If you have been following the rise of Dirkschneider and The Old Gang, their debut album ‘Babylon’ has already shown how powerful this new chapter in classic metal can be. Their new single “Dead Man’s Hand” raises the stakes once again, pulled straight from the studio floor in a high energy performance clip. The song began as a piano and vocal demo written by Manuela Bibert before being rebuilt note for note on guitar and Hammond organ, creating a driving backbone of pounding riffs and snarling distorted keys. Udo Dirkschneider delivers a standout vocal performance, while both Peter Baltes and Manuela add unexpected vocal moments that expand the song’s texture and intensity.
With a massive, shout along chorus and a spirit built for good time metal, “Dead Man’s Hand” captures everything that makes Dirkschneider and The Old Gang feel like a fresh, exciting continuation of a legendary legacy. The track balances grit and groove with a stadium sized hook that begs to be sung loud, marking another bold step forward as their debut album continues to unfold.