ACCEPT - neue Version von “Balls to the Wall” + Video
German heavy metal legends ACCEPT release another single off of their upcoming new album masterpiece, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, produced, mixed and mastered by the legendary Zeuss.
They have teamed up with “Metal God” Rob Halford and guitar icon Matthias Jabs for an explosive new rendition of the genre classic, “Balls to the Wall.” Serving as the second single from their massive 50th-anniversary celebratory album, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, this track perfectly illustrates the band’s half-century legacy. Dropping September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records, this tight and powerful release delivers a vital blow that proves ACCEPT are as relevant as ever. Featuring 19 timeless songs and no fewer than 50 legendary guest artists, the album culminates in an unforgettable moment as the Metal God himself joins the band on the iconic anthem “Balls to the Wall.” The all-star metal supergroup they gathered is another powerful look into the album celebrating both the band’s extraordinary 50-year legacy and the heavy metal genre they helped shape itself.
Wolf Hoffmann about “Balls to the Wall”:
“Rob is the Metal God. I don’t need to say any more about him. Once we knew that he would do it, it was an obvious choice to give him ‘Balls to the Wall’ because it’s the best fit imaginable! I played all the rhythm guitars. Matthias Jabs from Scorpions played the solo, which is very cool and a huge honour, and it’s Rex Brown on bass and Jason Bowld on drums. So that’s a really cool package.”
Watch the Static Video for “Balls to the Wall” HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV3lMI1_KBY
German heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power, bringing together the scene’s A-list musicians for a landmark release. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 stands as a definitive statement of the band’s legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records, the album delivers some of the most iconic songs ever written in heavy music.
Led by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, the longtime architect of ACCEPT’s sound, the band is joined by a staggering 50 guests across 19 reimagined versions of their biggest tracks. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 is ACCEPT’s most ambitious and star-studded release to date, reaching far beyond the borders of their country of origin. Featuring the biggest names in heavy music paying tribute to the German icons, the record cements the band’s standing on the global stage. This is more than an album; it is a manifesto of metal! Pre-orders are now available in various exclusive formats.
Wolf Hoffmann about Teutonic Titans 1976-2026:
“There is no better way to celebrate this 50-year anniversary than to have our musical peers, friends, and inspirations come together with us to record these classic ACCEPT songs, which I am honored and proud to share with the World. I hope everyone enjoys this very special record as much as we all enjoyed making it.”
Get Your Copy Of Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 NOW: https://napalmrecords.com/deutsch/accept
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 the track “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), while the reimagined “Love Child” is elevated by Billy Corgan and David Ellefson (from Balls to the Wall, 1983). Other guest stars on ACCEPT’s extraordinary release include Sebastian Bach, Gary Holt, Phil Demmel, Chuck Billy, Joe Lynn Turner, Jeff Scott Soto, John Bush, Frank Bello, John Norum, and Bumblefoot. The album also features 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.
Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 track listing:
1. Fast as a Shark
2. Balls to the Wall
3. Aiming High
4. Run If You Can
5. Hellhammer
6. Metal Heart
7. Losers and Winners
8. Save Us
9. Up to the Limit
10. Wrong Is Right
11. Starlight
12. Fight It Back
13. Love Child
14. Breaker
15. Demon’s Night
16. T.V. War
17. London Leatherboys
18. Monsterman
19. Restless and Wild
Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 will be available in the following formats:
- 2-LP Gatefold Liquid Edition, incl. LP-sized Booklet, Certificate of Authenticity (numbered, Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
- 2-LP Gatefold White Label Edition, incl. LP-sized Booklet, Covercard (numbered), Certificate of Authenticity (numbered, dated, Napalm Mailorder exclusive) – SOLD OUT!
- 2-CD Deluxe Box in Metal Box, incl. Flag, Sweatband, Lanyard, Backstage Pass (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
- 2-CD Earbook, incl. 48-page Booklet (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
- 2-LP Splattered Black Smoke/Black White, incl. LP-sized Booklet (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
- 2-LP Gatefold Solid Silver
- 2-LP Gatefold Black
- 2-CD Digisleeve
- Digital Album
ACCEPT Live 2026
Festivals
10.07.26 DE - Nideggen / Tollrock Festival
12.07.26 DE - Herten / Zeche Ewald
25.07.26 TR - Istanbul / Maximum Uniq Open Air
27.07.26 BG - Sofia / National Palace of Culture
29.07.26 RO - Ghimbav-Brasov / Rockstad Extreme Fest
07.08.26 FI - Helsinki / Hellsinki Metalfest
29.08.26 UK - Newark / Stonedead Festival
Guests: TAILGUNNER
27.08.26 UK - Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill
28.08.26 UK - London / Indigo at The O2
Guests: DYNAZTY & TAILGUNNER
19.11.26 DE - Leipzig / Haus Auensee
20.11.26 DE - Lingen / Emsland Arena
21.11.26 DE - Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
22.11.26 FR - Paris / L’Olympia
24.11.26 DE - Balingen / Volksbankmesse
25.11.26 FR - Lyon / Transbordeur
27.11.26 ES - Valencia / Auditorio
28.11.26 ES - Madrid / La Cubierta
29.11.26 FR - Toulouse / Le Bikini
01.12.26 CH - Zurich / Komplex 457
02.12.26 IT - Milano / Alcatraz
04.12.26 AT - Vienna / Gasometer
05.12.26 CZ - Zlin / Sports Hall Datart
06.12.26 HU - Budapest / Barba Negra
08.12.26 DE - Berlin / Uber Eats Music Hall
09.12.26 PL - Gliwice / Arena Gliwice
11.12.26 DE - Hamburg / Inselpark Arena
12.12.26 DE - Offenbach / Stadthalle
13.12.26 BE - Brussels / AB
15.12.26 DE - Herford / Kulturwerk
16.12.26 NL - Tilburg / O13
18.12.26 DE - Neu-Ulm / Ratiopharm Arena
19.12.26 DE - Geiselwind / Eventhall
20.12.26 DE - Munich / Zenith
ACCEPT are:
Wolf Hoffmann – Guitar
Mark Tornillo – Vocals
Philip Shouse – Guitar
Christopher Williams – Drums
Martin Motnik – Bass
ACCEPT online:
https://www.acceptworldwide.com
Quelle: NAPALM RECORDS