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WOLF HOFFMANN Says 'It's Sad' No Former ACCEPT Members 'Wanted To Have Anything To Do With' 50th-Anniversary Album

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT confirmed that several former ACCEPT members, including singer Udo Dirkschneider, were offered an opportunity to contribute to th...

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WOLF HOFFMANN: The 'Time Hasn't Come Yet' To Begin Working On All-New ACCEPT Studio Album

In a new interview with Anfetamina Y Rock, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT, who recently released their 50th-anniversary album "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026", spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's latest collection of all-new material, 2024's "Humanoid". H...

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U.D.O. Announces 20th Studio Album 'Voodoo Ranger', Releases 'I'll Die Trying' Music Video

2027 marks a unique triple anniversary for Udo Dirkschneider and U.D.O.: Udo turns 75, U.D.O. celebrates 40 years as a band, and "Voodoo Ranger" marks the release of the German heavy metal institution's 20th studio album. This very special record release will be celebrated on January 8, 2027 via pow...

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Watch: DORO PESCH Joins UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER On Stage In Wuppertal, Germany For JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT Classics

German metal queen Doro Pesch joined DIRKSCHNEIDER, the band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, on stage on September 10 at Historische Stadthalle in Wuppertal, Germany to perform two songs: a cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "Breaking The Wall" and ACCEPT's "Winter Dreams". Fan-filmed video...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN On A.I.-Generated Music And Artwork: 'The Quality Is Just Overwhelming'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about artificial intelligence and its growing use in the music creation process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's scary, man. I think it's a necessary development, because we all k...

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Teutonic Titans 1976-2026

"Teutonic Titans 1976-2026" is a fairly novel idea from ACCEPT. They've rounded up 19 songs from their storied career (no "Midnight Mover"?) re-recorded them and brought along over a dozen guest performers. A long glance at the list of musicians and it's easy to reckon that this may be the most star...

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WOLF HOFFMANN On Plans For ACCEPT's Next Studio Album: 'It's Gonna Happen Sooner Than Later'

In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann revealed that there are tentative plans for him and his bandmates to return to "the studio to make a new studio album next year or whenever possible. We will be," he said. "I don't wanna promise anything on...

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ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO On Importance Of Warming Up Before A Show: 'If I Just Go Out There All Guns Blazing Without Doing Any Vocal Exercises,' I'm 'Not Gonna Last'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Mark Tornillo was asked if it was difficult to become an active musician again — after not touring and recording for several years — in 2009 when he was asked by ACCEPT to join the band as the replacement for Udo Dirkschneider. He responded (as transcribe...

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Stories From The Verdant Vale

Simplifying matters here: MOB RULES's "Stories From The Verdant Vale" features five songs left over from last year's "Rise Of The Ruler" studio offering and another five cuts swiped from the band's 2014 "Timekeeper" 20th anniversary boxset. It's technically not a new studio album. Instead, it's an E...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Says ACCEPT Was In Existence For Nearly Eight Years Before WOLF HOFFMANN Joined The Band

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider reflected on the band's early days, particularly the years before classic-era members Wolf Hoffmann (guitar) and Peter Baltes (bass) joined the legendary German heavy metal group. He said (as transcribed...

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ACCEPT Shares New Recording Of 'Save Us' Featuring TOBIAS FORGE, FRANK BELLO And RAY LUZIER

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power by 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 Septembe...

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Ex-ACCEPT Bassist PETER BALTES Hospitalized In Germany After Suffering Three Rib Fractures In 'Serious Fall' From Stage (Video)

Former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes has been hospitalized after suffering "three rib fractures" due to a "serious fall" from the stage during DIRKSCHNEIDER's July 25 concert at Pyraser Classic Rock Night at Pyraser Landbrauerei, a brewery in the Thalmässing district of Pyras, Germany. Earlier today (...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'We Released Some Albums In The '90s That I'm Less Proud Of'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if there are any albums in the band's discography that he feels "didn't get a fair look" or "were maybe a little bit misunderstood". Wolf responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we released some...

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ACCEPT Shares New Recording Of 'Balls To The Wall' Featuring ROB HALFORD, MATTHIAS JABS And REX BROWN

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power by 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 Septembe...

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SVEN DIRKSCHNEIDER On Upcoming U.D.O. Album: 'This Was The First Time That We Wrote Music With' Ex-ACCEPT Bassist PETER BALTES

In a new interview with Dane Campbell of the Drum For The Song podcast, U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER drummer Sven Dirkschneider — son of legendary frontman Udo Dirkschneider — spoke about the U.D.O. songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Usually we collect ideas from the gui...