Russia has a special meaning for Udo Dirkschneider and his band U.D.O. They were one of the very first international artists to tour the huge country of Russia and their fans are still very thankful until this day. So recording a live DVD on September 28, 2013 at the Arena Hall in Moscow to highlight the "Steelhammer" tour was an opportunity the band didnt want to miss. It is the first live release of U.D.O.'s new lineup (with a Russian bandmember) which easily convinced fans and critics alike on recent festivals and headlining gigs. The band put together an exceptional setlist, including many classics that haven't been played for a long time, fan favorites and tracks from "Steelhammer". Due on May 23, "Steelhammer - Live From Moscow" will be available as DVD/2-CD, Bluray/2-CD and triple-vinyl in Russian national colors (tricolor). "Steelhammer - Live From Moscow" track listing: 01. Intro 02. Steelhammer 03. King Of Mean 04. Future Land 05. Cry Of A Nation 06. Trip To Nowhere 07. They Want War 08. Never Cross My Way 09. Stranger 10. Stay True 11. In the Darkness 12. Azrael 13. No Limits 14. Mean Machine 15. Burning Heat 16. Metal Machine 17. Devil's Bite 18. Go Back To Hell 19. Timebomb 20. Holy 21. Metal Heart Bonus content of the DVD/Blu-ray: * Behind The Scenes * Russia Travel Documentary * Trainride In Russia The "Trip To Nowhere" performance clip from "Steelhammer - Live From Moscow" can be seen below. U.D.O.'s latest album, "Steelhammer", was released on May 24, 2013 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold. U.D.O. in 2012 announced the addition of guitarist Andrey Smirnov to the group's ranks. He replaced Stefan Kaufmann, who left the group for health reasons. Stefan will continue to work with U.D.O. behind the scenes and produce other bands at his Roxx studio. Kaufmann was the drummer for ACCEPT on nine albums but was forced to give up drumming towards the end of the band's initial run due to health problems. Stefan joined U.D.O. as a guitar player in 1996, following ACCEPT's second breakup, and has recorded nine albums with them. "Live In Sofia", the most recent DVD+CD and Blu-ray+CD from U.D.O., entered the Music DVD chart in Finland at position No. 1 and in Germany at No. 4. "Live In Sofia" contains footage of U.D.O.'s November 16, 2011 concert at Hristo Botev Hall in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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