# DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Release Emotional New Single ‘Strangers In Paradise’ **New Music** — On Your Markus **Published:** 24 July 2025 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/dirkschneider-the-old-gang-release-emotional-new-single-strangers-in-paradise/ --- **Pre-order upcoming album *****Babylon *****now** **[VIDEO/STREAM/DOWNLOAD](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10496880&checkcode=87bed1987328870f&urlcc=272c78bd1fafa5f3&acc=TGtkbFM5eXp6VjcxRDQ0bStjMkgraVJIS09kb2FQZHlCSG91emJzU1VjK1hGeDZJZG1CRmdsbmlWdEhGWHBVRA%3D%3D)** **[PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE ](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10496880&checkcode=87bed1987328870f&urlcc=f84a32fde0eb38f1&acc=TGtkbFM5eXp6VjcxRDQ0bStjMkgrbnJEVE1uZ0YyNUF4TnkrbkxPZG5RU1lqTnVVdGZkM2dwdUV1aXRPSU12Ug%3D%3D)*****[BABYLON](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10496880&checkcode=87bed1987328870f&urlcc=f84a32fde0eb38f1&acc=TGtkbFM5eXp6VjcxRDQ0bStjMkgrbnJEVE1uZ0YyNUF4TnkrbkxPZG5RU1lqTnVVdGZkM2dwdUV1aXRPSU12Ug%3D%3D)*** After setting the tone with **‘It Takes Two To Tango,’** **‘Time To Listen’** and **‘Hellbreaker,’** **DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG)** unveil their most heartfelt release yet: **‘Strangers In Paradise.’** ‘**Strangers In Paradise’** is a true goosebump-inducing rock ballad that gets under your skin – an extraordinary song in every respect. **Manuela**’s soulful voice opens the track as she accompanies her own vocals on piano, with a haunting beauty, before **Peter** joins in with a longing and emotional vocal delivery. The song then rises into a powerful chorus where **Udo** sings more clearly, deeply, and emphatically than ever before – a true vocal highlight for all fans. **Mathias**’ virtuoso guitar solo in flamenco style adds a stunning twist before leading into the grand finale, complete with the signature **DATOG** harmonic choruses. **‘Strangers In Paradise’** is not only a standout track on the upcoming album ***Babylon*** but is also a love letter to life’s journey itself. Even in moments of doubt about the future, it reminds us that being alive is a miracle and is worth every struggle. Listen to **‘Strangers In Paradise’**: **[https://datog.rpm.link/strangersPR](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10496880&checkcode=87bed1987328870f&urlcc=272c78bd1fafa5f3&acc=TGtkbFM5eXp6VjcxRDQ0bStjMkgraVJIS09kb2FQZHlCSG91emJzU1VjK1hGeDZJZG1CRmdsbmlWdEhGWHBVRA%3D%3D)** Anything but strangers to the rock and metal world, **Udo Dirkschneider, Peter Baltes, Stefan Kaufmann, Mathias Dieth, Sven Dirkschneider **and **Manuela Bibert** deliver a tight, dynamic, and passionately crafted performance throughout the album ***Babylon*** that was superbly** **captured within the walls of the legendary **Dierks Studios.** Set for release on **October 3, 2025** via **Reigning Phoenix Music***** Babylon*** is now available for pre-order in a variety of stunning formats: Limited Red, Gold & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl Limited Red Opaque & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl Gold Opaque Double Vinyl Deluxe Earbook Edition with CD and enhanced 36-page booklet Digipak CD featuring a 24-page booklet Jewelcase CD featuring a 24-page booklet Pre-orders are available now – secure your copy of this powerful statement from one of metal’s most iconic voices and this extraordinary band: **[https://datog.rpm.link/babylonPR](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10496880&checkcode=87bed1987328870f&urlcc=f84a32fde0eb38f1&acc=TGtkbFM5eXp6VjcxRDQ0bStjMkgrbnJEVE1uZ0YyNUF4TnkrbkxPZG5RU1lqTnVVdGZkM2dwdUV1aXRPSU12Ug%3D%3D)** ***Babylon*** – Track Listing: 01. It Takes Two To Tango 02. Babylon 03. Hellbreaker 04. Time To Listen 05. Strangers In Paradise 06. Dead Man’s Head 07. The Law Of A Madman 08. Metal Sons 09. Propaganda 10. Blindfold 11. Batter The Power 12. Beyond The End Of Time ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/27557/image002-13.jpg) **More from *****Babylon:*** ‘**It Takes Two To Tango’** OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: ‘**Time To Listen’** OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: ‘**Hellbreaker’** OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: **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. 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