Episode Details

A Father-Son Metal Journey Across Generations: Two generations. Two bassists. One passion. In this Father’s Day exclusive, father-son bassists Peter (Accept/U.D.O./Dirkschneider) and Sebastian (Howling Giant) share a powerful story of music, family, and legacy. From headlining the arenas of the '80s metal scene to surviving the grind of today’s DIY tours, this candid conversation explores their shared love of heavy music, Peter’s old-school wisdom, Sebastian’s rising path in the contemporary metal scene, and their deep musical bond. Raw, insightful, and heavy—this is generational metal at its finest!

00:00: Peter & Sebastian Baltes Introduction

01:13: Peter Baltes: 40+ Years of Heavy Metal History

02:27: Sebastian’s First Glimpse of Rock Stardom

04:36: AC/DC Obsession & Early Jam Sessions 06:06: From Guitar to Bass: Sebastian’s Musical Shift

09:00: Watching the Next Generation Rise

11:00: Inside Howling Giant’s Style & Identity

12:37: Touring Then vs. Now: Old-School vs. DIY

15:57: Advice from Peter: “Be Loud, Be Smart” 18:04: Mutual Recognition: Fans of Each Other’s Bands

21:53: Jamming, Riffs & Recording Together

25:31: Favorite Tracks from Accept & Howling Giant

27:03: Life Lessons from Dad

28:25: Peter on Sebastian’s Growth as a Bassist 30:43: Upcoming Dirkschneider Tours & The Old Gang News 34:36: New Album & Tour Plans from Howling Giant

37:07: Final Thoughts: Metal, Family & the Future

Metal Mayhem ROC: ⁠https://metalmayhemroc.com/⁠ Peter Baltes / U.D.O. / Dirkschneider/ The Old Gang: ⁠https://udo-online.com/⁠

Sebastian Baltes / Howling Giant: ⁠https://howlinggiant.com/

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