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It’s all very, very Teutonic
Accept is celebrating its own 50th anniversary with the release of an album (of what we understand are remakes of the tracks from their heyday) called Teutonic Titans 1976-2026. In addition to the current lineup of the band led by Wolf Hoffmann, more than 50 guest artists made their contributions, including Joe Lynn Turner.
Progressing through albums from their formative years, from I’m a Rebel (1980) to Eat the Heat (1989), ACCEPT present their songs with an all-new, all-star lineup, alongside the signature voice of Mark Tornillo and Wolf Hoffmann’s unmistakable riffs. By enlisting a Who’s Who of metal, no two songs on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 are the same. Every track features a different combination of vocals, guitars, bass, and drums, giving each classic a fresh edge. Tobias Forge delivers a commanding performance on “Save Us” (I’m a Rebel, 1980), joined by Ray Luzier on drums. Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, and Mikkey Dee tear through the speed metal classic “Fast As A Shark” (Restless and Wild, 1982). “Balls to the Wall” surges with the powerful range of Metal God Rob Halford, alongside the guitar work of Matthias Jabs. The reimagined “Love Child” is elevated by Billy Corgan and David Ellefson (both songs from Balls to the Wall, 1983). Other guest stars on ACCEPT’s extraordinary release include K. K. Downing, Bobby Blitz, Hansi Kürsch, Chris Jericho, Ralf Scheepers, Billy Sheehan, Ola Englund, and Jeff Loomis. Topping it off is a re-recording of “Hellhammer” (Eat the Heat, 1989), performed by ACCEPT’s current lineup: Wolf Hoffmann, bassist Martin Motnik, guitarist Philip Shouse and drummer Christopher Williams, joined by Jason McMaster on vocals.
Further details are available through the record label.
Thanks to Uwe for the heads-up.
Unauthorized copying, while sometimes necessary, is never as good as the real thing
Accept learned a lot from Judas Priest (they practically took notes when they toured with them as openers in the early 80s). But by the same token I don’t think that Rammstein would sound like Rammstein hadn’t it been for Accept. That dense Teutonic riffing is all over Rammstein too, they just took it a step or two further.
Wolf Hoffmann’s solos are very much school of Blackmore.
September 5th, 2026 at 04:25For the sprawling Purple family, the world is a small place!
What is surprising is the open-mindedness and instrumental versatility of Billy Corgan, a standard bearer of alternative rock with a hard & heavy soul.
September 5th, 2026 at 12:26And a Blackmore and Uli Jon Roth acolyte!
September 6th, 2026 at 12:29A great tribute to a great band…. Great musicians
September 6th, 2026 at 14:50