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Talk about a shocker! Andrey Smirnov is out of U.D.O., and the band hasn’t said a peep about who’s coming in to fill those big guitar shoes. Is this the end of the line for their current sound, or will they find a killer replacement fast? So, the big news just dropped: Andrey Smirnov, guitarist for U.D.O., has amicably parted ways with the band. It’s a bummer, especially since no replacement has been announced yet! This leaves a huge question mark over the band’s future sound and touring plans. We’re diving into what this split really means for Udo Dirkschneider and the guys, and of course, we’ll start a rumor mill about who we think will step up as the next shredder. Don’t miss our hot take on why this might be bigger than it looks! Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms. We highly recommend our Locals page: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com You can also find us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/premium and Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com. Sponsor: CMS Airpod Pro Case - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-airpods-pro-case Get all your favorite CMS Merchandise from our online store: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/ BUY CHRIS AKIN’S BEST BOOKS HERE: Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... By Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/3SRP3Bq NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. #UDO #AndreySmirnov #HeavyMetalNews #ClassicMetalShow #UdoDirkschneider #MetalRumors #Guitarist #BandSplit #MetalMusic #Accept This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe