing Jürgen Graf. The tour spawned the first live album Live from Russia, which was released on 15 October 2001, a 2-CD release featuring many of the classic Accept songs that have since become staples of U.D.O.'s set.
On 24 July 2002, the eighth album Man and Machine was released, receiving a somewhat lukewarm reception. Despite standout songs such as the title track and "Private Eye", the album was ultimately less successful than Holy. It is notable for the song "Dancing with an Angel", featuring a duet performance of Dirkschneider and vocalist Doro Pesch.
U.D.O. released their ninth studio album Thunderball on 29 March 2004. The follow-up album Mission No. X was originally due for release on 4 October 2005, but was pushed forward by one week and was released on 30 September 2005 instead. It was the first album to feature Edge of Forever drummer Francesco Jovino.
On 18 May 2007, the eleventh album Mastercutor was released. In August 2007, bassist Fitty Weinhold was unable to perform with the band due to "private reasons". He would be temporarily replaced with former Majesty bassist Marcus Bielenberg for touring purposes.
U.D.O.'s twelfth studio album Dominator was released on 21 August 2009. The next studio album Rev-Raptor was originally due for release on 14 January 2011, but was delayed until 18 March 2011 due to the recurrence of Stefan Kaufmann's back problems. It was delayed again, but was officially released on 20 May 2011.
In November 2011, Dirkschneider's son Sven supported U.D.O. on a date in Germany and became a permanent member of his father's band in February 2015. On the same year, the band was temporary renamed as "Dirkschneider" and embarked in a long tour called "Back To The Roots" where the band only performed Accept songs.
In September 2012, Kaufmann announced his departure for health reasons. He would continue to work in the surroundings of the band and produce for other bands in his own personal studio. On 15 January 2013, Russian guitarist Andrey Smirnov was recruited as the new member. A week later, Igor Gianola left the band "due to conflicts between band appointments and his private life and business." Following his departure, former Amberian Dawn guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen joined the band. The fourteenth album Steelhammer was released on 20 May 2013.
In December 2014, drummer Francesco Jovino left the band for personal reasons, joining Primal Fear in 2015. He was replaced by Udo Dirkschneider's son Sven in February 2015. U.D.O. released the fifteenth studio album Decadent on 23 January 2015.
In February 2017, Heikkinen announced his departure citing personal reasons. According to the band, no bad blood or drama were involved between the two. In March 2017, guitarist Bill Hudson was announced as the new member. On 24 April 2018, Hudson parted ways with the band "due to a difference in their individual visions for the future", according to Dirkschneider, adding that there was no "negative feelings on either side." In June 2018, Stefan Kaufmann temporarily rejoined the band only for the summer festival appearances until a new guitarist was found. The sixteenth album Steelfactory was released on 31 August 2018, with the first single "Rising High" being made available for streaming. On 19 September 2018, bassist Fitty Wienhold announced his departure from U.D.O., but stated that he would remain with the band if needed, " as a friend, as an advisor...whatever." The band soon recruited German guitarist Dee Dammers and Slovenian bassist Tilen Hudrap as their new members.
During U.D.O.'s touring in Europe in early 2019, Dirkschneider performed as a handicap after experiencing left knee pain. He vowed to continue without doctors' advice and without causing disappointment to the fans. The band was originally scheduled to perform at the Wacken Open Air festival in 2020 by performing Accept's 1985 album Metal Heart in its entirety to celebrate its 35th anniversary, with the addition of Das Musikkorps der Bundeswehr, but the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, U.D.O. collaborated with Das Musikkorps der Bundeswehr to record an album titled We Are One, which was released on 17 July 2020. It reached number 8 in the official German album charts, the second highest position for any U.D.O album in 34 years, right after Steelfactory, which peaked at number 7.
A live album titled Live In Bulgaria 2020 - Pandemic Survival Show was released on 19 March 2021. It was recorded live on 18 September 2020 in front of 2500 fans in Plovdiv. The seventeenth studio album Game Over was released on 22 October 2021.
Dirkschneider
U.D.O. performed under the name Dirkschneider for an occasion in which Udo Dirkschneider described as his "farewell to Accept", stating that he would no longer perform Accept songs again in the band's live shows. In early 2017, they performed in North America. A 2-CD live album titled Live: Back to the Roots was released on 28 October 2016. An updated version titled Live: Back to the Roots - Accepted! was released on 4 August 2017, featuring a DVD of their performance from Brno, Czech Republic.
The band continued to perform Accept songs for at least another year, due to the request from fans. They returned to North America in early 2018 after a positive reception from their first visit the previous year. In 2018, Udo Dirkschneider put his side project to a close as he did not want to cause confusion between his main band and his side project.
