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Accept Unveils “Teutonic Titans 1976-2026” to Mark 50-Year Legacy
4/29/2026, 10:52:26 PM
Album Launch: Core Details and Release Plan
German heavy-metal veterans Accept announced Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, re-recording 19 songs with a distinct lineup per track. It releases on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records and features 50 guest musicians. The album will appear in several 2-LP editions (liquid, white-label, splatter, silver, black) and two 2-CD editions, including a deluxe metal-box with flag, sweatband, lanyard and backstage pass.
Background & Context: Five Decades of Accept
The album’s title references the span 1976-2026, the period during which Accept has been active. The band is described as a foundational and deeply beloved heavy-metal act. The release is framed as a chronological celebration, with the tracklist mirroring the band’s evolution from early-career material to later classics.
Guest Artists and Unique Lineups
The album features 50 guest performers from metal. Highlights include Phil Anselmo (Pantera) and Kirk Hammett (Metallica) on “Fast As a Shark” with Mikkey Dee (Motörhead, Scorpions, King Diamond); Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) and David Ellefson (Megadeth) on “Love Child”; Tobias Forge (Ghost) with Ray Luzier (Korn) on “Save Us”; and Rob Halford (Judas Priest) with Matthias Jabs (Scorpions) on “Balls to the Wall.” K. K. Downing, Bobby Blitz, Hansi Kürsch, Chris Jericho, Ralf Scheepers, Billy Sheehan, Ola Englund and Jeff Loomis also appear. Accept’s current lineup—Wolf Hoffmann (guitar), Martin Motnik (bass), Philip Shouse (guitar), Christopher Williams (drums) and Jason McMaster (vocals)—re-records “Hellhammer.”
Editions and Physical Formats (Data & Statistics)
Seven editions are planned: five 2-LP variants (liquid, white-label, splatter, silver, black) and two 2-CD versions (deluxe metal-box and standard). The record features 50 guests on 19 tracks. Pre-orders are open via Napalm Records’ mail-order portal. The tracklist follows Accept’s discography, opening with “Fast As a Shark” and closing with “Restless and Wild.”
Official Statements & Responses
In a note, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann said there is no better way to honor the 50-year milestone than to collaborate with peers, friends and inspirations on Accept songs. He expressed pride in sharing the record worldwide and hoped listeners would enjoy it as much as the participants enjoyed creating it.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All three sources agree on the release date (September 4, 2026), the number of re-recorded songs (19), and the count of guest musicians (50). No discrepancies were identified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I hope everyone enjoys this very special record as much as we all enjoyed making it.” — Wolf Hoffmann, guitarist, Accept
What’s Next
The album arrives on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records, with pre-order shipments slated for release week. Promotional videos, including Tobias Forge’s performance on “Save Us,” have been released ahead of the launch.
