{"id":26195,"date":"2025-01-16T13:07:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T13:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=26195"},"modified":"2025-01-16T13:07:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T13:07:38","slug":"dirkschneider-launch-lyric-video-for-title-track-single-feat-joakim-broden-of-sabaton-bttw-reloaded-pre-orders-available-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2025\/01\/16\/dirkschneider-launch-lyric-video-for-title-track-single-feat-joakim-broden-of-sabaton-bttw-reloaded-pre-orders-available-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"DIRKSCHNEIDER launch lyric video for title track single feat. Joakim Brod\u00e9n of SABATON; “BTTW Reloaded” pre-orders available worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WATCH\/STREAM\/PURCHASE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRE-ORDER\/PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIRKSCHNEIDER<\/strong>\u00a0are thrilled to announce the release of the first single from the highly anticipated anniversary re-recording of\u00a0ACCEPT<\/strong>‘s landmark\u00a0“Balls To The Wall”<\/strong>\u00a0album. The legendary title track, now reimagined, marks a monumental collaboration between\u00a0Udo Dirkschneider<\/strong>, the iconic voice of\u00a0ACCEPT<\/strong>, and\u00a0Joakim Brod\u00e9n<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0SABATON<\/strong>, one of today’s most influential figures in metal. This powerful rendition not only bridges the gap between generations but also showcases the enduring impact of\u00a0ACCEPT<\/strong>‘s 1983 masterpiece on the global music scene.

Udo<\/strong>\u00a0states:\u00a0“To re-record ‘Balls To The Wall’ with SABATON’s Joakim Brod\u00e9n was definitely a highlight! This man has an incredibly powerful voice which makes the song sound even more explosive. It’s a huge amount of energy lifting this classic track to unknown heights. Joakim has simply delivered – and together we managed to revitalise the song, resulting in a brute new version!”<\/em>

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of\u00a0“Balls To The Wall,”<\/strong>\u00a0DIRKSCHNEIDER<\/strong>\u00a0will embark on an extensive 32-date tour across Europe next month. A few days into the tour, on\u00a0February 28, 2025<\/strong>, fans will be treated to a unique re-recording of the entire album, featuring an impressive line-up of guest vocalists. This release, via\u00a0RPM<\/strong>, highlights the timeless relevance of the album and its continued influence on both musicians and fans worldwide.

Watch the lyric video:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cRd-7LcK7OE<\/strong><\/a>
Listen to\u00a0‘Balls To The Wall [feat. Joakim Brod\u00e9n]’<\/strong>:
https:\/\/dirkschneider.rpm.link\/ballsPR<\/strong><\/a>