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Studio albums
Animal House (1987)
Mean Machine (1989)
Faceless World (1990)
Timebomb (1991)
Solid (1997)
No Limits (1998)
Holy (1999)
Man and Machine (2002)
Thunderball (2004)
Mission No. X (2005)
Mastercutor (2007)
Dominator (2009)
Rev-Raptor (2011)
Steelhammer (2013)
Decadent (2015)
Steelfactory (2018)
Game Over (2021)
Dancing With an Angel
U.D.O. Lyrics
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Laying around wasting time
Thinking about what I have done
And everything that was fun
I think about us, too
And all the things that we've gone through
I love the times that we laughed
So let's all meet up like the past
Now we're dancing
Dancing with oure memories
Can't you hear the melody
I'm getting lost in their trance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance
I, I'm jumping in the puddles
As everyone else huddle for warmth
But I'm fine by myself
And maybe someone else, ohh
We, we're just listening to the echoes
Of our, voice as it travels
To Mars
And we want something new
So I'm wishing that'd we go
To a place where we've never been
To a dream we had when we, when we
Were lost in vivd though
And I questioned what I sought
Now we're dancing
Dancing with oure memories
Can't you hear the harmony
I'm getting lost in their trance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance
I wish, you guys knew, all the things you put me through
But I wish, that we could, still pretend we'll keep in touch
And I wish that we never left each other here at home
But now it's too late for that 'cuz life can't be postponed
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
As we dance to the beat, and I step on your feet
I want it all, but it's all on me
It's all on me
It's all on me
The lyrics of "Dancing With The Angel" by U.D.O._(p) delve into the concept of reminiscing old memories and being lost in the moment. The singer reflects on his past experiences and the things he has done with his loved ones. Although he wishes he could relive those moments, he recognizes that they're just memories and all he can do is cherish them. As the song progresses, he talks about exploring new territories and embracing change.
The phrase "Dancing With The Angel" seems to have a spiritual connotation, and it could mean dancing with one's inner self or with the universe. Through dancing, the singer is trying to capture an essence in time that he can never forget. The repetition of the phrase "All we can do is dance" signifies that dancing is the only way for the singer to connect with his past and his feelings of nostalgia.
Overall, "Dancing With The Angel" is a song about holding onto memories and cherishing them even as life moves on. The lyrics are a reminder that no matter how far we drift away from our past, the memories we've made can still bring us comfort and joy in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Just another day passing by
Every day just seems like another day passing by
Laying around wasting time
Spending time doing nothing and feeling like it's a waste
Thinking about what I have done
Reflecting on past actions and choices
And everything that was fun
Remembering the good times and fun experiences
I think about us, too
Not just reflecting on personal memories, but also on shared experiences
And all the things that we've gone through
Remembering the ups and downs experienced together
I love the times that we laughed
Having fond memories of the times when laughter was plentiful
So let's all meet up like the past
Suggesting a reunion to rekindle the spirit of the past
Now we're dancing
Switching to the present moment of dancing
Dancing with our memories
Dancing while reminiscing about memories
Can't you hear the melody
Asking if the music's melody is audible
I'm getting lost in their trance
Feeling captivated by the music
All we can do is dance, and dance, and dance, and dance
Dancing endlessly without a care in the world
I, I'm jumping in the puddles
Engaging in playful behavior by jumping in puddles
As everyone else huddle for warmth
Observing others seeking warmth and comfort
But I'm fine by myself
Preferring to be alone and content with it
And maybe someone else, ohh
Possibly considering the idea of finding companionship
We, we're just listening to the echoes
Engaged in listening to our own voices echoing
Of our, voice as it travels
Paying attention to the sound of our own voice as it travels
To Mars
Musing on the journey the voice's sound waves must take
And we want something new
Feeling a desire for something unknown and unexplored
So I'm wishing that'd we go
Wishing to embark on a new adventure
To a place where we've never been
Imagining a destination that hasn't been explored before
To a dream we had when we, when we
Hoping to turn a past dream into a reality
Were lost in vivid thought
Recalling a time when lost in deep, interesting thoughts
And I questioned what I sought
Ruminating on past decisions and exploring whether they were the right choices
Can't you hear the harmony
Asking if the music has a harmonious composition
I'm getting lost in their trance
Being whisked away in the rhythm and tune of the music
I wish, you guys knew, all the things you put me through
Reflecting on the pain or negativity inflicted by others
But I wish, that we could, still pretend we'll keep in touch
Desiring to maintain a connection, even if it's not genuine
And I wish that we never left each other here at home
Regretting the loss of closeness and the lack of shared physical space
But now it's too late for that 'cuz life can't be postponed
Understanding that time cannot be reversed and that one must move forward in life
As we dance to the beat, and I step on your feet
Acknowledging the small and imperfect interactions that accompany dancing
I want it all, but it's all on me
Realizing that one ultimately has to take action for the things they want in life
It's all on me
Accepting personal responsibility for one's life and choices
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Michael Klima
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Metalheadforever1101
This song is beautiful. This is much, much better than the popular mainstream crap that many of my generation listens to. Udo and Doro, you guys rock!
@megatron552
This stuff is awesome! Too bad music that is mainstream blows. Why can't this and metal still be mainstream? How awesome would it be if metal was once again on top 40 radio?
@medieval1964
awesome song
@kugo72
Кометарии излишни!!! Надо просто слушать!!!
@musgoo
doro, i love you.. udo, god of metal...
@Exeron37
Immer wiederGeil,und es versetzt mir eine Gänsehaut :)
@vladmira
Bless the beautiful Doro and majestic Udo....
@Taxiboybp
It1s very good!!!*******
@jmotoerhead66
GEILES DUO UND MIT LEMMY THE BEST HEAVY METAL FOREVER
@pietdeveertigste
@megatron552 If we want to we all must all legally download a lot of songs, and it must requested a lot on mainstream radio, so mainstream radio will actually play those songs! Then you might get a metal song in the top 40 :)