Published: April 28, 2026
The band celebrates 50 years of heavy metal with a guest-driven album via Napalm Records
ACCEPT have announced “Teutonic Titans 1976–2026,” a new album celebrating 50 years of the band’s history, scheduled for release on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records.
The release revisits key moments from the band’s catalog through reimagined versions of classic tracks, featuring contributions from a wide range of artists across the heavy metal scene.
“Teutonic Titans 1976–2026” reflects five decades of activity, covering material from the band’s early period through albums such as “I’m a Rebel” (1980) and “Eat the Heat” (1989).
Led by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, the album presents a retrospective approach built around reinterpretations rather than new compositions.
The album features approximately 50 guest musicians, including:
Rob Halford
Kirk Hammett
Phil Anselmo
Tobias Forge
Billy Corgan
David Ellefson
K. K. Downing
Hansi Kürsch
Chris Jericho
Jeff Loomis
Each track incorporates a different lineup of performers, creating distinct interpretations across the album.
TRACKLIST — “TEUTONIC TITANS 1976–2026”
Fast as a Shark
Balls to the Wall
Aiming High
Run If You Can
Hellhammer
Metal Heart
Losers and Winners
Save Us
Up to the Limit
Wrong Is Right
Starlight
Fight It Back
Love Child
Breaker
Demon’s Night
T.V. War
London Leatherboys
Monsterman
Restless and Wild
The album also includes a re-recorded version of “Hellhammer”, performed by the band’s current lineup.
The structure of the album follows a chronological perspective, revisiting songs from different periods while introducing new arrangements through external collaborations.
This approach positions the release as a retrospective project centered on reinterpretation and legacy.
“Teutonic Titans 1976–2026” will be available in multiple formats, including:
2-LP Gatefold Liquid Edition with booklet and certificate (numbered)
2-LP Gatefold White Label Edition with collector packaging
2-CD Deluxe Metal Box including flag, lanyard and backstage pass
2-CD Earbook with 48-page booklet
2-LP Splatter Edition
Standard Vinyl and CD editions
Digital Album
As part of their ongoing 50th anniversary activity, ACCEPT will perform across Europe throughout 2026, including festival appearances and headline shows with different support lineups.
The band is scheduled to appear at major festivals such as Karmøygeddon Metal Festival in Norway, Metalfest in the Czech Republic, Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium, and Hellfest in France, alongside additional appearances in Spain, Germany, Turkey, Romania, Finland, and the United Kingdom.
The confirmed festival routing includes:
May 1 — Kopervik, NO — Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
June 5 — Pilsen, CZ — Metalfest
June 18 — Dessel, BE — Graspop Metal Meeting
June 19 — Clisson, FR — Hellfest
July 4 — Barcelona, ES — Rock Fest
July 10 — Nideggen, DE — Tollrock Festival
July 12 — Herten, DE — Zeche Ewald
July 25 — Istanbul, TR — Maximum Uniq Open Air
July 27 — Sofia, BG — National Palace of Culture
July 29 — Ghimbav-Braov, RO — Rockstad Extreme Fest
August 7 — Helsinki, FI — Hellsinki Metalfest
August 29 — Newark, UK — Stonedead Festival
Later in the year, ACCEPT will perform additional shows in the United Kingdom with TAILGUNNER, including appearances at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton and Indigo at The O2 in London.
The band will then embark on a more extensive European run with DYNAZTY and TAILGUNNER, covering multiple countries through November and December, with confirmed stops in Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and additional cities.
ACCEPT have remained active across multiple decades, with their sound shaped primarily by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and evolving through different lineups, including current vocalist Mark Tornillo.
LINEUP
Wolf Hoffmann — Guitar
Mark Tornillo — Vocals
Philip Shouse — Guitar
Christopher Williams — Drums
Martin Motnik — Bass
With “Teutonic Titans 1976–2026,” ACCEPT revisit their catalog through a collaborative format, marking 50 years of activity with reinterpretations shaped by multiple generations of heavy metal artists.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
PHOTO CREDIT: ROBERT JOHN
