# DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG release another blistering metal anthem – Hellbreaker

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 12 June 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/dirkschneider-the-old-gang-release-another-blistering-metal-anthem-hellbreaker/

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**DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG** have released their third single and video, **‘Hellbreaker’** – a thunderous, full-throttle anthem that delivers another fiery preview of their upcoming full-length album, ***BABYLON ***due out in **October 2025** via **Reigning Phoenix Music**.

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With **‘Hellbreaker,’** the band pulls no punches, catapulting us straight into true heavy metal! Brutal guitar riffs, bold melodies and a driving power chorus complete the picture. *“Udo growls and screams like there’s no tomorrow, while Manuela’s solo vocals put the icing on the cake towards the end of the song. Mathias’ unorthodox solo guitar work is a real treat for all guitar freaks and in no way inferior to the other highlights,”* states the band.

Backed by a cinematic music video, **‘Hellbreaker’** doesn’t just build anticipation – it kicks the doors wide open for what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases of the year.

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**About DATOG**

**DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG)** was originally launched in 2020 as a one-off charity project, but quickly developed a momentum of its own and formed into a band consisting of **Udo Dirkschneider** (vocals;**ACCEPT**/**U.D.O.**/**DIRKSCHNEIDER**), **Peter Baltes** (bass, vocals; **ACCEPT**/**U.D.O.**/**DIRKSCHNEIDER**), **Stefan Kaufmann** (guitar; **ACCEPT**/**U.D.O.**), **Mathias “Don” Dieth** (guitar; **SINNER**/**U.D.O.**), **Sven Dirkschneider** (drums; **U.D.O.**/**DIRKSCHNEIDER**) and **Manuela “Ella” Bibert** (vocals). Between 2020 and 2021 their first three singles attracted a lot of attention, whereupon the band wrote more songs and recorded their debut album. With a unique vocal concept of three voices, powerful riffs and stylistic complexity, **DATOG** combine classic heavy metal with a modern, powerful production.

**DATOG are:**

Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals  
Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals  
Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, key instruments  
Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals  
Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals  
Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

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