“Balls To The Wall Reloaded”<\/strong>\u00a0can now be pre-ordered in various physical formats and digitally or pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP) worldwide:\u00a0https:\/\/dirkschneider.rpm.link\/bttwrPR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Balls To The Wall Reloaded” – Track Listing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01. Balls To The Wall [feat. Joakim Brod\u00e9n of SABATON]
02. London Leatherboys [feat. Biff Byford of SAXON]
03. Fight It Back [feat. Mille Petrozza of KREATOR]
04. Head Over Heels [feat. Nils Molin of DYNAZTY\/AMARANTHE]
05. Losing More Than You’ve Ever Had [feat. Michael Kiske of HELLOWEEN]
06. Love Child [feat. Ylva Eriksson of BROTHERS OF METAL]
07. Turn Me On [feat. Danko Jones]
08. Losers And Winners [feat. Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER]
09. Guardian Of The Night [feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens of KK’s PRIEST, formerly of JUDAS PRIEST]
10. Winter Dreams [feat. Doro Pesch]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formats:<\/strong>
– CD-digipak + patch bundle [RPM EU excl.]
– CD-digipak
– jewelcase-CD
– various coloured 1LP vinyl (‘guardian of the night,’ ‘red hot marbled,’ ‘winter blue’)
– digital<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ambitious reinterpretation not only revitalises the original tracks but also emphasises their timeless impact on the metal genre. More than a revival, this project serves as a celebration of the album’s enduring legacy, enriched by the enthusiasm and contributions of some of metal’s most influential voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Re-recording “Balls To The Wall” was a big challenge for me. The album is a milestone of my career, of course, that’s why it was even more important to me to make the original songs shine in a new light without losing their initial essence. All guests have put their individual stamps on these classic tracks, and collaborating with such outstanding vocalists has moved them into a fresh and exciting dimension. The result is a powerful homage to all fans but also an invitation to the next generation to experience the songs not minorly passionate than I was when I recorded them back in the day. It’s a never-ending personal journey for me – “Balls To The Wall” will always be a part of me,”<\/em> states Udo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This reimagined “Balls To The Wall”<\/strong> is a fitting tribute to heavy metal history, proving that its power and influence remain as potent today as they were four decades ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIRKSCHNEIDER live:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Balls To The Wall” – 40th Anniversary Tour<\/strong>
w\/ CROWNSHIFT, ALL FOR METAL<\/strong>
Presented by Contra Promotion & Metal Hammer<\/em>
25.02.2025 HR Zagreb – Boogaloo *<\/strong>
26.02.2025 AT Vienna – SiMM City
27.02.2025 DE Munich – Backstage *LOW TICKETS*<\/strong>
28.02.2025 DE Leipzig – Haus Auensee *LOW TICKETS*<\/strong>
01.03.2025 CZ Prague – SaSaZu
02.03.2025 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
04.03.2025 RO Bucharest – Quantic Club
06.03.2025 PL Krak\u00f3w – Klub Studio
07.03.2025 PL Warsaw – Progresja
08.03.2025 LT Vilnius – Kablys
09.03.2025 EE Tallinn – Helitehas
10.03.2025 FI Helsinki – Kulttuuritalo
11.03.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema
13.03.2025 NO Oslo – Rockefeller
14.03.2025 SE Gothenburg – Tr\u00e4dg\u00e5r’n
16.03.2025 DE Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
17.03.2025 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
18.03.2025 BE Antwerp – Trix
19.03.2025 FR Paris – Le Trabendo
21.03.2025 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem *LOW TICKETS*<\/strong>
22.03.2025 ES Madrid – Mon *MOVED*<\/strong>
23.03.2025 ES Barcelona – Razzmatazz 2
25.03.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
26.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn *SOLD OUT*<\/strong>
27.03.2025 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
28.03.2025 DE Hamburg – Gro\u00dfe Freiheit 36
29.03.2025 DE Geiselwind – Eventhalle *LOW TICKETS*<\/strong>
30.03.2025 DE Geiselwind – Eventhalle
08.04.2025 GR Athens – Fuzz Live Music Club *<\/strong>
09.04.2025 GR Thessaloniki \u2013 Principal Club Theater *<\/strong>
11.04.2025 TR Istanbul – IF Performance Hall Be\u015fikta\u015f *<\/strong>
12.04.2025 BG Sofia – Hristo Botev Hall *<\/strong>
* DIRKSCHNEIDER only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

30.07. – 02.08.2025 DE Wacken – Wacken Open Air *SOLD OUT*<\/strong>
15. – 17.08.2025 CH Cudrefin (VD) – Rock The Lakes *NEW*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Hell, Fire And Steel” Tour<\/strong>
w\/ SAXON<\/strong>
04.11.2025 UK Belfast – Ulster Hall
05.11.2025 IE Dublin – 3Olympia Theatre
07.11.2025 UK Manchester – O2 Apollo
08.11.2025 UK Sheffield – The Octagon Centre
09.11.2025 UK Glasgow – O2 Academy
11.11.2025 UK Newcastle – O2 City Hall
13.11.2025 UK Bristol – Beacon
14.11.2025 UK Wolverhampton – Civic Hall
15.11.2025 UK London – Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
16.11.2025 UK Cardiff – The Great Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Info & Tickets:<\/strong>https:\/\/udo-online.de\/tourdates.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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