Metal Mayhem ROC: Peter & Sebastian Baltes: Father, Son & Heavy Metal
Father-son bassists Peter and Sebastian Baltes talk legacy, Accept, U.D.O., and the rise of Howling Giant in this special Metal Mayhem ROC Father's Day episode
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Show Notes
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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