U.D.O. posted the following announcement in their official Facebook page:
"The first part of the European tour is over and the band is currently on the way back home. We had more sold out shows than ever and the reaction of everybody showed us that we did the right move with a completely new setlist and the new bandmembers. Thanks for your support!!!!
"Next shows in 2013 are with Udo Dirkschneider only (and not the complete U.D.O. band) and his friends Joey Belladonna (ANTHRAX), Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL), Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH, REVAMP), Michael Kiske (UNISONIC, ex-HELLOWEEN) and Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT) performing their Metal hits together with a classical orchestra and a metal band. This tour is called 'Christmas Metal Symphony' and is the perfect fit for the end of the year 2013. Don't miss this fantastic show which is an extraordinary piece of Metal."
December
11 - Deinze - Brielpoort (BE)
13 - Trollhättan - Aelvhoegsborg (SE)
14 - Kristianstad - Arena (SE)
17 - Wuerselen - Royal Even Center (DE)
18 - Bochum - Ruhrkongresshalle (DE)
19 - Prague - Mala Sportovni Hala (CZ)
20 - Regensburg/Obertraubling - Airport (DE)
21 - Balingen - Volksbankmesse (DE)
Source: www.FaceBook.Com/UdoOnline