Published: July 7, 2025
Photo credit: DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG
Heavy metal veterans DIRKSCHNEIDER AND THE OLD GANG present Strangers In Paradise, an emotional new single that blends classic metal power with heartfelt melodies and reflective lyrics.
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.
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.
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 Hand
07. The Law Of A Madman
08. Metal Sons
09. Propaganda
10. Blindfold
11. Batter The Power
12. Beyond The End Of Time
DATOG are:
Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals
Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals
Manuela "Ella" Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys
Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals
Mathias "Don" Dieth | guitars, backing vocals
Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals