Flashback Interview: U.D.O. (1989): “The Relationship With ACCEPT Is Better Now Than Ever, No Hard Feelings”

Step into a slice of heavy metal history! Join us backstage in Oslo, 1989, just before U.D.O. hit the stage to open for the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. In this exclusive interview, frontman Udo Dirkschneider and guitar wizard Mathias Dieth talk about breaking away from Accept, the birth of U.D.O., the making of Mean Machine, lineup changes, the touring grind, and their dedication to keeping it hard and heavy! Never-before-heard stories and honest reflections await—hear Udo’s thoughts on leaving Accept, the band’s evolving image, surviving lineup shakeups, and what it’s really like supporting Ozzy on a European tour. Plus: personal influences, future plans, and a bit of backstage humor! A must-watch for true metal fans, Accept maniacs, and anyone who loves hearing untold stories straight from the legends themselves.

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Stig G. Nordahl
Stig is the founder and the president of Metal Express Radio, based out of Oslo, Norway. He has been around doing Metal radio since the mid-eighties. In fact, running Metal Express Radio takes almost all of his time. Is it worth it...? "Most times, yes," Stig says. "My philosophy is to try to give all Metal releases a fair chance to get promoted in one way or another. As you can imagine, it can be an arduous task to listen through about 20 albums every week! Still, I know we have the best METAL dedicated radio on this planet, and that is a reward in and of itself. I hope one day the whole Metal community can and will make listening to Metal Express Radio part of their daily rituals! Yeah, right..."
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